“Black Is Beautiful”

Williams also commented that Franklin did not have her full “showgirl glamour” look in the movie.

The statement went on to say: “As for Franklin’s appearance, 1972 was the era of Black Power and Black Is Beautiful. In her short natural hair and simple makeup, Ms. Franklin was in step with the times and appropriate to the occasion. There was no ‘showgirl glamor,’ no ‘pressed hair’ and no ‘eyelashes’ — the lack of which Williams ridiculed on her program. The simplicity of the presentation gives ‘Amazing Grace’ its power.”

“Misleading Information”

The statement closed with, “Wendy Williams is the host of the most-watched daytime gossip show in syndicated television. However, that does not give her license to offer misleading commentary about a legacy entertainer based on unverified information. In this instance, the show’s research team let Williams down. At a time when the media is fighting a battle against ‘fake news,’ Williams’ continues to perpetuate false facts, and her commentary was irresponsible.”

Wendy also caught heat last week from Howard Stern after she said he had gone “Hollywood.” Stern unleashed a verbal assault on Wendy on his Sirius XM show on labelling her “jealous.”