Former television host Wendy Williams made a rare public appearance via phone call on The View on March 14, 2025, speaking candidly about her ongoing guardianship battle, her living situation, and her health. The 60-year-old, who was placed under a court-ordered guardianship in 2022, refuted claims of incapacitation and expressed her frustration over her current legal and personal circumstances. Williams, known for her decades-long career in radio and daytime television, emphasized her desire to regain control over her life and finances.
Williams Challenges Claims of Incapacitation
Williams, joined by health care advocate Ginalisa Monterroso from Connect Care Advisory Group, strongly denied allegations that she is incapacitated. She revealed that she had recently undergone independent cognitive testing at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan and claimed to have aced the evaluation.
“It was my choice to get an independent evaluation on my incapacitation, which — I don’t have,” Williams said on The View. “How dare they say I have incapacitation? I do not!”
This was in direct response to statements from her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, and her legal team, who insist that Williams remains legally incapacitated and is receiving the necessary medical care. The View co-host Sunny Hostin read a statement from Morrissey’s attorney, which stated that Williams has not been kept from her family and is under proper care. However, Williams firmly rejected these claims, demanding an end to the guardianship and an overhaul of her legal representation.
Williams Demands a New Guardian and Freedom from Legal Control
Williams did not hold back in her criticism of her guardian and the judge overseeing her case. She made it clear that she wanted Morrissey removed and replaced with someone else.
“I need a new guardian,” Williams stated. “I need them to get off my neck! I can’t do it with these two people again. I need a new guardian, and I need out of this guardianship.”
The television personality, who previously hosted The Wendy Williams Show for over a decade, highlighted her professional background as proof that she is capable of managing her own affairs.
“I’m a college-educated woman. I’m a globally known personality, from radio to television. I’ve been doing important things all of my life,” she said. “It’s been over three years, and it’s time for my money and my life to get back to status quo.”
Williams’ Current Living Situation and Struggles in a Memory Care Unit
Williams currently resides on the memory care floor of a senior living facility in New York City. During her interview, she described feeling out of place among elderly residents.
“The people are 90 and 80 and 70. I’m 60. Why am I here?” she questioned. “These people don’t remember anything. Unlike me. I remember everything.”
She further revealed that she spends most of her time in her bedroom and is not allowed visitors. Williams lamented that her personal belongings, including clothes, sneakers, and handbags, are in storage. She described her recent hospital visit as a “breath of fresh air” in contrast to the isolation she faces at the care facility.
Williams Addresses Sobriety and Past Struggles with Addiction
Williams’ battle with addiction has been well-documented. In the 2024 Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams?, her struggle with alcohol use was highlighted, with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., stating that his mother was diagnosed with “alcohol-induced dementia” after prolonged heavy drinking.
However, Williams insisted during her recent interviews that she is now sober and fully in control of her actions. She stated that she can “easily” remain alcohol-free for the rest of her life. However, she admitted to drinking alcohol on her birthday last year, describing it as a brief moment of celebration.
“But I must admit to you that when I got from Connecticut to New York, it was my birthday, July 18, and yes, I celebrated,” she confessed. “But no more, no more alcohol, thank you.”
She also assured listeners that she was maintaining her health and was being proactive about her well-being, revealing that she underwent tests for her thyroid while at the hospital.
NYPD Welfare Check and Hospitalization
Williams’ recent hospitalization followed a welfare check conducted by the NYPD on March 10. Monterroso, who has been advocating for Williams’ well-being, was the one who initially alerted authorities, citing concerns that Williams was being isolated and needed help.
Monterroso described the incident on The Breakfast Club, revealing that multiple police officers arrived at Williams’ care facility. She was on the phone with them at the time, pleading for Williams to be removed from the facility.
“I pleaded with the police, as if Wendy was my child, ‘Please, you need to get her off this floor. She is confined.’” Monterroso recounted.
Williams added, “I told [the police], ‘I am not incapacitated’ … as I’ve been accused. And the floor that I live on is the memory unit — the people who live there don’t remember anything, unlike me. Like, why am I here? What is going on? It’s a cry for help.”
What Comes Next for Williams?
Williams has made it clear that her primary goal is to regain full control over her life and finances. She has been vocal about her desire to have her guardianship reviewed and overturned. With independent cognitive evaluations reportedly supporting her claims, she remains hopeful that she can secure her independence once again.
For now, her fans and supporters continue to watch closely as she fights for her freedom. As legal proceedings unfold, Williams’ case has sparked wider conversations about the complexities of guardianship, mental health, and personal autonomy in the entertainment industry.
Williams remains determined, emphasizing that she is capable, strong, and ready to reclaim her life.
“Getting out of this guardianship is my No. 1 most important thing,” she declared.
As she continues her legal battle, the world will be watching to see if she can finally regain control over her own affairs and return to the spotlight on her own terms.
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