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• Wendy Williams is a television and radio personality. She hosts a radio show, The Wendy Williams Experience, and hosts a television talk show, The Wendy Williams Show which became nationally syndicated on July 13, 2009.

  Williams is considered a "shock jock" because of her extremely outspoken personality, aggressive interview style and public feuds with celebrities, many of whom appear on her shows.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: July 18, 1964 in Ocean Township, New Jersey
  2. Hosts a radio talk show, The Wendy Williams Experience on WBLS 107.5 FM in New York City
  3. Began broadcasting in September, 2001 and is currently syndicated nationwide
  4. Host of The Wendy Williams Show
  5. Began broadcasting on July 14, 2008New York Daily News: Wendy Williams show to start on Fox July 14 (April 21, 2008)
  6. Attended Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts
  7. Earned a Bachelor's degree in Communications with a minor in Journalism
  8. Has published multiple books which appeared on the New York Times' Best Seller ListThe Wendy Williams Experience: Official Site - Wendy's Bio
  9. Husband: Kevin Hunter (since 1999)
  10. Son: Kevin Jr., Williams
  11. Open about her recovery from cocaine addictionNew York Times: Talk Show Is Less Talk, More Alpha-Female Action (July 22, 2008)
  12. Her talent booker, Nicole Spence filed a sexual harassment suit against Williams and her husband in June, 2008
  13. Traded insults on her live TV show with her guest, reality TV star Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth

• Sexual Harassment Charges

  On June 11, 2008, William's talent booker Nicole Spence formally filed sexual harassment charges against Williams and her husband, Kevin Hunter. Spence claims that Hunter repeatedly propositioned her for sex, and that Williams contributed to the hostile environment. Both Williams and Hunter deny all allegations.Seattle Times: Harassment suit against radio host Wendy Williams (June 12, 2008)

• Omarosa Tussle

  Omarosa, former contestant on the reality TV series The Apprentice, appeared on Williams' TV talk show. While broadcasting live, Williams fought with Omarosa. The two traded insults during the latter portion of the interview.New York Times: Talk Show Is Less Talk, More Alpha-Female Action (July 22, 2008)

• Short Suspension over "F" word

  In late-April 2009, Williams had an on-air discussion with her husband and co-host Charlamagne, in which Williams used the "f-word." It was reported that Williams was suspended from WBLS for a short-time. Her replacement for the time being was Jeff Foxx, who said she would "be back soon."NY Daily News: Wendy Being Wendy (April 28, 2009)

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