Mission: Impossible? Wendy Williams Asked To Tone It Down + Paula Patton Cast In New "Mission: Impossible" Movie

Sep 02 | by _YBF

Talk about a mission impossible - Wendy Williams has been asked to tone it down for next season. Find out why when you read on plus learn about Paula Patton's new movie role...

Executives at "The Wendy Williams Show" want the vivacious daytime talk show host to be a little less "Wendy" for the upcoming season. To appeal to middle-America moms, executives told the hair-and-makeup team to tone down Williams' look and for Wendy to tone down the personality.

Now we all know and love Wendy. It's going to be hard for her to be someone she's not. I think the execs are making a mistake. Maybe you shouldn't test for her demographic in an area which doesn't represent her demographic. Just a thought...

YBF chick Paula Patton has been cast in the new Mission: Impossible movie. It's a big feat for Patton who is said to have beaten out many Hollywood actresses to star as a young operative working with Tom Cruise.

Patton and Cruise join returning actors Ving Rhames and Simon Pegg along with new-to-the-franchise actor Jeremy Renner. Cameras start rolling this fall. Mission: Impossible is planned for a December 16, 2011 release.

Will you go see it?

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I agree with Miss GQ about

I agree with Miss GQ about Paula Patton would play Cleopatra.

by rem
9:23 am - Apr 30, '12

I agree with Miss GQ that

I agree with Miss GQ that Paula Patton would play Cleopatra.

by rem
9:22 am - Apr 30, '12

I agree with Flohno that

I agree with Flohno that Paula Patton would play Cleopatra.

by rem
9:21 am - Apr 30, '12

I agree with Flohno that

I agree with Flohno that Paula Patton would play Cleopatra.

by rem
9:20 am - Apr 30, '12

Well I would watch her show

Well I would watch her show but stop as of lately because I don't like how whenever Beyonce name is spoken, she act like it hurts her and she let it be known she don't like her. I wonder could she ever get Beyonce or Jay-z on her show, no don't think that would ever happen. She'll be the one to ask Jay-z about his alleged son and why she really don't like Beyonce www.seslichatevi.org

by Anonymous
11:49 am - Mar 5, '11

Wendy's personality sucks !!

by Anonymous
2:45 pm - Sep 5, '10

That's crazy Wendy has toned

That's crazy Wendy has toned down like crazy I don't watch that show because it's so toned down wtf it's 2010 who want's toned down in the first place, i miss listening to Wendy on the radio going in :-(

by bxcutie4life
4:38 am - Sep 4, '10

they trying to get rid of

they trying to get rid of her. . .or they are trying to see how she will respond to such demands. . .I would not take the demands. . .how is she going to let executives control her this late in the game???

by goddess
1:49 am - Sep 4, '10

Here we go again. I just hope

Here we go again. I just hope Wendy doesn't do a Dave Chappelle and disappear to keep from going crazy. We HAVE to learn to go in, make the money, then get out and do our own thing. If we could practice delayed gratification and work hard at our craft, the money will come.

by jeweleast9
5:55 pm - Sep 3, '10

These white folks are always

These white folks are always trying to change black people when they are successful. Look at what happened to In living Color. If Wendy does change then black and white folks that like the way she is will stop watching and the show will get canceled. People stay tuned cause she is different. We don't need the same old thing, we have been watching. Go to another network Wendy f***k them white suits. Next they will get some white chick trying to act like Wendy. Allll-right

by WAK
11:21 pm - Sep 2, '10

I still think that Tom Cruise

I still think that Tom Cruise has a thang 4 black women. Works out for Paula. She is a beautiful young lady.

by Anonymous
10:20 pm - Sep 2, '10

I do too. In fact, I think a

I do too. In fact, I think a lot of white men in Hollywood either want to be with a black woman or at least "see what it's like". However, it's still frowned upon and could damage or limit them career-wise. I think of Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston, Arnold "Terminator" and Vanessa Williams, Warren Beatty and Halle Berry, and Steve Martin and Queen Latifah.

by jeweleast9
5:52 pm - Sep 3, '10

ohhhhhh boy here we go! I'm

ohhhhhh boy here we go! I'm so tired of these execs trying to water down a good thing. Why in the heck does Wendy need to "tone down her personality"???????? Personally I love it and apparently so do the MILLIONS of viewers who tune in EVERYDAY! They're gonna kill this show with their stupidity. *Sigh*hopefully Wendy will stay true to herself and forget about what these fools are telling her b/c she's real in an entertainment world full of fakes and I don't want to see her change....*double sigh*

by Maine
4:43 pm - Sep 2, '10

WENDY SHOW IS THE BEST

WENDY SHOW IS THE BEST BECAUSE ITS REAL!! IF IT AIN"T BROKE DON"T FIX IT...!THOSE WOMEN WHO LIVE IN THE SUBURBS ARE FAKE AND PHORNY!! MY HUSBAND AND I ONLY WATCH WENDY AND WE LOVE IT!! NOW THE SHOW IS GOING TO FLOP LIKE ALL THE OTHER TALK SHOWS!!

by Anonymous
3:40 pm - Sep 2, '10

Wendy toned down A LOT from

Wendy toned down A LOT from her radio days! I couldn't stand her back then, but now she has become very down to earth and I love it! Hate that they want her to water down even more. All that is going to succeed in doing is losing her current core audience, IMO. Paula Patton is beautiful! Good look for her!

by Anonymous
3:25 pm - Sep 2, '10

Paula looks great. I might

Paula looks great. I might watch that one.

by Tagirl27
11:56 pm - Sep 2, '10

ugh the combination of paula

ugh the combination of paula and cruise makes me sick LMAO. but love paula pattay lol so congrats to her!

by holla06
3:19 pm - Sep 2, '10

I cannot see Wendy changing

I cannot see Wendy changing and trying to be Oprah-ish. She calls herself "messy" and that makes her who she is. I DVR her show and find it to be quite entertaining and for the 'ish I don't care for, that is what FF button is for :-))

by Yardy
3:02 pm - Sep 2, '10

duh always light white or

duh always light white or mutt duh duh always light white or mutt duh duh always light white or mutt duh duh always light white or mutt duh AM I THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN KEEP IT REAL AND SPEAK THE TRUTH!!!

by REAL BLACK KINGS HAVE BLACK QUEENS
2:54 pm - Sep 2, '10

I agree, Wendy loves those

I agree, Wendy loves those damn Kardashians and gives them too much attention. Its annoying. I think she needs 2 talk more about BLACK celebs a lil bit more. Anyways, I love Wendy and her show and she does NOT need 2 tone it down.

by Anonymous
2:43 pm - Sep 2, '10

I LIKED WENDY MUCH BETTER

I LIKED WENDY MUCH BETTER WHEN SHE WAS ON RADIO...SHE WAS MORE BLUNT AND REAL. I THINK ON THE SHOW SHE COMES ACROSS AS PHONY/FAKE. I AM SURE HER TALK SO WILL BE CANCELLED SOON.....

by Anonymous
1:44 pm - Sep 2, '10

If Wendy tones down her

If Wendy tones down her personality, she wouldn't be true to herself.... Not to mention, the ratings that she do have, will decrease. Her show is not your typical daytime program. She is not trying to be the Next Tyra or Oprah show. She's in her own lane and I think the producers and such should respect that. I'm sure properly promoting her show would intrigue a few stay-at-home-moms to give her show a gander. I don't know about you but I don't like anything watered down.

by Lord Help Us All
1:21 pm - Sep 2, '10

Wendy has toned it down

Wendy has toned it down enough. During her days on the radio Wendy used to go HARD! She has to bite her tongue and thats really hard for her. I like Wendy the way she is now and so does all of her fans. She isnt Oprah she's Wendy and there is no reason for her to change that as long as she isnt breaking any laws given by the FCC. Do you think Howard Stern gives a good damn what people think? Well Wendy shouldnt either. Do u Wendy.

by SheSpeaks
1:21 pm - Sep 2, '10

I am not surprised nor do I

I am not surprised nor do I blame producers and execs for wanting her to tone down. She is much more calm compared to her show's first season and she is less combative then she was on her show. And when you are in syndication the goal is always to broaden your viewers. That means appeal to middle America. www.twitter.com/datd00disit

by Dat D00d
1:05 pm - Sep 2, '10

What's with all the punny

What's with all the punny posts?

by Akimbo
12:55 pm - Sep 2, '10

Are they trying to change her

Are they trying to change her so that they can bring in Oprah's audience once she leaves in September of next year? Sorry!!! But, that's not going to happen! I love Wendy and she shouldn't change who she is! And I guarantee it's a bunch of old white men telling her to do this! ugh!

by aj
12:51 pm - Sep 2, '10

She and her show suck big

She and her show suck big time, I watched it once for about 10 minutes and that was more then enough for me, she is tooooooo phony, and you say they want her to tone it down because probaby white men said something, HELLO, she thinks she's WHITE. They should take her show off the air completely, if you ask me!!!!!!!!

by Anonymous
1:30 pm - Sep 2, '10

What?! Wendy toned it down

What?! Wendy toned it down too much already. Her radio show was the truth. I remember when Alicia Keys first got Swizz, she was like, "Alicia, HOW YOU DOIN? Nope, I'm not forgeting about nothing." I miss that Wendy.

by Flohno
12:44 pm - Sep 2, '10

Wendy doesn't need to change

Wendy doesn't need to change a thing.. she's funny as hell. Congrats to Paula.. i wish they'd cast her as Cleopatra.

by Miss GQ
12:38 pm - Sep 2, '10

Wendy needs to stay exactly

Wendy needs to stay exactly as she is, that's why I started watching her show. And I agree with the poster that said, last season Wendy was way toned down. When the show came back after the winter hiatus, I noticed the change and the show started to get a little boring to me although I still watched, but if she tones it down even more, I just may quit watching altogether!!!

by Good Thing
12:31 pm - Sep 2, '10

No Wendy....you don't need

No Wendy....you don't need them. You brought in the rating! You are the ones the fans tune into watch! Phuck em!

by Lockstress
12:26 pm - Sep 2, '10

Fuck that we love wendy just

Fuck that we love wendy just the way she is! and Paula will be great for the role... she does look similar to Thandie Newton who was in one of the M.I. movies before good look paula

by Mila
12:20 pm - Sep 2, '10

Why should Wendy get rid of

Why should Wendy get rid of what works. This IS wendy and has been her whole career, radio, TV whatever. She's not trying to be Oprah! Wendy should ignore them and keep on keeping on. If they get rid of her at least she knows she stayed true to herself and there's always new opportunities. Any show that appeals to middle america and midwest housewives won't be one I'm watching...puh-leeze!

by Twilightey
12:13 pm - Sep 2, '10

I've kinda stopped watchin'

I've kinda stopped watchin' Wendy just cuz she's OVER toned it down now. Now she talks all white washed and all her guests are white washed up celebs. I'm over her now. I use to watch her 3 times a day now she's boring me and trying to be someone she's not...I cant. I dont want her to be like Mo'nique and just toooo much, but I don't want another Oprah either. Besides, why does she have to appear this way? her shows consists of hot topics and gossip not educational factors *ie Oprah & tyra*

by Yep
11:53 am - Sep 2, '10

Exactly! I actually think she

Exactly! I actually think she should be a little more outrageous. I'm surprised she hasn't caused a brawl yet. I say - give me more Wendy!

by Dearabby
12:29 pm - Sep 2, '10

congrats to Paula..her role

congrats to Paula..her role in "Precious" was totally over-looked and she should have been nominted for a supporting actress role...

by Anonymous
11:42 am - Sep 2, '10

wendy is a kim k. kiss a%%

wendy is a kim k. kiss a%% and she gives her too much crediti thinkdeep down wendy is in love on the down low with kim k

by mia
11:31 am - Sep 2, '10

I'm happy for Paula.

by Happy Lady
11:28 am - Sep 2, '10

I don't think she should

I don't think she should change her personality, however I would like for her to lose the and show her real hair. Sometimes I feel the extra long wigs on her are distracting.

by Lisa
11:24 am - Sep 2, '10

Wendy addressed that issue...

Wendy addressed that issue... she stated she would always wear wigs because although her hair is long, it's very thin and she likes volume.

by Good Thing
12:20 pm - Sep 2, '10

We don't all love Wendy--I

We don't all love Wendy--I know I don't. But I do respect her swag and her personality is what made her famous. Her show is fine as-is. They need to leave her alone. Kudos to Paula Patton: I look forward to her performance, and to seeing her and Robin's lil boy.

by Godiva-Diva
11:23 am - Sep 2, '10

Are you kinding me, the show

Are you kinding me, the show is what it is because she's being herself. Hell she knock Tyra out of the ball park. what I love about her show is that she's real. who else can pull a note outta their wig and get away with it. DON'T CHANGE GIRL, let us fan show the executive their wrong.

by queenieblunted
11:21 am - Sep 2, '10

agreed!

by aj
12:49 pm - Sep 2, '10

I liked the Mission

I liked the Mission Impossible with Thandie Newton. I'm glad that they are casting another African American woman. Tho I wouldn't mind seeing someone with a little darker skin like Kerry Washington. I thinik she would do great in a Mission Impossible role.