Wendy Williams, the iconic talk show host known for her candid commentary and larger-than-life personality, has recently been at the center of public concern due to her ongoing health and legal struggles.
A Cry for Help
On March 10, 2025, Wendy Williams, 60, was transported from her assisted living facility in New York City to Lenox Hill Hospital following a welfare check by the NYPD. This intervention occurred after Williams reportedly dropped a handwritten note from her fifth-floor window, pleading for assistance. The note, addressed to nearby paparazzi, read, “Help! Wendy!!”
Upon arrival at the hospital, Williams underwent a psychiatric evaluation known as a “capacity test,” designed to assess cognitive function. She reportedly achieved a perfect score, with sources stating that her “mental capacity is fully intact.”
Challenging the Guardianship
Williams has been under a court-ordered guardianship since 2022, following concerns about her health and financial well-being. The guardianship, managed by Sabrina Morrissey, has faced increasing scrutiny, especially from Williams herself. In a January 2025 interview on “The Breakfast Club,” Williams vehemently denied claims of cognitive impairment, stating, “I am not cognitively impaired, but I feel like I am in prison.” She described her living conditions as isolating and expressed a strong desire to regain control over her life.
In February 2025, Williams’ legal team filed an emergency petition to remove her from the assisted living facility, citing it as an “unsafe environment.” This move followed her successful completion of the mental evaluation and her ongoing claims that the facility is akin to a “luxury prison.”
Allegations of Elder Abuse
Further complicating matters, Adult Protective Services (APS) has reportedly opened an investigation into potential elder abuse concerning Williams’ guardianship. Allegations have surfaced that Morrissey sent Williams to Miami to visit her father with a credit card that had no available funds, leaving her unable to pay for her expenses. Sources claim this incident exemplifies the mismanagement of Williams’ affairs and raises serious concerns about her well-being under the current guardianship arrangement.
The Road Ahead
Williams’ recent perfect score on the capacity test could play a pivotal role in her legal battle to terminate the guardianship. The results of this evaluation are expected to be presented to the presiding judge, potentially influencing the court’s decision regarding her autonomy.
