Wendy Williams made a rare appearance at her son’s graduation on a scooter, proving that nothing will stand in the way of her supportive family.

The former talk show host, 60, was photographed at son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation on Thursday, December 19. at Florida International University in Miami. In photographs obtained from TMZWilliams, who has publicly struggled with health issues for years, was riding a mobility scooter as she joined her family for the milestone. She dressed in a sparkly black dress and accessorized with a “W” necklace and a large ring.

Williams looked emotional during the ceremony, wiping away tears as Kevin, 24, took to the stage. Former The Wendy Williams Show the host was joined by her father Thomas Williams Sr. and her sister Wanda Finnie as they supported Kevin on his special day. Williams shares her only child with her ex-husband Kevin Hunter, whom she was married to from 1999 to 2020.

The TV personality has faced significant health problems in recent years. In early 2022, Williams revealed that she had been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, two conditions that affected her ability to communicate and function. These diagnoses publicized her health problems, leading to her leaving indefinitely The Wendy Williams Show in 2021.

Despite these troubles, Williams has been spotted out on occasion, including a recent outing in Fort Lauderdale, Florida earlier this week, where she was seen smiling in an SUV while her nephew Travis Finnie picked up an order. Previously, Williams and Kevin were spotted at a holistic wellness store in Newark, New Jersey in August. According to the shop owner, Williams appeared “bright, upbeat and aware”.

Williams also spoke about the federal case against disgraced hip-hop mogul Diddy in October. She revisited her past accusations, claiming that Diddy was behind her being fired from Hot 97 after she accused him of being gay. She also addressed the disturbing video footage of Diddy assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie, calling it “appalling” and noting that it was “about time” the footage was released.