Wendy Williams is back in the headlines after a New York court decided to keep her under guardianship, following a fresh diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia. This news hits hard for fans who have followed the former daytime TV star’s long and very public health journey.
The decision comes after doctors ran a full battery of medical and psychological tests, including brain scans. These new results confirmed the original diagnosis from 2023, giving the court enough grounds to extend her guardianship through late 2025.
Since 2022, Wendy Williams has been under the care of court-appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey. This arrangement gives Morrissey legal control over her finances and decisions. It is meant to protect Wendy, but the setup has faced constant backlash. Morrissey recently asked the court for a three-month extension, saying ongoing lawsuits are complicating things.
Hunter filed a lawsuit accusing her guardian of abuse, financial misconduct, and even hiding the whole guardianship process from her loved ones.
Lawyer Pushes Back on Diagnosis
Williams’ camp isn’t taking the diagnosis at face value either. Her lawyer, Joe Tacopina, says the entire thing smells fishy. He is openly challenging the credibility of the new medical findings and claims the diagnosis is “false.” According to Tacopina, there is an agenda at play, one meant to keep Wendy under tight control.
That is a serious claim. Tacopina says no one has shown proof of the updated diagnosis, and he is demanding access to the actual medical report. He believes this is less about Wendy’s health and more about power, money, and control over her brand and estate.
The former talkshow host, now 61, has been vocal, even while facing health struggles. In March 2025, she claimed to have passed her mental health evaluations “with flying colors” and has been clear that she wants out of the guardianship. She’s said publicly that her lawyers are furious about the extension and that she’s determined to fight back.
That energy sparked the rise of the #FreeWendy movement. Fans are rallying behind her, questioning whether the guardianship is helping or hurting her. While some worry about her ability to care for herself, others say the guardianship feels more like a trap than protection.
Two major documentaries, “Where Is Wendy Williams?” (2024) and “Trapped: What is Happening to Wendy Williams” (2025), put her story front and center. They have raised tough questions about celebrity guardianships, mental health misdiagnoses, and who gets to make decisions when the spotlight fades.
What Comes Next?
The court hasn’t made a final call on Hunter’s lawsuit yet. Until that happens, the guardianship stands. Morrissey remains in charge, and Wendy Williams’ personal and financial life will stay under court watch.
This case isn’t just about one woman. It is a bigger conversation about how we treat people with health challenges, especially public figures. The guardianship system is meant to help those who can’t help themselves. But what happens when the person in question says loud and clear, “I’m fine”?
For now, Wendy Williams is still fighting. The former host wants her independence, her voice, and her life back.
