Honestly, if you’ve followed the "Queen of Media" for the last twenty years, you know her life was always a bit of an open book. But the chapter involving Wendy Williams and Kevin Hunter? That one wasn't just a book; it was a high-stakes, multi-decade drama that ended in a way nobody—least of all Wendy—saw coming.
For years, Kevin was the shadow behind the purple chair. He was the executive producer who helped build an empire, the husband who supposedly had her back, and the man who, according to Wendy’s own later admissions, was "serial cheating" almost from the jump. Fast forward to 2026, and the fallout isn't just about a messy divorce anymore. It’s about a complex web of legal battles, a controversial guardianship, and a family trying to pick up the pieces while the world watches.
The Breaking Point and the "Double Life"
The world really shifted for Wendy in 2019. We all remember the headlines. Reports surfaced that Kevin Hunter had fathered a child with another woman, Sharina Hudson. For a woman who made a career out of "Hot Topics," Wendy became the hottest topic of all.
Basically, she had been keeping it together for the sake of the show and their son, Kevin Jr. She later told Business Insider that she was actually planning her exit for nearly two decades. Think about that. Twenty years of smiling for the camera while knowing your partner is living a literal double life. It’s heavy.
When the divorce was finalized in 2020, people thought that was the end. It wasn't. It was just the prologue to a much darker story involving Wendy’s health and Kevin’s fight for what he claims is his fair share of the "Wendy" fortune.
The $250 Million Legal Storm
As of late 2025, the legal drama between these two has hit a fever pitch. Kevin Hunter filed a massive $250 million lawsuit against Wendy’s court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, and even the judge overseeing her case. He claimed Wendy was being "exploited" and kept in "fraudulent bondage" in her assisted living facility.
He didn't just stop there. He went after the production company, Debmar-Mercury, claiming wrongful termination because he was fired based on his "marital status" to Wendy.
Here’s where it gets weird: Wendy herself called into TMZ Live to say she had no idea Kevin was filing these suits in her name. She called him a "money-grubber" and made it very clear she wanted him nowhere near her legal affairs. Eventually, a New York District Court judge, Margaret M. Garnett, tossed out Kevin’s bid to take over the guardianship in October 2025.
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The judge basically told him he couldn't act as her "next friend" or legal representative. If he wanted to sue, he had to do it on his own behalf, not hers.
The Alimony War
- The Overpayment Claim: Wendy’s guardian actually sued Kevin back, demanding he return over $112,000 in alimony that was allegedly paid by mistake via autopay after Wendy’s income dropped.
- The Countersuit: Kevin argued he was owed 23 months of back payments.
- The Outcome: Because Wendy’s income fell below a certain threshold once the show ended, the alimony agreement technically "terminated." This left Kevin in a position where he had to sell his Florida home in 2023.
Where the Son, Kevin Jr., Fits In
The most heartbreaking part of the Wendy Williams and Kevin Hunter saga is their son. Kevin Jr. has been the one caught in the middle. In the 2024 Lifetime documentary Where is Wendy Williams?, we saw a young man trying to navigate his mother’s diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia.
There was a lot of tension there, too. Wendy once claimed on a live stream that Kevin Jr. "crossed the line" by using her money without permission. But then, by early 2025, they were spotted together in Miami, sharing a meal and looking like they were finally reconciling.
Kevin Jr. has been vocal about the guardianship, saying "isolation is killing her faster than anything else." It’s a messy, emotional tug-of-war where everyone seems to have a different opinion on what "help" looks like.
What Most People Get Wrong
A lot of fans think Kevin Hunter was just a "villain" who took everything. While his cheating is undeniable, those close to the show—including Wendy’s former DJ—have noted that Kevin was the one who kept the trains running on time. He managed the business with an iron fist, which, for a time, protected Wendy’s brand.
But once the trust was gone, the business collapsed. You can't separate the professional from the personal when you're a husband-and-wife team in Hollywood. When the marriage died, the Wendy Williams Show was effectively on life support.
The Reality of 2026
Today, Wendy remains under a tight guardianship. She has limited access to her funds and her family’s contact is still strictly regulated. Kevin Hunter, meanwhile, continues to fight his legal battles from the sidelines, though his influence over Wendy's life has been legally severed by the courts.
It’s a cautionary tale about fame, health, and the high cost of a broken partnership.
What You Can Learn From This
If you're following this story to understand the complexities of legal guardianships or high-asset divorces, here are some actionable takeaways:
- Review Your Estate Plan: If you have specific wishes about who should (or shouldn't) care for you if you become incapacitated, get it in writing now. Wendy’s lack of a clear, pre-existing directive is why a court-appointed stranger (the guardian) is in charge rather than her family.
- Understand "Threshold" Clauses: In high-net-worth divorces, alimony often depends on the payer's income staying above a certain level. If you're the one receiving support, always have a "Plan B" in case that income stream—like a TV show—suddenly disappears.
- Monitor Joint Accounts: Even in a marriage, financial transparency is vital. Wendy’s claims of "unauthorized withdrawals" by various people in her life highlight why separate accounting and regular audits are necessary, especially when health issues arise.
The situation is still evolving, but for now, the wall between Wendy and Kevin is higher—and more legal—than ever.