Former talk show host Wendy Williams made an emotional appearance on The Breakfast Club radio show Thursday morning. The 60-year-old media personality revealed shocking details about her life under conservatorship.
Emotional Plea for Freedom Reveals $15 Bank Balance
Williams broke down in tears during the interview, claiming she feels “trapped” in a New York facility. “I have $15,” she disclosed, adding that her beloved cats are now gone. The star’s raw confession painted a stark picture of her current situation.
Despite her 2023 diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, Williams firmly stated, “I’m not cognitively impaired.” Her frustration was evident as she questioned listeners, “Do I seem that way, God damn it?”
Inside the Facility: Limited Contact and Strict Rules
The facility where Williams resides maintains strict security measures. She can make outgoing calls to loved ones, but they cannot contact her. Additionally, she has no access to computers or the internet.
“I feel like I’m in prison,” Williams explained. “I’m definitely isolated. I keep the door closed, I watch TV, listen to the radio and look out the window. Sit here as my life goes by.”
Family Support and Legal Battles Over Documentary
Williams’s niece, Alex Finnie, defended her aunt’s mental state during the radio appearance. “Anybody that knows my aunt knows she’s always been a unique personality,” Finnie insisted. “How she’s talking, that’s her.”
Meanwhile, her guardian, Sabrina E. Morrissey, recently filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of the Lifetime documentary “Where Is Wendy Williams?” The network countersued, maintaining that Morrissey knew about the documentary’s content.
Recent Public Appearances and Ongoing Concerns
Despite her confinement, Williams made rare public appearances in December. She attended her son Kevin Jr.’s college graduation in Miami. Later that month, she was spotted in Fort Lauderdale with her nephew, Travis Finnie.
Her guardian’s recent legal declaration states that Williams “has become cognitively impaired and permanently incapacitated” due to early onset dementia. This statement directly contradicts Williams’s own assessment of her condition.
