Saving Wendy: TMZ Documentary Uncovers the Truth About Wendy Williams’ Guardianship & Health
Saving Wendy: The Truth Behind Wendy Williams’ Guardianship and Health
TMZ’s Documentary Unveils Wendy Williams’ Struggles
A new TMZ documentary, Saving Wendy, uncovers shocking details about Wendy Williams’ guardianship, medical condition, and her fight to regain control of her life.
Wendy Williams Speaks Out on Her Health
Despite being diagnosed with dementia in 2023, Williams claims she hasn’t seen a doctor in nearly two years.
8 years ago, I was on The Wendy Williams Show as a “super fan,” won $8K, and got career advice from Wendy herself. A month later, I got laid off, but that check arrived just in time. Wendy saved my life. She needs to be freed! #FreeWendy #WendyWilliams @alexfinnieWPLG pic.twitter.com/ciJhYbISfe
— Katelyn (@K_V_B_) February 13, 2025
Life Inside a Memory Care Facility
The documentary reveals that Williams resides in a memory care unit alongside elderly residents with severe cognitive decline. She reports limited freedom—only being allowed outside twice in a month, with no access to her personal phone or iPad. Even inside the facility, she cannot leave her room without supervision.
In a SHOCKING new documentary, Wendy Williams speaks out from behind the glass of her room at an assisted living facility. She claims she’s in an abusive guardianship & being treated like a prisoner. Watch ‘TMZ Presents: Saving Wendy’ NOW for free on @Tubi https://t.co/VJU5n37AaT pic.twitter.com/qQw5Veww4s
— TMZ (@TMZ) February 12, 2025
Financial Control and Legal Battles
Williams’ finances are controlled by her court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, who has legal authority to manage her estate. The documentary claims that Williams’ possessions remain locked in storage, and a court order prevents public discussions about her case, limiting transparency.
The Role of Her Son in the Conservatorship
Wendy Williams Confirms Son STOLE HER MONEY..
— The Gworls Are Fighting (@baddietvv) February 12, 2025
Wendy talks about the mishandling of her money in TMZ's new documentary, "Saving Wendy," which is streaming for free on Tubi. She says her guardianship was launched after her bank, Wells Fargo, noticed a number of hefty unauthorized… pic.twitter.com/c1uUgANxHd
According to the documentary, Williams’ guardianship was established after her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., withdrew large sums from her account without her knowledge. Wells Fargo reportedly flagged the transactions, leading to her assets being frozen and the court stepping in.
Williams’ Fight for Freedom
Despite strict legal restrictions, Williams is determined to reclaim control. She has hired a lawyer to challenge the guardianship and is scheduled for a new medical evaluation that could impact her case.
