For the past year, former daytime talk show host Wendy Williams has been fighting to end her court-ordered guardianship, and now her legal team is making a major push for her freedom.
According to The Sun, Wendy’s attorney is filing an emergency petition today to remove her from her New York City senior living facility, arguing that she should be moved to a less restrictive environment after recently passing a mental evaluation with flying colors.
Wendy Williams Calls Facility a “Luxury Prison”
Wendy, 60, has vocally objected to the conditions of her current living situation, specifically the locked memory unit where she is housed. She has described the facility as a “luxury prison,” claiming she is not allowed to leave and is being unfairly restricted.
The legal battle escalated earlier this week when the NYPD conducted a welfare check on Wendy, leading to her being admitted to a local hospital. While the hospital reportedly attempted to discharge her back to the senior facility on Monday night, Wendy and her lawyer objected.
Sources close to Wendy told The Sun:
“Wendy’s team told the hospital that their client has a fundamental human right to refuse to be discharged to an unsafe environment.”
A Legal Showdown Over Wendy’s Next Steps
Wendy’s hospitalization led to a tense confrontation between her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, and her legal team. According to insiders, Morrissey was adamant about returning Wendy to the locked floor of the assisted living facility, but Wendy and her attorney pushed back.
As a result, the hospital kept Wendy overnight while her attorney worked to get an alternative housing plan approved.
Adding to the controversy, sources also claim that Morrissey allegedly tried to interfere with Wendy’s recent mental evaluation, though the specifics of this alleged interference remain unclear.
What’s Next for Wendy Williams?
Wendy’s emergency petition could mark a major turning point in her fight for independence. While her guardian recently claimed that Wendy does not know she has dementia, passing a mental evaluation suggests otherwise—potentially strengthening Wendy’s case for a less restrictive living situation.
The battle over Wendy Williams’ guardianship continues, but for now, she and her legal team are making it clear: she is ready to take control of her life again.