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Wendy Williams: The Movie

  • TV Movie
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Ciera Payton in Wendy Williams: The Movie (2021)
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Follows the highs and lows Wendy has experienced throughout the years, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show.Follows the highs and lows Wendy has experienced throughout the years, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show.Follows the highs and lows Wendy has experienced throughout the years, from her scrappy upstart days in urban radio to the success of her own syndicated talk show.

  • Director
    • Darren Grant
  • Writers
    • Leigh Davenport
    • Scarlett Lacey
  • Stars
    • Ciera Payton
    • Madeleine Kelders
    • Kheon Clarke
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    645
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Darren Grant
    • Writers
      • Leigh Davenport
      • Scarlett Lacey
    • Stars
      • Ciera Payton
      • Madeleine Kelders
      • Kheon Clarke
    • 16User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Ciera Payton
    Ciera Payton
    • Wendy Williams
    Madeleine Kelders
    Madeleine Kelders
    • Carol Ford
    Kheon Clarke
    Kheon Clarke
    • Ken Webb
    Sasha Hayden
    Sasha Hayden
    • Sharina Hudson
    Matthew Mandzij
    Matthew Mandzij
    • Vinny Brown
    Heather-Claire Nortey
    Heather-Claire Nortey
    • Nurse Brianna
    Emy Aneke
    • DJ Red Alert
    Jamall Johnson
    Jamall Johnson
    • Eric B
    Liza Huget
    Liza Huget
    • Shirley Williams
    Donny Lucas
    Donny Lucas
    • Tony Grey
    Morocco Omari
    Morocco Omari
    • Kevin Hunter
    Rebecca Davis
    Rebecca Davis
    • HOT 97 Program Director
    Robert Egger
    Robert Egger
    • Doctor
    Rothaford Gray
    Rothaford Gray
    • Thomas Sr. Williams
    Hannah Bos
    Hannah Bos
    • Birthday Girl
    Derek Green
    • Doctor #2
    Devielle Johnson
    Devielle Johnson
    • Jeff Fox
    Mia Golden
    Mia Golden
    • Cathy Hughes
    • Director
      • Darren Grant
    • Writers
      • Leigh Davenport
      • Scarlett Lacey
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    6bluepink

    Well filmed & put together; not ground-breaking, but enjoyable if you're a Wendy fan

    Firstly, I think that Wendy should have made this available on-demand, to international viewers. At this date of writing, the only good quality version is available in the US.

    Anyway, I think it was an interesting movie & I really gained an insight into Wendy's life & everything she's been through. The way it was shown, made it feel real. And the really heavy scenes were done tastefully. The acting was great, particularly the actress who played Wendy. (Bravo to the directors; I think they did a great job!)

    My only minor critique is, I think that the mid to latter portion of the movie overly focused on her relationship with Kelvin. Whereas, I would have *also* liked to see a bit more about Wendy as a person, her hobbies, interests, friends, the intricacies of how the Wendy show was developed over time, perhaps a funny story etc. (all of which I think was glanced over). But then again, maybe what we got was true to reality i.e. Kelvin dominated those past 20 years & there's nothing else worth mentioning.

    Although overall, it's a great movie which is worth watching if you're a Wendy fan.
    2zac-68274

    Cheesy Disastrous Train Wreak From Start To Finish

    Only a brain dead Wendy fan could love this tacky movie with over dramatized amateur acting! Even though it's Wendy Williams I expected Better!
    7cassiebrode

    Good

    I liked this biopic. It's crazy how deep down she was hurting inside but got to tell her story once her husband left.
    10elwell-deb

    Loved this movie so much

    I watch Wendy on YouTube every morning when I work out, and I am so entertained by her show. This movie blew me away. I knew a lot of these things, but to see them play out with such superb emotion really touched me. My life had been turned upside down by infidelity, and to see Wendy's strength and intelligence in handling all of this has inspired me greatly. How you doin', Wendy? You gorgeous girl, you are rocking it. Thank you for sharing your journey.
    1calisparkz2

    Garbage

    Get this spoiled brat off tv never mind making a movie about her!!! You would be better off sitting in front a wall watching paint dry!

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    • Goofs
      In a scene where Wendy and Kevin are having dinner, Kevin's phone rings and he declines the call. There is a shot of the phone while it rings and it is clearly an iPhone (version 5S at the earliest based on the appearance of the home button). The scene would take place around 2003 or 2004 but the first ever iPhone was not released until 2007.
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      Written by Randy 'Badazz' Alpert (as Randy Badazz Alpert)

      Produced by Randy 'Badazz' Alpert (as Randy Badazz Alpert)

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    • Release date
      • January 30, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Wendy Williams: The Hot Topic
    • Filming locations
      • Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada(Filming City)
    • Production companies
      • Front Street Productions
      • Will Packer Media
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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