ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. He revealed that if he hadn't been able to reach his wife and get proper care, "I would be dead today. I was a Republican all my life. Apparently, if he hadn't gotten the right kind of help right away, "he could have been treated for the more common ischemic stroke," meaning he would have been mistakenly treated with blood thinners, which could have killed him. I Want to Depose Veep in Phileeeeeedelphia!!! Granted, he also makes money in other ways. Widowed Kieran Johnson is a lonely, middle-aged, Chicago-based high school history teacher who feels disconnected to his life. It was produced in Chicago by Harpo Productions, Inc. and syndicated to 215 domestic stations by CBS Television Distribution and to 145 countries by CBS Studios International. Williams was also involved with The Real Skinny on Fat, which explores how the Keto diet can improve health. I have to wonder if the same stories about her dating history would have been written if she were a male candidate?" "On Saturday, he said to me, 'you have MS.'" The star added that the medical professional "handed [him] some literature and said, 'We don't usually see this in an African-American male, and it's the category that does the worst. After his split from See, Williams was married to Grace Morley from 1992 to 2000. With that impressive training behind him, he went on to work "as a cryptologic officer for naval intelligence" among other roles and ranks. As seen in photos of the event, the new couple were accompanied by When he realized what was going on, he managed to get to his wife, Tara Fowler. A doctor told the talk show host's wife at the time that he "looks like he has MS" at an appointment. Williams was then forced to "[take] back his stolen CBD brand," according to Leafly. "With specialty beers, sure — include all the novelty junk you want," he said. It turned out that "Williams suffered a hemorrhagic stroke, a less common type that happens when a blood vessel breaks and bleeds into the brain." In a 2019 interview with The Athletic, Montel Jr. revealed that their "relationship is on the mend. More recently, Williams appeared as a character called Dream World Montel in 2019's Cool Cat's Crazy Dream, a video short that focuses on "the coolest cat in the world" who "tells his friends, the audience, a crazy dream, how he was invited to a celebrity party and meets many celebrities." ", Nowadays, Williams is a vocal supporter of LGBTQ causes, and as CNN reported, has attended events like a brunch for "a conservative nonprofit organization that does advocacy for LGBT Americans" called The American Unity Fund. If you can meet your own needs and contribute to society, that's what Living Well is," he explained. Montel Williams, Jamie Martin, and Larry King InView TV series are endorse ERA. Find show info, videos, and exclusive content on Lifetime Nowadays, Williams continues to support military veterans which is why, as Business Insider noted, he was given The Department of the Navy Superior Public Service Award in 2008, which he can display beside his Navy Achievement Medal, his Meritorious Service Medal, and his Navy Commendation Medal. The New York Times-bestselling authors she has worked with include Jen Lancaster, Montel Williams and Al Roker. Suffice to say, Williams didn't leave the unscripted realm when his long-running talk show ended. ", While the star is obviously aiming to help others with the products that his cannabis company offers, he found himself in a surely unexpected situation after the aforementioned Forbes article shared what he was up to. According to Inside Edition, the pair was photographed on the red carpet with Williams’ daughter … The pic also includes Montel's daughter, Ashley, as he has an arm around both women ... who are all smiles along with him. ... even went to an attorney in town and told him. In the years since, Williams has "spent much of his adult life coping with multiple sclerosis and trying various medical options," according to CTV News. The tweeted photos sparked a fair share of reactions. Harris also dated talk show host Montel Williams. While some were just finding out about Williams and Harris' past together, he had already addressed the situation when it buzzed in 2019. Us Weekly explained that "a picture circulated via Twitter of Williams ... and Harris ... with his daughter Ashley at the Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis gala in Los Angeles in May 2001." While talking about the procedure, "which involved a balloon angioplasty to open three narrowed veins in his neck and chest," he explained, "The only way I can figure out whether or not this works is if I do it myself. When I heard my former coaches were running a Youth Program I thought how perfect. He shares his two other children, son Montel Brian Hank Williams and daughter Wyntergrace Williams, with Grace Morley who was his spouse from 1992 until 2000. ", In 2018, Montel Williams suffered what Good Morning America described as being "a rare, potentially deadly stroke." When you hear Montel Williams' name, you may think about The Montel Williams Show, which ran for an impressive 18 seasons between 1991 and 2008. They are cheerleaders, work part time, and go to college — but also live double lives — quietly growing up as America's next greatest generation.". Williams is also the famous face behind Military Makeover, which has a familiar TV show formula but features a military-focused twist. "I do not believe parenting is best done in a public forum and I will not comment on ongoing legal action involving my minor children." https://www.nickiswift.com/283917/inside-montel-williams-life-today There's all this fighting over things that shouldn't be a fight, like paying for my PSAT." According to media reports, Kamala Harris got her first taste of the limelight back in 2001 when she briefly dated popular talk show host Montel Williams. She was previously married to Mark Osgood. "I have great respect for Sen. Harris. That difference paid off and the show (and its star) ended up earning plenty of industry honors, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host in 1996. Montel Williams may primarily be known as a TV host thanks to The Montel Williams Show, but he's also dabbled in acting. He's had a number gigs over the years, popping up on popular series like Touched by an Angel, JAG, My Name Is Earl, and Guiding Light, often playing someone from the military which obviously draws on his own past and experiences while serving. Montel Williams has been married three times and has four children. He also seemed annoyed over the love life stories about the Senator, and wondered if there was some sexism to it. The star also talked about wanting to help others succeed. ", Hate Among Us, which came out in 2019, "examines the rise of anti-Semitic hate crimes across the world," and 2020's Sky Blossom "is a raw, uplifting window into 24.5 million children and millennials stepping forward as frontline heroes." The Oprah Winfrey Show was the number one talk show for 24 consecutive seasons, winning every sweep since its debut in 1986. While switching from the Marines to the Navy, he not only studied Mandarin Chinese but he also "graduated with a degree in general engineering and a minor in International Security Affairs." While some celebrities refuse to speak out about their political beliefs out of the fear that they might alienate fans, there are other stars, like Montel Williams, who are perfectly willing to make their beliefs known. Intrigued? If you're into off-Broadway plays, then you might have seen him in The Exonerated in the early '00s. Hey, it seems to work for him! Air Force Magazine explains that the production aims to "search for a deserving service member or veteran to receive a home renovation and appear on the show in 2021." Montel Williams has spent decades in the entertainment industry and can surely consider himself to be a successful person thanks to his various endeavors and accomplishments. "A little over 20 years ago, Montel Williams learned once and for all that he had multiple sclerosis (MS)," Multiple Sclerosis News Today noted in 2020. Initiated by students Hannah Hudson '21 and John Fiore '21 and organized by the Wintergreen Dogsled Lodge, students who choose to embark on this six-day dog sledding adventure will travel to Ely, Minnesota, often referred to as the "Sled Dog Capitol" with a greater concentration of dog teams and dog sled racers than any other community in the continental United States. I left the Republican Party. "I love my children very much," he said. Ariel Castro (July 10, 1960 – September 3, 2013) was born in Duey, Yauco, Puerto Rico, the son of Pedro Castro (1938–2004) and Lillian Rodriguez (born 1942). With Aidan Quinn, James Caan, Jacob Tierney, Colm Meaney. However, he added that "if you call it medicine, and give it to anyone with a serious disease such as MS, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, and on and on, you must believe that they're walking in that door trusting that it will work, and not do them harm. Apparently, when Williams and Harris were romantically involved, she "was working at the Office of the City Attorney of San Francisco.". "That was on a Friday," Williams recalled. He chatted with Dr. Oz about the docu-series in 2019, saying that he thinks this specific diet works because it offers "protection," more specifically, "neuroprotection." An old picture did the rounds on social media showing Montel Williams with his arm around Kamala Harris — leading to much online speculation over their history. Crystal Jade is a Singapore-based culinary brand with MICHELIN one star and multiple MICHELIN Bib Gourmand awards, with over 100 outlets across 25 major cities The pic also includes Montel's daughter, Ashley, as he has an arm around both women ... who are all smiles along with him. Be sure to read on to delve inside Montel Williams' life these days. Watch Pink and Daughter Willow's Sweet Video for Their “Cover Me in Sunshine” Duet — Pink's 9-year-old daughter Willow Sage Hart showcases her singing skills again, this time for their “Cover Me in Sunshine” music video, an early Valentine's Day gift from the singer to her fans. — Like mother, like daughter! Funny thing is, Williams dropped this juicy nugget of info more than a year ago on Twitter, when he confirmed a story circulating about his relationship history with Harris. ", Williams talked to Forbes about what he's doing with his company, called Lenitiv Labs, saying that their aim is to provide safe and clean choices. "I had a choice to make: I could either spend the rest of my life feeling sorry for myself or I could view my illness as a call to action," he said, per Everyday Health. Contact Us You can reach NAPC via email at mail@nephrologypc.com or by phone at 205.226.5900 or fax at 205.226.5937. Beyond that, Williams is willing to take his performing talents to the stage. And we're talking about much more than popping up on your TV screen. © 2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. These days, Williams has a relatively modest fortune that sits at $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, which is obviously more than the average person has, but maybe not what he could have banked had his show still been on the air. Before Montel Williams became a celebrity, he had a very different kind of career. ", Montel Williams has been searching for "the safest, most effective form of medicinal cannabis for treating his disease and others" ever since he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), according to Forbes. Check out Lifetime's shows lineup. WebMD puts them in the spotlight. "I was planning on having thoughts today but having just learned Kamala Harris dated Montel Williams, that's pretty much all I'll be thinking about for the next 5 hours or so," one Twitter user admitted. He also played himself on the drama series The Resident, in the episode "Flesh of My Flesh," that same year. Kamala Harris, 54, was working for the San Francisco City Attorney's Office at the time, and a photo of her and Montel Williams ran in Ebony and Jet … In fact, it turns out that he's still pretty darn busy these days. "The Living Well method is about paying attention to the impediments in your life. he tweeted. ", One of Montel Williams' former romances hit the news in 2020 around the time of the presidential election when plenty of people found out that he had dated Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. "My dad is now like a stranger," the star's daughter admitted. You'd never guess from appearances that these 13 celebrities have MS -- or that they continue to do what they love for years after diagnosis. Many of us only had a nodding acquaintance with Sylvia Browne, the high-profile psychic who appeared on shows like Larry King Live and The Montel Williams … However, that wasn't easy, because while he had been on the second floor of the building, Fowler was on the 14th floor. I expect you to be in a wheelchair in the next four years.'". When paramedics arrived, they immediately did a CAT scan on the star and a doctor talked to him on a video screen. Williams told the outlet that he was diagnosed with MS before he knew what it was. He also has a son Montel, 27, and daughter Wynter Grace, 25, with his ex-wife Grace Morley, whom he was married to from 1992 to 2000. In fact, Military.com points out that "[i]t was while counseling his crew that he discovered a gift for public speaking" which led to him eventually becoming a talk show host. He has also spoken out against Donald Trump during his presidency. Guess people weren't paying attention to Montel's tweets back then, plus she hadn't been selected as Biden's running mate back then. "Everyone knows him as a great guy, but he's not making the best choices as a parent." She is an actress and producer, known for All My Children (1970), The Bay (2010) and Marked for Death (1990). Terri Ivens was born on June 23, 1967 in Newport Beach, California, USA. According to The New York Times, Williams was part of the show's cast that went "to Houston to perform for 900 lawyers" in 2003. In 2007, he married Tara Fowler, who formerly worked as a flight attendant. + It's been years since Williams' show was pumping out new episodes, but that doesn't mean that he's stopped working or stepped out of the spotlight. While he seemed to acknowledge the inappropriate association, he explained further by adding, "I'm an information junkie.". Castro's parents divorced when he was a child, and he moved to mainland United States with his mother and three full siblings. "This is the first commander in chief that I believe doesn't recognize what his role is and doesn't understand that [people in the military are] not pawns on a chessboard; he's responsible for their lives," he told Variety. Then I thought how fortunate any young person would be to spend time with these great mentors. His son added, "I eat every night. He's tackled issues that are both incredibly personal and reach beyond his own circumstances, while also taking on undeniably intriguing (and often eye-opening) endeavors. The lawsuit was eventually settled, but the "resolution came at a price," as it "cost Montel Williams hundreds of thousands of dollars and two years of time, energy, and frustration.". Indeed, the star made his name on the "long-running daytime talk series," which TV Guide notes focused on "more serious and thought-provoking" topics than other shows of its kind, such as "issues affecting families and children, as well as on social ills." He shares two daughters, Ashley Williams and Maressa Williams, with Rochele See, who he was married to from 1982 to 1989. Samuel Shem. His goal was to "bring that product to the masses," and after spending 17 years doing "nonstop research and advocacy," he launched a "medical-grade line of cannabis oils and products. "Like Vice President Dick Cheney stated, 'Freedom means freedom for everyone. Even so, it looks like it was new old news to many. When Williams was finally able to reach his wife, he said, "Call an ambulance right now and tell them your husband just had a stroke!" He married his … That's why he didn't hesitate to tell The Hill back in 2009, "I happen to be a registered Independent. Montel Williams has stayed busy producing documentaries. He also called it "old news." Executive Editor Kerry Donovan joined Berkley in 2004. Fortunately, Williams had recently learned about the symptoms of a stroke while watching Dr. Oz. But now he’s fighting for his daughter. Williams explained to GMA, "I was in the gym, pushing one of those workouts. With Morley, William has son Montel, 27, and daughter Wynter … ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. According to the film's IMDb page, it shines a light on the young people spending their days "caring for family with tough medical conditions, ... doing things often seen only in hospitals. That fun fact is all the buzz on the Internet Friday, as photos of the VP-elect and the longtime talk show host from a 2001 charity event have popped up again. I'm comfortable, but I can't say I have him as a father. "There are a few misguided lawmakers who have lost sight of the fact that anything short of full freedom for our LGBT neighbors, friends, and co-workers is a threat to the freedom of all of us," Williams said in a statement at the time. However, while other famous names who have dominated the talk show game are worth seriously staggering amounts of money — like Maury Povich ($80 million), Ellen DeGeneres ($500 million), and Oprah Winfrey ($3.5 billion) — it turns out that Williams may not be as rich as you might think. Tracy Bernstein's Featured Titles. So what?" Watch Cherry Busters 1985 tube sex video for free on xHamster, with the hottest collection of Pornhub Cherry Double Stuffed & Sitting porn movie scenes! Montel said they "briefly dated" about 20 years ago while they were both single. '", Williams also backed former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, a decision he wrote about in an essay for USA Today. The House of God. In particular, the star believes it has helped him when it comes to multiple sclerosis. If that surprises you, then you've likely missed out on all of the interesting, exciting, and even unexpected aspects of his life these days. "@KamalaHarris and I briefly dated about 20 years ago when we were both single. ", Their dad also released a statement regarding their relationship. Sadly, in 2010, Montel Jr. and Wyntergrace, who were teenagers at the time, told the Daily News that although he was "paying $18,700 a month in child support," things weren't great between them. Man's 4th Best Hospital. Lars Niki, Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images, married three times and has four children, Williams and Harris were romantically involved. After the piece was published, Forbes reported it was then republished elsewhere with altered information that promoted CBD products from a different company. That includes "an experimental — and controversial — treatment" called liberation therapy. It's clear that Williams' military days are still close to his heart. Directed by Paul Quinn. "I want to give everyone the tools to succeed personally, financially, and physically." Montel Jr. said his dad was not a part of his life then, stating, "It's his choice. Everyone knows Kamala Harris made history by being voted in as the first Black, Asian and female Vice President, but some people don't know she used to date Montel Williams!!! The diagnosis devastated Williams, but he went on to battle the obstacles the disease has thrown at him. Get up to the minute entertainment news, celebrity interviews, celeb videos, photos, movies, TV, music news and pop culture on ABCNews.com. ©2021 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Samuel Shem. He talked to Success about his motivation when it comes to juggling his many professional projects, admitting, "I hate to say it like this, but I'm like a crack addict with [my companies]." After graduating high school in the '70s, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines. During basic training, "his superiors became impressed with his leadership skills," per Military.com, and he was sent to the Naval Academy Preparatory school. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! For the record ... in 2001, Williams was recently divorced from his first wife, and it would be 13 more years before Harris would tie the knot with her husband, Doug Emhoff. Kerry Donovan Executive Editor. The story was based on "interviews of forty former death row inmates," according to Playbill, and "explores the variety of experiences and feelings of those who spent from 2 to 22 years imprisoned only to later be found innocent and released." Terri Ivens, Actress: All My Children. He added, "The thing that bothers me the most about it is that ... 85% of this country is still so narcissistic, they don't care, and they won't care until it's too late.". I heard this pop and I realized, 'I'm the only person in this gym, so how is there a pop?'". He was behind 2017's Architects of Denial, which "not only digs into the persecution of Armenians and other Christians in the Middle East, both past and present, but it also sheds light on those politicians who refuse to acknowledge an event scholars accept as a sad reality and historical fact.