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Wendy Show Remix: Shout Out to All the Moms

Friday May 7th, 2010


Wendy’s Mom joined her as co-host for a very special Mother’s Day show.

NeNe Leakes gave good talk and Victoria Rowell looked all kind of sexy.

Doris Roberts still fools around and Pam Grier is still looking for a real man.

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78 Comments

  1. Dear Ms. Williams: I wrote a blog about your Mother’s Day show and felt the need to share with you.

    I occasionally tune in to the Wendy Williams show during week nights. OK, so it’s not Nightline or C-Span programming (yes, I watch C-Span..), but sometimes, I need a little “fluff” TV before drifting off to sleep.

    Last night, Wendy let me down in a big way.

    Last night’s episode was a Mother’s Day special and she had her mother co-host with her. Her mom seems like a really cool lady…very down-to-earth and hip (she’s in her 70s). Wendy and her mother got on the topic of marriage, and Wendy said something to the effect of, “I don’t know why people should bother getting married if they don’t want to have children. Just live together.”

    Really? I wanted to yell at my television set!

    Now, I don’t want readers to get the wrong idea about me. I like kids, enjoy the company of my nieces and younger cousins, and and I don’t begrudge people the right to have children; however, having them isn’t for everyone, including married couples.

    My husband and I got married because we love each other and enjoy the companionship.

    Couples don’t have children for various reasons including:

    Choosing NOT to have children.
    Careers.
    Perhaps couples are unable to conceive.
    Couples have the foresight to realize they don’t have the patience to have children AND RAISE THEM.
    Medical conditions.
    Financial issues.
    Concerns about overpopulation.

    I could go on and on.

    What I found fascinating was Ms. Williams’ mother was far more progressive in her thinking, and she’s at least 30 years older. Perhaps it’s because Ms. Williams’ mother has witnessed first-hand the struggles of women in the workplace, in the home and in their fight to gain reproductive freedom (2010 is the 50th anniversary of the birth control pill).

    I respect the choice of women who chose to have children. I just expect the same respect back.

    In that vein, as a married woman with no children (by choice), I wish Ms. Williams and all mothers, a Happy Mothers Day…especially my own mom (who respects my husband’s and my decision to remain childless by choice.).

    Love you, Mom!

  2. Hi Wendy, I also have a comment on your statement about the only reason for getting married is to have kids.

    My husband and I have been married for almost 23 years, we were not blessed with children. I found out I had cervical cancer during a failed twin pregnancy..my first and only preganacy as I had to have an immediate radical hysterectomy to remove the cancer. So in your opinion, we got married for no reason and should never have married? I’m not sure if you realize how hurtful your comment is to those who have lived the pain of not being able to have children.

    Seems to me you totally missed what marriage is…it’s a commitment by two people who vow to love and honor each other no matter what. Marriage is not about having children and you don’t have to get married to have children. There are thousands of people who have children out of wedlock – are you aware of the teen pregnancy problems in this country? It’s an undisputable fact that you don’t have to be married to have kids. In fact, in this day and age you don’t even need a partner. Single people can adopt, women can go to a sperm bank, men can hire someone to have their child (eg. Michael Jackson).
    You can’t buy the love and support of someone that will commit to standing by you for the rest of your life.

    Also, there are many legal reasons for marriage as another viewer commented on. Friends of ours were living together after each had failed prior marriages. They bought a house together and the man suddenly died shortly after – he did not have a will. With no marriage license, the woman had no rights to his life insurance, 401K, or anything he owned. The house was in both their names so the only thing she was left with was the mortgage. On top of that, she was told she had to pay inheritance tax on his half of the full value of the home, not just his share of the equity in the home.

    Sorry Wendy, but you missed the whole meaning and purpose of marriage.

  3. I enjoyed your mom so much, makes me wish mine were still here to have fun with you guys were alright. Guess what, I am writing to you on Mother’s Day and my son and his wife just surprised us with tickets to see Miss Patti Labelle herself at the Gibson Amphitheater at Universal Studios, Hollywood. What a shock, I’ll write to you and tell you about the time we had with the One and Only Definition of the “New Attitude”!

  4. Hi Wendy:

    NEWS ALERT!!!!!!!!! YOU GET MARRIED BECAUSE YOU ARE IN LOVE!!! KIDS FOR MANY WOULD COME AFTER THAT.

    Just wanted to say “thank you” for upsetting me on Mother’s Day! I Tivoed the show and watched it Sunday morning with my hubby. Needless to say I was almost in tears after your comment! I really want to know if you are SERIOUS about the comment you made about “getting married to have children, and if you couldn’t have kids you would have seperated from your husband”! If you really feel this way – you are so out of touch with people and how life sometimes ends up – forwhat ever reason.

    First of all I would like to say that I truly believe it would be very difficult to find a loving, supportive husband like mine. We were married after only 30 days and this month will be our 11 year anniversary. After years of trying and spending over $30,000 (which is more than alot of money to us) we have been unsucessful in having any children. Did I know this was going to happen before we married…NO! For you to make women all over this country that is having difficultty conceiving children is ASHAME! Your mothers response was right on point.

    I need to end this letter because I am crying again and I really like you but I am about to say something SO LOW that I might regret it. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but comments such as the one you made should have a little more thought behind them. Women go through so much already and for you to publicly say this was really insensitive.

  5. Hello Wendy

    I absolutely love your show…but telling the world the things your parents have said or done to you as a child was really weird to watch. That really should have been something discussed in private so you and your parents could resolve the past and build from there.

  6. How you doin Wendy:

    It was sad to hear you only think that marriage is only good for having children. Just as no one should get married for the sake of children, no one should judge a married couple if they don’t have children. If they love eachother and are compatible as your mommy said that is what counts. Although no one would deny that children enrich a marriage (as you very well know), we should never forget that children don’t make a marriage.

  7. Hi Wendy,

    I really like you and your show. The comment that you made about people calling their mothers by their name was an insult to me, and I am sure many people who call their mothers by their first name. I do not know why my mother didn’t make me call her “Mom”, or “Mama”, but I didn’t refuse to address her that way, and slap her, and say, “Hell no. I call you what I want”. Don’t assume. You should know better than that. Still like your sho. How you doin’?

  8. Wendy,I just spent a wonderful hour with you and your Mommy!!! I laughed and I cried and sometimes both at the same time….what a wonderful gift you gave to all of us moms out here! The tribute you paid to your Mommy and the homage she gave to you were so beautiful! Best gift a mother can have from a daughter is the gift of how you love and respect her~and you learned her lessons very well! I wouldn’t miss your show~I DVR it as I am watching it as we get it at midnight;and in case I fall asleep I want to see and hear all in the morning. Not only are you “my friend in my head”~ you are my friend in my heart.
    How u doin? I hope you always do well and have continued success with the show and enjoy your wonderful family!
    God bless You always-all ways!!
    Sharon

  9. Wendy, I love ur show…but I have to say this. I was shocked when u (someone whos had miscarriages) would say that u should only get married to have kids. Thats so cruel. Im only 24 and lost one recently. My heart when out to all those women who want babies. Its not right to say dont get married. U were blessed with one (which by the way …..u cant stop talking about)…….try to be more sensitive..U should remember how u felt before.

  10. Hi Wendy, Love your show. It comes on here at 12 noon and then repeats at 11p. My granddaughter (10 months) and I usually watch together. You and your mother were great together; you should have her on more often. Happy Mother’s Day to the two of you.

    How you doin’

  11. Hi Wendy….I enjoyed watching you and your mother on Friday. You have made comments about how much your mother talks. I know the comments were just in fun and that you didn’t mean them disrespectfully because I can see how much you truly love your “Mommy”. I can’t help but think of my own mother when you say that because she is now unable to talk, or when she does, it’s just babble. You see, my 90 year old mother is suffering from Alzheimer’s and pretty much just sleeps all day. I would give anything to hear her call my name or just to say “hello”. So, you let “Mommy” talk all she wants. You never know how long she will be able to. By the way, she is one sharp-looking little cookie. She seems like so much fun to have around.

  12. How u doin Wendy? First of all love love love the show. On Friday you made a comment about the only reason for getting married is to have kids. Heeellllllooooo what about L O V E Wendy? First thing is first you should not marry someone unless you absolutely love that person. Secondly, yes I know children are beautiful blessings from God, but they are not for everyone. Especially if you cannot afford to take care of them. My husband and I have been married for 5 1/2 years and do not have or want any children. We got married simply because we love each other. I applaud and have a great respect for those who have children, but I’m sorry some of us were just not meant to raise children. I didn’t post this because your comment offended/upset/hurt me (cuz it didn’t) i simply wanted to make you aware that there are people out there who marry just for the LOVE. After all you are my big sis… in my head that is…. lol
    Keep doing what u doin and have a wonderful Mother’s Day

    XOXO
    Autumn

  13. Wendy,Wendy, I just Love,Love,Love your Mommy… She is the bomb!!!!!!!!! How u Doin?? SHE NEEDS TO BE ON MORE,SHE IS THE BEST ,SHE GOT WHAT IT TAKES AND YOU AND HER ,WELL,what can I say but great. You are no doubt the Wendy Williams Show,but with mom on board,You become more then just the show,the power and grace,not to mention the comedy.Your Mother’s smile sends joy out to the world and if I am wrong I will die wrong.My Mom is 85 and not a well woman,me myself is a 3 year breast cancer survior,and I am the caregiver for my mom and just to see you and your mom like that it’s a blessing and it gave me more joy then waking up in the morning. I just loved the show and I’m willing to bet it was one of your highest ratings yet,your mom is sooooo coool and sooo with it she makes me smile,I love you all God Bless

  14. Hi Wendy,

    Love the show Friday. That button on that dress was screaming for dear life!!!LOL

  15. Hi Wendy,

    I love your show and DVR it whenever I can’t catch it live. On Friday, you mentioned that you did not think people who didn’t want or have children should be married. Although I am not a fan of marriage (I’m divorced after a five year marriage) and never, ever wanted children, I recognize there will be a need later in life that a spouse is necessary. Unless you have made a living will, in many states your partner in life may not have rights to visit you in a hospital, make decisions on your behalf or carry out your wishes. Also, when your partner passes, you have no claims to their benefits, such as pension or social security. These may not be overwhelming reasons to marry, but as I get older (I’m actually just 47 now), these are the things I need to worry about.

    I am not deeply well versed in the Gay Marriage issues, but I do believe this is a huge part of the gay population fighting for the right to marry. Partners cannot make decisions for loved ones because they are not family. Many states won’t even allow partners to be covered under health insurance benefits. Unfortunately, until laws are changed in this country, marriage seems to be the only way to secure partners from having others make decisions on their behalf in the event of a sudden life altering situation.

    Love,
    Carmen

  16. Hey Wendy! First off how u doin?. 2nd. I have been a fan every since u were on radio and now I have my whole house watching u! me and watch u on my local channel of 26 and then on BET at nite at 10:OOp.m. Wendy iam so sorry on the passing of your grandmother I kno that feeling all to well. Your mom say u are a ray of sunshine I belive u are ray of sunshine for everyone u come in contact with and for people who watch your show. Your mother day show was one of my favorite shows and my other favorire show w/s the one u had Boyz 2 Men on. In closing keep up the great work!.

  17. Ms Hunter you and your mother both looked beautiful on the show your mother was dressed so colorful and lovely and your father is quite the handsome man wendy you have quite the most beautiful family inward and outward and im sure all the viewers can tell

  18. how u doin wendy. i love your show, i pretty much watch it everyday @ 10am. i hope i can get tickets one day to come and see you in person, not in the winter though because i know it gets real cold and im from florida so…you know what im trying to say. i watched your mothers day show i thought it was great, your mom is too cute…love ya wendy

    monique

  19. Wendy… Lloyd is a big big fan of yours .. im writting this for him , He says he Loves Your shows, he watch you on channel 9 @10PM in NYC!!!! I listen to you on the raido WBLS 107.5 in NYC!!!! Lloyd lives in brooklyn. I live in kearny NJ Just outside of newark, CCan your show call Lloyd up for me? He badly wants to go on your Show!!!!! Lloyd can dance up a storm hes a big man and has a master plan ,,, His dream….. to be on Wendys show!!!!! Your hair fills the moon light…Your eyes twnikle like the stars in the heavens yes Ms. Williams>>>>Lloyd is a big….big …biggggg….FAN !!!!!! thank you Jman USAman!!!!!!!

  20. Hello,
    Wendy I love your show but you really upset me on your mother’s day show when you said you shouldn’t get married if you don’t want to have a child, well I’m a 35 year woman who have been unable to have a child, that don’t mean I don’t want to marry the man I love and be with him for the rest of my life, what alot of women with kids don’t understand that it is alot of engaged or married women out there that is just unable to have kids. Before you say something so ugly walk a mile in our shoes.

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