
In her first interview since documentary, Wendy Williams breaks silence on her conservatorship, opens up about her financial struggle, and denies she's 'incapacitated.'
- Jan 17, 2025
AceShowbiz - Iconic talk show host Wendy Williams is fighting to reclaim her life from a court-ordered guardianship that has left her feeling trapped and isolated. In an emotional interview, she and her niece shed light on her distressing situation, calling for action to free her from what they describe as a "luxury prison" and emotional abuse.
Williams' life took a dramatic turn in 2022 when she was placed under a court-ordered guardianship following a Wells Fargo-issued letter raising concerns about her well-being.
Diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia, Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has been granted control over her finances and living conditions. After years of earning millions, Williams claims she now only has $15 to her name, lamenting on "The Breakfast Club" radio show, "My money is in prison."
During her interview with Charlamagne tha God, Williams insisted, "I am not cognitively impaired," challenging the guardianship's constraints.
Accompanying her on the call, her niece, Alex Finnie, echoed this sentiment, arguing that Williams' current state does not reflect someone incapacitated. "My aunt sounds great," said Finnie. "This does not match an incapacitated person."
Williams described her living situation as isolated, living in a New York facility filled with elderly residents. She tearfully shared, "I feel like I'm in prison. I'm definitely isolated. I keep the door closed, I watch TV, listen to the radio and look out the window. Sit here as my life goes by."
Her daily life, confined to a small room with minimal interaction, has led her to feel an immense sense of emotional suffering, she explains, "This is what is called emotional abuse."
Further compounding her distress is her inability to visit her family. Williams cried over the uncertainty of being allowed to see her father on his 94th birthday in Miami. "I don't know if I'm going to be able to see my dad on his 94th birthday," she sobbed. "Tomorrow's not promised."
Williams' recent rare public appearances, including her son's college graduation, have only intensified the public debate about her cognitive state, with many claiming she appears far from incapacitated. Defending herself against accusations of cognitive impairment, Williams emphatically stated, "Do I seem that way, God damn it?"
Bringing her fight into the public domain, Williams' supporters have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds to expedite her return to Florida and regain her independence. As her niece advocates for her release, she encourages fans to use the hashtag #FreeWendy and spread awareness about her plight.
Wendy Williams' story is a haunting reminder of the complexities and emotional strain that can accompany court-ordered guardianships, leaving many to question the system's true efficacy and fairness.