Nationwide — Wendy Williams, the 60-year-old former talk show host, has taken legal action to end her court-ordered guardianship, which has been in place since 2022. On Wednesday, she signed an affidavit requesting a judge to terminate the arrangement, arguing that she has “regained capacity” to manage her own affairs. Her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has controlled her finances and well-being for the past two years, but Williams now insists she no longer needs such oversight. According to TMZ, her legal team has already devised a strategy to fight for her independence, starting with a medical evaluation set for next Tuesday.
Williams’ doctors will be handpicked by her legal team, ensuring that her claims of competency are fairly assessed. If the evaluation supports her argument, her lawyers will file an emergency motion demanding the immediate termination of her guardianship. However, if the judge denies her request, Williams is reportedly prepared to escalate the battle by pushing for a jury trial. Her attorney, Jason Atlas, has stated that all parties involved in the case “have Wendy’s best interests at heart” and are hopeful for a resolution that aligns with those interests.
The timing of Williams’ legal move coincides with the release of TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy, a documentary now available on Tubi, which sheds light on her current struggles. Williams, who resides in a New York facility, describes her living conditions as restrictive, even going so far as to say she feels like she is in “prison.” She revealed in the documentary that she has only been allowed outside twice in the past month and is barred from having visitors. Speaking to TMZ’s Harvey Levin, she expressed her frustration, saying, “I want my freedom back.”
Williams has been vocal about her dissatisfaction with the guardianship system, claiming it has “failed from top to bottom.” In the documentary, she insisted that she is not “cognitively impaired” and should not be under such restrictive conditions. Her statements contradict a previous medical diagnosis from Weill Cornell Medical Center, where doctors reportedly found signs of dementia. Despite this, her guardian recently informed the court that she would not object to Williams undergoing another medical evaluation.
In a separate interview with Charlamagne tha God on January 16, Williams further detailed her life inside the facility, describing feelings of isolation and hopelessness. “My life is f–ked up,” she admitted. “I feel like I’m in prison. I keep the door closed, watch TV, listen to the radio, and look out the window. Sit here as my life goes by.” Her candid remarks have only fueled public concern about her situation and added urgency to her legal fight for autonomy.
With her legal team actively working to overturn the guardianship, Williams is determined to regain control over her life. Whether the court grants her request or forces her to fight in a jury trial, she appears unwilling to back down. Her case highlights the broader issue of guardianship rights, and as she continues her battle, many of her fans remain hopeful that she will soon reclaim her independence.
