The wait is over, you can finally see this adorable panda cub (CNN) — Wendy Williams is getting divorced. Williams filed the a petition to divorce her husband of more than 20 years, Kevin Hunter, in New Jersey on Thursday morning, according to a friend of the talk show host. A representative for Williams declined to comment. “Wendy and her family have been a part of Debmar-Mercury for over 10 years,” a spokesperson from “The Wendy Williams Show” said to CNN in a statement. “We respect their privacy regarding personal matters. As always, we remain committed to bringing an entertaining and topical show to our viewers.” Williams and Hunter married in 1997 and together they have a 19-year-old son. Hunter serves as Williams’ manager and is also a producer on her show. The news comes after she announced on her show last month that she was living in a sober house. “I have been living in a sober house,” she said through tears. “You know, I’ve had a struggle with cocaine in the past. I never went to a place to get treatment. There are people in your family; it might be you. I want you to know more of the story.” Related: Wendy Williams reveals she’s seeking treatment Viewers became concerned in November 2017 after Williams fainted on air. She appeared to be battling health problems again the following year when she her speech was slurred during an interview on her show. Following a two-month break to focus on her health, Williams returned to her show on March 4. She addressed speculation that her marriage was in trouble at the time by telling viewers, “I’m still very much in love with my husband and anyone who’s been married. Marriages have ebbs and flows, marriage isn’t easy. And don’t ask me about mine until you see this gone. And it ain’t going anywhere, not in this lifetime.”<doc-sep>Wendy Williams has reportedly filed for divorce from her husband of 21 years, Kevin Hunter, according to Page Six. Together, they have a 19-year-old son, Kevin Hunter Jr. The news was allegedly confirmed to the outlet by Wendy's attorney on Thursday. A source told Page Six that the talk show host gave Kevin divorce papers at 6:30 a.m. ET. The following statement was released to People in light of the news: “Thank you to everyone for respecting the family’s privacy during this time. Kevin is supportive of Wendy and they are working through this process together,” the rep for Wendy told the publication. “No additional comment will be provided at this time.” People notes that a rep for The Wendy Williams Show also issued a statement: “Wendy and her family have been a part of Debmar-Mercury for over 10 years. We respect their privacy regarding personal matters. As always, we remain committed to bringing an entertaining and topical show to our viewers.” Loyal Wendy Williams fans have stood by the talk show host’s side as she experienced many difficulties starting in December 2018. What began as a shoulder injury led to more health problems, including complications due to Graves’ disease. She eventually returned on March 4, 2019 — three months after her originally scheduled date. Getty On her first episode back, Wendy briefly spoke about Kevin. “I want to shout out to my husband. I’m still wearing my ring,” she said. “He’s my best friend, he’s my lover. … I know what you’ve been seeing ... but Hunty, let me show you who I fell in love with and who he fell in love with.” She went on to explain the hard work put into marriages, and reassured the audience that hers remained strong. “Marriages have ebbs and flows, marriage isn’t easy. And don’t ask me about mine until you see this gone,” she added, gesturing to her wedding ring. “And it ain’t going anywhere, not in this lifetime.” Here’s some background info on the Queen of Tea's relationship with her soon-to-be ex-husband: 1994: Wendy and Kevin meet for the first time. Although there aren't too many details known about their first encounter, it’s reported that the two crossed paths at an ice skating rink after Wendy was hired by a Philadelphia radio station. Kevin, who is originally from Canada, had dreams of becoming an actor and discovered his talent as a representative and producer along the way. Getty Kevin eventually became Wendy's agent. And when Wendy was given her own daytime talk show in 2008, Kevin was made an executive producer. November 1997: Wendy and Kevin get married. Three years after meeting, the successful radio personality married her agent on November 30, 1997. But it wasn’t the first time she exchanged vows. In her 2004 biography, , the 54-year-old revealed she had another husband before Kevin, Robert Morris III, describing him only as "a salesperson." Wendy’s relationship with Kevin inspired her to be honest with her radio show audience. To relate to her listeners, she would reportedly share the couple's ups and downs on air. In turn, the hip hop and R&B station peaked at number two for ratings. August 2000: Wendy gives birth to Kevin Hunter Jr. Getty On August 18, 2000, Wendy and Kevin welcomed Kevin Hunter Jr. into the world. For the sake of her family, she decided to keep her son’s life as private as possible. In 2018 though, the beloved host revealed to Entertainment Tonight that her then 14-year-old had experimented with the K2 drug (synthetic cannabinoids). The same year, Wendy and her son launched a national drug awareness campaign called “Be Here” to combat drug addiction and substance abuse — a struggle she experienced herself with cocaine. April 2019: Wendy officially files for divorce. On April 11, 2019, Wendy decided to call it quits with Kevin. Wendy allegedly cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for their divorce, according to TMZ. Through the years, various rumors of alleged affairs have plagued their marriage. This content is imported from {embed-name}. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>Image : Getty Amid persistent rumors of cheating and abuse, Wendy Williams has filed to divorce her husband of almost 22 years, Kevin Hunter, according to the New York Post’s Page Six. The Post reports that Williams’s attorney confirmed the filing. Advertisement Williams previously refuted the buzz that she and Hunter were headed for Splitsville. On the March 4 episode of The Wendy Williams Show, her first day back on her morning talk show after being absent for over two months for what she said was a result of health and addiction issues, Williams declared: “I am still very much in love with my husband, and anybody who’s been married for five minutes or 500 years, you know marriages have ebbs and flows, marriages are not easy.” Gesturing to her wedding ring, she added, “Don’t ask me about mine until you see this gone.” The Post reported anonymously sourced speculation that Hunter’s alleged abuse factored into Williams’s apparent relapse: “Infidelity wasn’t the only rumor to swirl about Williams and Hunter’s marriage. Sources previously told The Post that Hunter’s allegedly abusive behavior ultimately led to the unraveling that prompted Williams to relapse. ‘She would hide in the bathroom and tell me to knock on the door when he left the office so she wouldn’t have to see him,’ an intern from Williams’ former radio show told The Post, adding that it was common for Hunter to pull Williams into a private room and for staff to hear them fighting. ‘You’d hear slaps or some type of tussling going on,’ said the intern.” Here’s another occasion for Williams to be her own ‘Hot Topic.’ She will almost certainly address this news on Friday’s episode of her show, and it will almost certainly be more amazing television. The Wendy Williams Show, more than ever, is can’t-miss TV.<doc-sep>Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) After persistent cheating rumors and breakup buzz, it’s over for Wendy Williams and Kevin Hunter. The talk show host is divorcing her husband of nearly 22 years, Williams’ attorney confirmed to Page Six on Thursday. A source told us Williams, who filed in Essex County, NJ, served Hunter with divorce papers at 6:30 a.m. According to court documents, obtained by Page Six, Williams and Hunter are splitting because of “irreconcilable differences.” Williams, who resides in Livingston, NJ, is seeking to establish an “appropriate amount of child support” as well as “other further relief as the Court deems fair and equitable.” “Thank you to everyone for respecting the family’s privacy during this time,” the personal representative for Williams told Page Six in a statement. “Kevin is supportive of Wendy and they are working through this process together.” Earlier this month, Page Six exclusively reported that Williams and Hunter were looking into separating. The split comes amid renewed rumors that Hunter has been cheating on Williams, 54, with a woman named Sharina Hudson, who gave birth to a child suspected to be Hunter’s last month. The divorce news comes after Williams notably flaunted her lack of a wedding band early Thursday on her hairstylist’s and makeup artist’s social media. Rumors of infidelity have plagued the couple for a few years, though Williams never confirmed them. She vaguely addressed her marital woes on her show earlier this year, cryptically telling viewers after she returned from a two-month hiatus that her wedding ring would always stay on her hand. “I’m still very much in love with my husband,” she said. “Don’t ask me about mine.” Pointing to her wedding ring, Williams added, “It ain’t going anywhere. Not in this lifetime.” However, her ring apparently did go somewhere. On March 25, upon leaving the sober living facility where she has been staying after receiving help for addiction in Florida (though she previously told viewers she was seeking treatment for her Graves’ disease), the morning show host was spotted without her flashy jewelry. She appeared to put it back on to tape her show later that day, but an insider had told us it wasn’t her real ring. Infidelity wasn’t the only rumor to swirl about Williams and Hunter’s marriage. Sources previously told The Post that Hunter’s allegedly abusive behavior ultimately led to the unraveling that prompted Williams to relapse. “She would hide in the bathroom and tell me to knock on the door when he left the office so she wouldn’t have to see him,” an intern from Williams’ former radio show told The Post, adding that it was common for Hunter to pull Williams into a private room and for staff to hear them fighting. “You’d hear slaps or some type of tussling going on,” said the intern. Williams has been open about her past addiction to cocaine and crack. Friends of Williams have publicly expressed concern for her and her poor health as she remained in her seemingly tumultuous marriage, with longtime pal Paul Porter previously telling The Post that divorce was her only hope. Porter, who said he’s talked with Williams a hundred times in the past two years, said Williams’ husband, the executive producer of “The Wendy Williams Show,” is a “control freak” and “a terror.” He said they went to couples counseling, but “for some reason, she can’t break away.” Former friend Charlamagne Tha God expressed concern on his radio show “The Breakfast Club,” saying Hunter was “sucking the life out of” Williams. He also admitted he introduced Hunter to his alleged mistress 10 years ago, but it was solely for business purposes. “Just because I introduce you to someone doesn’t mean 10 years later you need to be in a picture with them showing all your teeth and her throwing up duck lips and a peace sign,” Charlamagne said. Williams and Hunter met at a skating rink in 1994, tied the knot three years later and welcomed their son, 18-year-old Kevin Hunter Jr., in 2000.<doc-sep>
Wendy Williams Files for Divorce from Kevin Hunter After More Than 20 Years of Marriage Wendy Williams is splitting from longtime love and manager Kevin Hunter. The daytime talk show host filed for divorce Thursday after two decades of marriage, a source confirms to PEOPLE. “Thank you to everyone for respecting the family’s privacy during this time. Kevin is supportive of Wendy and they are working through this process together,” the personal representative for Wendy Williams told PEOPLE in a statement. “No additional comment will be provided at this time.” A representative for her show released the following statement: “Wendy and her family have been a part of Debmar-Mercury for over 10 years,. We respect their privacy regarding personal matters. As always, we remain committed to bringing an entertaining and topical show to our viewers.” Williams, 54, and Hunter, 46, wed on Nov. 30, 1997, and share son Kevin Jr., 18. Earlier Thursday, Williams hosted her show without wearing her wedding ring — or mentioning any marital issues. The breakup news comes after a difficult time for the TV personality, who recently revealed that she was living in a sober house. (She has long been open about her past addiction to cocaine.) In 2017, Williams told PEOPLE that Hunter had been a pillar of strength as she grappled with her diagnosis. “My husband was extremely concerned,” she said. “He’s not just my husband, he’s my business partner, one of the executive producers on the show and he’s also my manager. He and I are glued at the hip.” “He was with me every step,” she added. “For him, seeing me go through all of this, it’s really been trying on him. I’ve been concerned about him. I’m like, ‘Don’t worry about me!’” wendy-williams-kevin-hunter Kevin Hunter and Wendy Williams | Credit: John Lamparski/WireImage But they had their struggles: Hunter cheated on Williams after she gave birth to their son, a painful period she described in her memoir Wendy’s Got the Heat. “It has made our marriage — and I know this is cliché, but it’s true — it’s made our marriage stronger,” she told VladTV in 2013. “No, I’m not back to the girl I was before him, because when you get stung like that, you never go back to who you were — only a fool does. But I love him, and he loves me, and we addressed it head-on.” Still, they were plagued by persistent rumors of Hunter’s alleged further infidelities ever since. “I stand by my guy,” Williams said on her show in September 2017. “All is well in Hunterville. Don’t believe the hype and if there was hype, believe me you — I would let you know!” When she came back from hiatus last month, she once again refuted reports of a split. “I’m still very much in love with my husband and anyone who’s been married … you know.” “Marriages have ebbs and flows, marriage isn’t easy. And don’t ask me about mine until you see this gone,” she added, gesturing to her wedding ring. “And it ain’t going anywhere, not in this lifetime.”