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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 spotted 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, Aug. 26,
This observation comes in the midst of Williams’ ongoing health issues and her long absence from the limelight. Accompanied by his son, Kevin Hunter Jr., the 60-year-old appeared “sharp, upbeat and aware” during his visit, according to a store employee who spoke to the store.
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During her time at the store, 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 explained things more.”
Bowman revealed to the outlet that he provided Williams with several herbal supplements, including iron-rich herbs like sarsaparilla and capsules said to improve hormonal balance and mental well-being. “She talked about circulation improvement but didn’t want to go into too much detail at their first meeting and plans to come back in the near future,” he said.
A picture from William’s visit was posted on Monday, August 19, to Bowman’s Facebookwhich shows 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 looks great,” said one fan, while another chimed in to say: “I’m so happy to see her looking healthy and in your store.”
The appearance is significant given Williams’ long history of health problems, including a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and ongoing battles with Grave’s disease and lymphedema. Williams’ last public sighting was in March 2023, when she was photographed in New York City.