Executive produced by Wendy Williams, the movie tells the story of her career path from her early days as an urban radio host and how she overcame obstacles both personal and professional to achieve her goal of having her own syndicated talk show. Despite all the naysayers and obstacles Wendy encountered throughout her life, her strength and determination have allowed her to thrive. Ciera Payton plays Wendy Williams, joined by Morocco Omari as Wendy’s ex-husband, Kevin Hunter.
The film is followed by the documentar “Wendy Williams: What a Mess!” in which Ms. Williams gives a raw and emotional interview.
Finally, “Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn’t We Almost Have it All,” a two-hour documentary scheduled for February 6, explores the emotional story of Whitney Houston and her daughter, Bobbi Kristina, and their parallel stories, including the pressures of life in the spotlight and struggles with drugs and alcohol.
The program includes conversations with friends and family for a candid look at the ups and downs of the lives of this famous mother and daughter.
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