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What is Wendy Williams' net worth?

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Olivia Shea

Published Sep 27, 2026

WENDY Williams' eponymous talk show introduced her to millions of viewers.

Before the end of her self-titled program, the Emmy Award nominee raked in millions.

Wendy Williams' earnings are attributed to her now-defunct talk show and several books

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Wendy Williams' earnings are attributed to her now-defunct talk show and several booksCredit: Getty

What is Wendy Williams' net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Wendy Williams' fortune is estimated to be $20 million.

Wendy's net worth is credited to her daytime talk show, stand-up comedy performances, acting career, and published works.

The Wendy Williams Show debuted its first episode on July 14, 2008.

The series was renewed for an additional 12 seasons and was nominated for 13 Daytime Emmy Awards.

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While discussing the success of her show, she told The New York Times: "The responsibility that I ultimately feel to the audience is to entertain, maybe enlighten, and help you take your mind off messy things.

"We all have things that are messy going on in our life, that we would rather forget for a moment.

"I do, you do, we all do...and truthfully, being out in front of the people for those six weeks was just, ah, my God, such a Calgon bath...

"...And then, I’d go back home and deal with the mess, and that’s what I want people to do."

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Despite her previous earnings, Wendy has admitted to facing financial turmoil that stems back from her last few seasons on TV.

In her Lifetime documentary titled Where is Wendy Williams? she tells viewers: "I have no money...

"...And let me tell you something, if it happens to me, it can happen to you."

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What was Wendy's talk show salary?

From The Wendy Williams Show, the host earned an annual $10 million.

The estimated yearly amount equals to $55,000 per episode.

After 13 seasons, The Wendy Williams Show was canceled

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After 13 seasons, The Wendy Williams Show was canceledCredit: Getty Images - Getty

When did Wendy's show end?

On June 17, 2022, The Wendy Williams Show aired its last episode.

However, she was not present for the program's conclusion.

Instead, she was replaced by Sherri Shepherd for the finale.

Regarding her show's cancellation, Wendy confessed to the New York Post: "I sat in my apartment and I watched it. And [I was] like, 'Eek!'

"There was nothing I liked about the [the final episode of] Wendy Williams Show.

"Debmar-Mercury, in my opinion, should have done it with [me], not these other people on The Wendy Williams Show. Except for Fat Joe.

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"Maybe I’ll go back on TV. Perhaps, I don’t know.

"I’ve got so much money, I can do anything I want or nothing at all."