Wendy Williams is not staying silent. The former talk show host, 60, fiercely rejected claims that she is incapacitated during a pre-taped interview on The View, which airs Friday.
Speaking over the phone, Williams defended her decision to undergo an independent psychological evaluation, stating that she passed without issue. She also explained her recent hospital visit, saying she needed a medical check-up and bloodwork for her thyroid condition.
Williams made it clear that she had full control over her choices, pushing back against claims that she is unfit to manage her own life. She expressed frustration, saying she does not understand why anyone would label her incapacitated.
Guardianship Battle Intensifies
Williams is currently under the legal guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey, a court-appointed representative overseeing her financial and personal affairs. However, she is fighting to regain her independence.
The situation escalated earlier this week when Williams was seen asking paparazzi for help outside her $18,000-per-month assisted living facility in Hudson Yards. She later described the facility as a “luxury prison” where she is restricted from making her own decisions.
Williams detailed a recent dinner outing with her niece, Alex Finnie, saying it was meant to be a simple celebration. However, she claims that staff at the facility filed a police report against her after the outing. She revealed that she is not permitted to leave her floor, which she says is a memory care unit for elderly residents much older than her.
“I’m 60 years old. Why am I here?” she asked during the interview.
Williams has been making public appearances to speak out against her conservatorship, including interviews on The Breakfast Club and Good Day New York. She insists that the restrictions placed on her are unnecessary and that she is fully capable of managing her own life.
Future in Broadcasting Uncertain
During her The View appearance, Williams was asked about her future in media. She expressed frustration that her guardianship is preventing her from pursuing new opportunities.
Williams, who was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame, reflected on her decades-long career and the impact she has made in the industry. However, she believes that as long as she remains under guardianship, she will be unable to return to broadcasting.
Legal representatives for Morrissey have responded to Williams’ claims, describing them as misleading and inaccurate. Despite this, Williams remains determined to regain control over her life.
Her full interview is set to air Friday, and many of her supporters are eager to hear her side of the story.
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