This morning during her ‘Hot Topics’ segment, talk show host Wendy Williams burst into tears talking about Whitney Houston’s appearance on “Oprah” yesterday. She told the audience about her own decade-long addiction to cocaine and expressed disappointment that Whitney didn’t ‘own’ her part in her addiction. Now some may argue that Houston was more candid than expected but the recovering addict in Williams wanted Houston to take responsibility. And it clearly upset her that the singer didn’t seem to. And it is unscripted moments like this that makes her a viable force in television (whether you like her or not). There is something very real about Wendy Williams and her show. She took the time to not only explain her background but also to give viewers insight into why she has become the person she is now. How refreshing.
Although she is not as ‘green’ as she was during her six-week sneak peek last year, Williams is far from the poised, polished host we’re used to. Yes, I know that they cry too. But it is the mix of Williams’ candor, vulnerability, and ‘messiness’ (she makes mistakes and sometimes she looks awkward or uncomfortable) that makes her likeable. Maybe that’s why celebrities seem far less afraid of being on her show. She’s getting a better mix of personalities instead of just those from the reality sector.
As she gets more successful, I hope she continues to keep it real. Because there is power in living in truth and simply being yourself.
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