Wendy Williams Speaks Out About Conservatorship and Life in Care Facility

Wendy Williams has opened up for the first time in a live interview since her struggles with frontotemporal dementia and a conservatorship were brought to light in a bombshell Lifetime documentary.

The former talk show host, 60, called into The Breakfast Club on Thursday morning, where she spoke with DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God, and guest host Loren LoRosa. Charlamagne, who co-hosted a radio show with Williams in the early 2000s, described her situation as being “trapped in a conservatorship.”

“I Feel Like I Am in Prison”

During the emotional call, Williams described feeling isolated and mistreated at the high-security facility where she currently resides.

“I am not cognitively impaired. But I feel like I am in prison,” she said. “I’m in this place where the people are in their 90s and their 80s and their 70s. There’s something wrong with these people here on this floor.”

Williams also criticized the system she says has confined her, calling her treatment “emotional abuse.”

Strict Restrictions and Isolation

Williams’ niece, Alex, joined the call to provide additional details, describing the tight security at the facility. According to Alex, Wendy is only allowed to make calls, as her previous phone was taken away, leaving her unable to receive incoming calls or messages.

“They won’t allow you to leave or have visitors,” Williams said. “You can’t even leave to take a walk or visit family members.”

Alex added that the isolation has taken a toll on Wendy’s mental and emotional well-being. “She’s sitting in that room all day, every day, without proper sunlight,” Alex said, recounting her own experience of being subjected to intense questioning during a visit in October.

Concerns Over Retaliation

Wendy also expressed fears about being denied permission to visit her 94-year-old father for his birthday in February. “At 94, the day after that is not promised,” she said tearfully.

Alex suggested that Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, might retaliate against the interview by imposing further restrictions.

“She’s prepared for the fact that her phone might be taken away,” Alex said. “What you’re hearing now is just a snippet of what we’ve been dealing with for the last several years.”

The family has raised concerns about Wendy potentially being moved to another location without their knowledge, leaving them unable to contact her.

Lifetime Documentary Sparks Lawsuit

Williams’ struggles became public with the airing of the Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams? Her family claims they were not allowed to see her during the documentary’s production and were unaware of her whereabouts.

In response, Williams’ representatives stated in February 2024 that she had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023. They added that Williams was “able to do many things for herself” and was involved in selecting her care team.

However, Morrissey later filed court documents claiming that Wendy had become “cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated.” Morrissey also alleged that Williams was unable to consent to being filmed for the documentary, leading to a lawsuit against A+E Networks.

Ongoing Developments

This rare interview sheds light on Wendy Williams’ current situation, sparking renewed conversations about conservatorships and the treatment of individuals with medical and legal challenges.

As the legal battle unfolds, Williams and her family are advocating for greater freedom and transparency. This story is developing.