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Wendy Williams has finally resurfaced after more than a year out of the public eye, according to new photos.
The former talk show host was recently seen at Bolingo Balance, a holistic wellness store in Newark, New Jersey, according to Page Six. The outlet posted photos of Williams’ rare outing on Monday, August 26,
This sighting comes amidst Williams’ ongoing health struggles and her long absence from the spotlight. Accompanied by her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., the 60-year-old appeared “sharp, upbeat and aware” during her visit, according to a store employee who spoke to the outlet.
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During her time at the shop, Williams reportedly sat down with store owner Victor Bowman to discuss various holistic health products. He noted how Williams’ was “engaging but wasn’t as familiar with what we do here, so her son was more explaining things.”
Bowman revealed to the outlet that he provided Williams with several herbal supplements, including iron-rich herbs such as sarsaparilla and capsules said to enhance hormonal balance and mental well-being. “She talked about circulation improvement but didn’t want to get into too much detail on their first meeting and plans to come back in the near future,” he stated.
A photo of Williams’ visit was posted on Monday, August 19 to Bowman’s Facebook, showing the two smiling together while the former Wendy Williams Show host held colored roses and a large green shopping bag, with comments from fans flooding the post. “Wendy look good,” said one fan, while another chimed in, saying, “I’m so glad to see her looking healthy and in your store.”
The appearance is significant given Williams’ long history of health issues, including a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and ongoing battles with Graves’ disease and lymphedema. Williams’ last public sighting was in March 2023, when she was photographed in New York City.