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USA Today
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
New Wendy Williams documentary tackles health issues, guardianship
New Wendy Williams documentary tackles health issues, guardianship Show Caption Hide Caption Wendy Williams Says She Is Not Incapacitated In New Interview In a pre-taped phone interview with 'The View,' the former talk show host addressed her recent hospital visit and independent psych evaluation. unbranded - Entertainment Fans will soon get another view of the health and well-being of Wendy Williams. "Trapped: What is Happening to Wendy Williams," a new documentary from Investigation Discovery, or ID, will premiere soon and has released a trailer teasing the insights. According to ID, the new Williams documentary will take a different approach than the previous projects that have chronicled the life and health challenges of the former talk show host, and instead focus on Williams' efforts to end any court guardianships. "The documentary will delve into the #FreeWendy movement and the current push by Williams' fans and loved ones to have her released from the guardianship she has been under since 2022," ID said in a statement to the Asbury Park Press, part of the USA TODAY Network. What happened to Wendy Williams? Details on Wendy Williams' latest heath drama Watch Wendy Williams documentary trailer Ahead of its premiere next week, ID has released an official trailer for "Trapped: What's Happening to Wendy Williams." The teaser offers a glimpse at a film that will cover cheating allegations against her ex-husband Kevin Hunter, rumours of alcoholism, and an on-set collapse that scandalized viewers. Several talking heads are also heard addressing Williams' diagnosis of dementia, which she has claimed is false, in attempts to free herself from a guardianship placed on her and her estate in the wake of public health struggles. Wendy Williams sent to NYC hospital 'for evaluation' after welfare check by police When will the new Wendy Williams documentary air? "Trapped: What's Happening to Wendy Williams" will debut at 8 p.m. E.T. on Monday, May 19, and will then be available for streaming on Max. What happened to Wendy Williams? Williams entered into a guardianship in 2022 after her talk show ended and speculation around her mental and physical health began to ramp up. "The guardianship eventually revealed Williams was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, and she was placed in a memory care facility in New York City," a release from ID announcing the documentary's premiere read. "Despite the guardianship's claims about Williams' current state, her fanbase has activated a #FreeWendy movement calling for Williams to have the opportunity to regain control of her life." Williams, though, has denied claims that she has dementia.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Wendy Williams Dines with Friends at N.Y.C. Restaurant amid Hopes to End Her Guardianship
Wendy Williams was photographed having dinner with some friends at the Fresco by Scotto restaurant in New York City on Friday, April 11 The former talk show host has indicated that she wants to end her guardianship, previously telling PEOPLE it's "long overdue" Her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, said that "once Ms. Williams undergoes testing and a full evaluation, the results will inform the next steps for Ms. Williams' care" Wendy Williams is spending some time with friends amid her ongoing fight to end her guardianship. The former talk show host, 60, was photographed having dinner and dessert — complete with festive sparklers — with several friends at the Fresco by Scotto restaurant in New York City on Friday, April 11. In the photos, Williams can be seen smiling and laughing while wearing a black dress. One shot shows a dessert plate — sprinkled with strawberries and blueberries on the side — placed in front of the TV star. This comes more than a week after Williams opened up to PEOPLE about what she hopes to accomplish if her guardianship comes to an end, including finding love and traveling around the world, including to Paris. Related: Wendy Williams Has Forgiven Her Son for Allegedly Mishandling Her Money: 'They Were Able to Get Through That' (Exclusive) Williams — who said she originally asked for a guardianship until several restrictions were placed on her — told PEOPLE that she felt ending the guardianship was "long overdue." She also shared that she was optimistic that the battle will conclude in her favor, as fans gathered outside her N.Y.C. assisted living facility to rally for her freedom on April 1. "It will absolutely 1000% happen," she said of her hopes of terminating the guardianship. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Meanwhile, her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, claimed that additional medical testing for the host had been scheduled, but Williams declined to participate. Morrissey told PEOPLE earlier this month that an 'MRI brain scan and neuropsychological assessment' had originally been scheduled for March 21. 'The parties are not able to address the concerns that have been expressed to the media without the testing,' Morrissey said in a statement. 'Once Ms. Williams undergoes the testing and a full evaluation, the results will inform the next steps for Ms. Williams' care.' However, Williams told PEOPLE during the #FreeWendy rally outside of her facility: 'I don't know anything about that.' She added, 'Bulls---. I am open to what I am open to and I can't talk about it right now.' Related: Wendy Williams Gets Emotional Speaking to PEOPLE Through Facility Window During Rally Protesting Her Guardianship (Exclusive) Since May 2022, Williams has been under a legal guardianship that oversees both her finances and her health. The star has been living in a luxury high-rise assisted-living facility to address her cognitive issues and dementia diagnosis since 2023. Morrissey is the only person who currently has unfettered access to her. Last month, Williams' health care advocate, Ginalisa Monterroso, told PEOPLE that the TV personality is 'excited' for a jury to decide if her guardianship should end following additional mental competency testing. is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The additional testing comes after Williams, who was diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in 2023, received a welfare check at her assisted living facility on March 11. She was then escorted out of the building, and EMS transported her in an ambulance to a local hospital 'for evaluation,' a spokesperson for the New York Police Department told PEOPLE at the time. Monterroso claimed Williams 'passed' the mental capacity exams at the hospital. She shared, 'She was alert and oriented, and we were satisfied with that.' Williams herself has also denied that she is incapacitated, telling Page Six last month, 'I'm better than good, but have been accused [of] being otherwise.' On Good Day New York, Williams announced that she "passed" the mental competency test at the hospital "with flying colors,' and added that the "most important thing" to her was "getting out of the guardianship." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Joe Tacopina joins Wendy Williams in guardianship battle
(NewsNation) — Former talk show host Wendy Williams has secured high-profile attorney Joe Tacopina to represent her in her ongoing guardianship battle, a significant development in her nearly three-year legal struggle. Tacopina, known for representing clients including Alex Rodriguez, Michael Jackson and President Donald Trump, confirmed his involvement with Williams' case. 'I am representing her. I am her lawyer right now,' Tacopina told NewsNation's 'Banfield' when questioned directly about the rumors. Wendy Williams waves at protesters calling for end to her guardianship Williams remains in what she reportedly describes as a 'luxury prison' — a tightly controlled assisted-living facility where she has been under guardianship for almost three years. The announcement comes as fans have mobilized in support of Williams, staging 'Free Wendy' protests outside her facility in New York City this week. Demonstrators gathered below Williams' window, chanting slogans reminiscent of the 'Free Britney' movement that helped end Britney Spears' conservatorship. Williams was seen acknowledging supporters from her window during the demonstrations. Neither the terms of Williams' guardianship nor the identity of her guardian have been publicly disclosed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Wendy Williams Is Hopeful of Finding Love if Guardianship Ends
Kicking off the month on a hopeful note, revealed what's next if her battle to end guardianship proves successful. On April 1, protestors showed up at the assisted living facility in New York City where she resides in her support and against the court-ordered conservatorship. During the demonstration, Williams informed PEOPLE via phone call about her plans to 'stay in New York where I'm comfortable' and find love while discussing other matters of importance. The former talk show host was placed under legal guardianship in 2022 and has since openly shared about the hardships of her living conditions. These reportedly include restrictions from the outside world. Earlier this year, Williams revealed that she has been in a ward since her 2023 dementia diagnosis. Wendy Williams shared her plans to 'fall in love' and continue living in New York City if her guardianship ends, discussing her plans to find romance amid the battle. On Tuesday, she spoke to PEOPLE on call while protestors staged demonstrations with #FreeWendy fliers outside the assisted living facility in NYC where she resides. That same day, protestors also rallied in Los Angeles, supporting her fight against the legal conservatorship with Sabrina Morrissey as her court-appointed guardian. Positive about her battle and fans' support, the former talk show host, while talking about bringing an end to the guardianship, said, 'It will absolutely 1000% happen.' She then notified the publication that when 'I get out of the situation, I'm staying in New York where I'm comfortable.' In addition, Williams noted that she 'can't wait to fall in love.' She further claimed it felt 'very good' to witness an exceedingly large slew of fans and supporters up close. Wendy Williams also mentioned that it's 'long overdue' for her battle against the legal guardianship to conclude. She then described her present living situation, calling the 'memory unit' where she resides in a 'f–king dump.' After this, she expressed her uncertainty regarding the prolonged conservatorship. 'Why am I still a ward? It's been too damn long,' Williams said, highlighting her distrust in people and importance of seeing the media at this point of her life. Moreover, last month, the media personality reportedly underwent a psych evaluation and revealed passing with 'flying colors.' She later spent the evening in NYC's NoHo while her health care advocate and caretaker, Ginalisa Monterrosa, announced these evaluations deemed she 'is not incapacitated.' Originally reported by Nikita Mahato on Reality Tea. The post Wendy Williams Is Hopeful of Finding Love if Guardianship Ends appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fans rally to end Wendy Williams's guardianship
Fans of Wendy Williams gathered on Hollywood Boulevard on Tuesday morning to demand her release from her current guardianship and the assisted-living facility she's currently living in. A small group of people stood on Williams's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the same time as another Free Wendy protest was underway in New York. Paris Hilton's nonprofit grants $1M to women-owned businesses The former daytime talk show host has been at that facility to address cognitive issues after being diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2024. However, in a January interview with 'The Breakfast Club,' Williams denied that she was cognitively impaired and called the facility 'a prison.' Since the interview, Williams has continued to be outspoken about her guardian and conservatorship. The former radio host has been under legal guardianship since 2022. During the East Coast rally, Williams was spotted waving to demonstrators outside. 'Full House' star Dave Coulier says he's cancer free 'They have posters and t-shirts,' she told People Magazine. 'I'm standing here and looking out the window because I like things like that. I love nothing better than to stop and pose.' 'It's nice to see regular people, but it's even more important at this time in my life to see media,' Williams continued. 'At this point in life, I can't trust a lot of people and I can't even get into who I can't trust, but there are people that — oh my gosh, I can't trust them as far as I can throw them.' From 2008 to 2021, Williams hosted the popular daytime talk show 'The Wendy Williams Show.' She stepped away due to health issues tied to lymphedema and Graves' disease. The show aired its final episode in June 2022. She was placed under legal guardianship in May 2022 when Wells Fargo claimed she was an 'incapacitated person' and the 'victim of undue influence and financial exploitation,' according to The Hollywood Reporter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
