Fans Hit Back At Wendy Williams After She Mocks Joaquin Phoenix For His Cleft Lip Scar

"Her content is garbage, and so is she."

Stephanie

• Published in Interesting
• October 31, 2023

Fans of actor Joaquin Phoenix were left fuming after disgraced television host Wendy Williams mocked his cleft lip scar in front of a live audience while filming for her talk show. Reddit user u/girolski07 shared a screenshot of the shocking moment in the r/trashy subreddit.

The US television presenter was discussing the actor's looks when she began talking about the scar on his upper lip. "When he shaves off his moustache, he's got a hairline fracture," Williams said.

"He's got one of those... what do you call it? Cleft lip, cleft palate," she said. She then pulled up her top lip, seemingly to mock the star, and said, "I find it to be very attractive."

Williams has since apologized after receiving intense criticism worldwide. She posted a tweet saying she wanted to "apologize to the cleft community."

But the empty apology didn't sit well with the Cleft Lip and Palate Association. "An apology on Twitter really isn't enough," they said.

"She did this on her show with millions upon millions of people watching, and I think she needs to apologize on her show as well," said a spokesperson.

Approximately one in 700 babies are born with a cleft palate or lip. The condition occurs when parts of a baby's face don't join together properly in the womb.

Multiple surgeries are often required, and a noticeable scar can be left behind. This can be incredibly traumatic for both the child and parents.

In an effort to redeem herself, Williams said her show was making donations to US charities Operation Smile and the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. However, whether or not Joaquin's fans will forgive her remains to be seen.

"This is just vile."

Fans were left fuming when disgraced television host Wendy Williams mocked Joaquin Phoenix's cleft lip scar.

She pulled up her top lip seemingly to mock the star in front of a live audience.

Williams has since apologized after receiving intense criticism for her insensitivity.

Here's how people reacted.

"Her content is garbage, and so is she."

"Let's not be over sensitive about everything."

"She has got to go."

She's overrated anyway.

"She's a garbage person."

It's a good thing she got caught out.

Karma has already been around.

"Consider the source."

Ouch!

She's "an awful human being."

She's not looking so good herself.

It's been a long time coming.

Oh, snap!

"You can't take the ghetto out of the woman."

Joaquin is more talented than she will ever be.

"Literal human trash."

What are your thoughts on this story? The people of Reddit certainly had a lot to say about it!

Whatever Wendy's motives were, her actions were certainly questionable and offensive to many. There was no reason for her to comment on Joaquin's appearance at all, let alone mock him for a condition he was born with.

We would love to hear your opinions on this. You can share your thoughts with us in the comment section.

Stephanie