Wendy Williams Speaks Out Against Guardianship, Describes Life as 'Prison'

The former talk show host disputes claims of cognitive impairment and calls for greater autonomy after three years under a court-appointed guardianship.

Wendy Williams, 60, has been under a court-appointed guardianship since 2022, following claims of cognitive impairment and financial mismanagement.
In interviews with Don Lemon and The Breakfast Club, Williams refuted her guardian's claims that she has dementia, describing her life as isolated and tightly controlled.
Williams revealed she has limited access to her family, cannot freely use her phone or electronics, and is required to take seven daily pills without clear explanations of their purpose.
Her niece, Alex Finnie, and other supporters have called for transparency in her guardianship, likening her current living conditions to a 'luxury prison.'
Williams expressed a desire to return to Florida to live with her family and resume work on her own terms, but her ability to travel and make decisions remains under the control of the guardianship court.