Wendy Williams speaks out against her guardianship, denying cognitive impairment and expressing feelings of being trapped in her current situation
Wendy firmly stated, “I am not cognitively impaired,” adding that she feels like she’s in prison at the care facility where she currently lives. She described her surroundings, saying, “I’m in this place where the people are in their 90s and their 80s and their 70s.”
She expressed her frustration with the system, claiming it has “falsified a lot” about her situation. In February 2024, her team announced her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia, but they emphasized that she could still manage many tasks independently.
Wendy’s guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, recently filed to keep details about Wendy’s health and finances private. Morrissey also tried to block the release of a documentary about Wendy, but a judge denied that request.
The documentary highlighted Wendy’s struggles with mental health and alcoholism. During her radio appearance, Wendy’s niece Alex called in from Miami, stating that her aunt’s behavior doesn’t align with someone who is incapacitated.
Alex described Wendy’s situation as being in a “luxury prison,” suggesting that she’s being punished for reasons unknown to them. Wendy became emotional during the interview, worrying about missing her father’s 94th birthday due to her guardian’s restrictions.
“I am exhausted thinking about, what if I can’t see my dad for his birthday?” she said, visibly upset. “My life is, like, fucked up.”
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357. For mental health support, reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) hotline at 800-950-NAMI (6264).
