Wendy Williams: Guardianship Update – “I Will Get Out
- Wendy Williams, the former talk show host, is publicly asserting her determination to end her court-appointed guardianship, just one week after a medical evaluation affirmed its continuation.
- The renewed fight for independence comes after PEOPLE reported last week that Williams has been formally diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia, conditions initially identified in 2023.
- Currently,an attorney for Williams' guardian,Sabrina Morrissey, has requested a court extension until November 3rd to assess the continued necessity of the guardianship.
Wendy Williams Vows to Fight for Freedom Amid Guardianship Battle and Dementia Diagnosis
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A Determined Voice
Wendy Williams, the former talk show host, is publicly asserting her determination to end her court-appointed guardianship, just one week after a medical evaluation affirmed its continuation. Speaking to Page Six on August 16,2025,Williams expressed her resolve,stating,”My attorneys are highly upset… I will get out of [this] guardianship.” She specifically acknowledged her legal team, Allan Diamond and Joe Tacopina, in her statement.
Complex Health Challenges and Legal Battles
The renewed fight for independence comes after PEOPLE reported last week that Williams has been formally diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia, conditions initially identified in 2023. This diagnosis has fueled both the legal proceedings surrounding her guardianship and a growing public movement advocating for her autonomy.
Currently,an attorney for Williams’ guardian,Sabrina Morrissey, has requested a court extension until November 3rd to assess the continued necessity of the guardianship. Complicating matters, legal challenges are anticipated from multiple parties, including representatives of Williams’ family and her ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, who intend to contest both the guardianship itself and Morrissey’s role as guardian.
A History of Health Concerns and Legal Intervention
Williams was placed under guardianship in 2022 after concerns arose regarding her financial assets.This followed a period of public scrutiny surrounding her health, beginning with her departure from her nationally syndicated talk show in 2020 due to a graves’ disease diagnosis and other undisclosed health issues. For the two years prior to March 2025,Williams resided in an assisted living facility.
Documentaries Shed Light on Williams’ Struggles
Recent documentaries have offered a closer look at Williams’ challenges.The 2024 Lifetime documentary, Where Is Wendy Williams, explored issues including memory lapses, behavioral changes, and allegations of substance misuse. The ID Channel followed with Trapped: what is Happening to Wendy Williams, further investigating the circumstances surrounding her guardianship and the growing #FreeWendy
movement, which advocates for her release from the legal arrangement.