Wendy Williams Makes Surprise Appearance at LaQuan Smith’s NYFW Show

Wendy Williams made an unexpected appearance at the LaQuan Smith Spring/Summer 2026 show during New York Fashion Week on September 16, 2025, marking one of her rare major public outings in recent months.

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The former talk show host arrived in a black-and-white fluffy oversized LaQuan Smith coat. As she walked into the venue, the crowd erupted in cheers, with several guests capturing the moment on their phones. Outside the show, Williams told reporters, “I feel like a zillion dollars.”

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Williams sat front row with her close circle, including longtime friend Max Tucci, her niece Alex Finnie, and Finnie’s fiancé Eric Houston. Celebrities spotted at the show included Lil’ Kim, Busta Rhymes, Amerie, Jordyn Woods and Ice Spice. D’Lila and Jessie Combs, daughters of Sean “Diddy” Combs were also present, joined by their brother King Combs, creating one of the most photographed front rows of the night.

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Her appearance followed another sighting earlier in the week at the Bach Mai show on September 14, where she wore a mini dress with a wide black Gucci belt, and paired with chunky black-and-white Chanel sneakers.

The outing comes as Williams continues to manage her court-appointed financial guardianship, which has kept her largely out of the public eye since 2022. Still, her New York Fashion Week appearance drew excitement from fans and industry insiders alike, confirming that her presence continues to create a stir.