The producers of the recent Wendy Williams documentary have come forward to express that they would not have proceeded with the project had they been aware of the full extent of her health issues. This revelation comes in the wake of the public disclosure of Wendy’s dementia diagnosis, which occurred just days before the Lifetime documentary premiered on Saturday. The documentary shed light on the 59-year-old’s personal struggles, including her battle with alcohol abuse and various other health challenges.
Key Takeaway
The producers of the Wendy Williams documentary assert that they were unaware of her dementia diagnosis and would not have proceeded with the project had they been informed beforehand.
Unforeseen Health Crisis
Amid the airing of the documentary, there has been criticism directed at Lifetime and the production company for moving forward with the project. However, the creative team has defended their actions, emphasizing that they were not informed of Wendy’s official medical diagnosis until recently. Producer Mark Ford explained that the original plan was to chronicle Wendy’s journey as she embarked on sobriety and launched a new podcast between August 2022 and April 2023. However, as Wendy’s health deteriorated, the initial narrative was abandoned, prompting concern from the filmmakers.
Defending Their Position
Mark Ford further clarified that had they been aware of Wendy’s dementia diagnosis from the outset, they would not have proceeded with filming. He highlighted that the team only captured what they knew at the time, and the shift in the documentary’s focus was a response to Wendy’s evolving health condition. Despite the controversy surrounding the project, the producers expressed satisfaction with the end result and indicated that they are content with how the documentary unfolded.
