Wendy Williams, weeks after being deemed “permanently incapacitated,” attends a special event for her son.

Wendy Williams, the 60-year-old former talk show host, made a rare public appearance on December 19, 2024, to attend her son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s college graduation from Florida International University (FIU) in Miami. Kevin, 24, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from FIU’s Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs.

During the ceremony, Wendy was visibly emotional, shedding tears as she watched her son receive his diploma. She arrived at the event in a red electric wheelchair, dressed in a sparkly dress paired with Chanel shoes, and accessorized with a Louis Vuitton bag and a large “W” necklace. She was accompanied by her father, Thomas Williams Sr., 93, and her sister, Wanda Finnie.

This appearance comes amid Wendy’s ongoing health challenges. In May 2023, she was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, conditions that have significantly impacted her cognitive abilities. In November 2024, her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, described Wendy as “cognitively impaired, permanently disabled and legally incapacitated.”

Despite these challenges, Wendy’s presence at her son’s graduation highlights the strong bond she shares with Kevin. Kevin had previously taken time off from his studies in 2021 and 2022 to care for his mother during her health struggles.

Wendy’s attendance at the graduation was a poignant moment, reflecting her dedication as a mother and her determination to support her son despite her health issues.