Wendy Williams Reportedly Waiting On A New Evaluation 'At The Discretion Of Her Guardians': 'She Has To Be Patient'
Wendy Williams is holding on to hope as she faces another hurdle in her fight for independence.
The former talk show host is reportedly awaiting a new cognitive evaluation, a critical step that could determine her future under court-ordered guardianship.
Wendy Williams' ordeal began in 2022 when she was placed under financial guardianship, a move that did not sit well with her and her loved ones.
Williams is staying optimistic as she faces yet another delay in her fight for independence. The 60-year-old is still waiting for a new cognitive evaluation, something her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has some level of control over.
While it has been a frustrating and lengthy process, sources say Williams has "been told she has to be patient, which is hard but she's staying positive." Despite the challenges, the star remains determined. A source reveals she is "hanging on" and fully committed to winning back control of her life.
In Touch reports that while Morrissey previously suggested a future evaluation would be unlikely to change Williams' prior diagnoses, a source shares that:
"The outpouring of support from fans and from her family who are working tirelessly to get her out of that hell hole has given her a real jolt in the arm."
Williams refuses to stay silent in her ongoing fight against court-ordered guardianship. The former presenter has been adamant that she is not cognitively impaired, describing her legal arrangement as "emotional abuse."
During a January appearance on "The Breakfast Club," Williams opened up about her living situation in an assisted facility. In her words:
"I'm in this place where the people are in their 90s and their 80s and their 70s. I keep the door closed. I watch TV. I listen to the radio. I watch the window. I sit here, and my life goes by."
Subsequently, while on "The View" in March, she did not hold back about her frustrations with her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey. "I don't want Sabrina, period," she stated, revealing she sought independent medical evaluations to prove her competence.
"It was my choice to get an independent evaluation on my incapacitation. They say I have incapacitation. I do not," she added emphatically.
The battle over Williams' guardianship heats up as her court-appointed guardian fought back against public backlash. Morrissey's attorney stressed that the guardianship was not a personal decision but a court-ordered measure after Williams was legally declared incapacitated last August.
The Blast reports that the attorney described Williams' living conditions as high-quality, stating she resides in a facility with amenities such as a "spa, a workout room, excellent food, a dining room, and outside terraces," countering claims that she is being mistreated.
The lawyer also reinforced concerns about Williams' cognitive health, pointing to her diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), a degenerative condition that causes memory and behavioral decline.
Despite accusations that Williams is being isolated, Morrissey's legal team insists she is free to contact or visit her family at any time. The attorney further criticized media reports, calling them "untrue, inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading."
In an unexpected turn, contrasting accounts surfaced regarding her living situation. While Morrissey's lawyer claims everything is in order, Williams argues otherwise, pointing to limitations on her freedom.
Reports suggest the mother-of-one faced significant visitation restrictions, with only a select few allowed to see her since entering assisted living.
While her guardian's legal team highlights two trips to Florida to visit her family, sources claim a judge initially denied her request to visit for her father's birthday.
Apart from that, Williams also alleges that she rarely gets to enjoy the amenities noted by her guardian's lawyer. She is reportedly confined to a fifth-floor memory care unit and requires special permission to access features like the spa.
Authorities in New York launched two separate investigations into Williams' court-ordered guardianship amid growing concerns about her well-being.
The Blast reported that Adult Protective Services (APS) interviewed Williams about her living conditions at the assisted living facility. As part of the probe, APS also reached out to Williams' inner circle, including her niece, Alex Finnie, to discuss the restrictions placed on her.
Additionally, law enforcement conducted a welfare check on Williams, and reports indicate that an NYPD patrol car was seen outside her residence two weeks ago, signaling the seriousness of the situation.
With mounting pressure from loved ones, Wendy Williams' fight for freedom is far from over, and the next move could change everything.
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