Wendy Williams launches a GoFundMe campaign to challenge her guardianship, claiming she’s trapped with only $15 to her name.
But is she right to do it? Or is her conservatorship just? This is the Britney situation all over again.
At a Glance
- Wendy Williams’ family started a GoFundMe to raise $50,000 to fight her guardianship
- Williams was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in May 2023
- The former talk show host claims she’s not cognitively impaired and feels “like in prison”
- Williams’ accounts were frozen by Wells Fargo in 2022, leading to court-ordered guardianship
- The family seeks funds for legal representation to challenge the guardianship
Family Launches GoFundMe to Challenge Guardianship
In a surprising turn of events, the family of former talk show host Wendy Williams has launched a GoFundMe campaign titled “Support Wendy Williams’ Fight for Independence.” The fundraiser aims to collect $50,000 to help free Williams from what they describe as an isolating and unjust conservatorship. This move comes after Williams was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in May 2023, leading to a court-ordered guardianship.
The family claims that the guardianship has severed Williams’ connections with friends and loved ones, leaving her isolated in New York. They hope to use the funds raised to secure legal representation and challenge the guardianship, with the ultimate goal of returning Williams to Florida where her personal support network resides.
Despite her reported diagnosis, Williams has been vocal about her dissatisfaction with the current arrangement. In a plea for freedom, she called into The Breakfast Club radio show, describing her situation as a “prison” and “emotional abuse.” Williams has consistently maintained that she is competent and finds her restricted financial situation intolerable.
“I am not cognitively impaired, but I feel like I am in prison,” Williams said.
The former talk show host’s financial situation has become dire, with Williams claiming she has access to only $15. This stark contrast to her former wealth has fueled her determination to challenge the guardianship and regain control of her finances.
Legal and Medical Complexities
The situation is further complicated by conflicting reports about Williams’ health. Her attorney, Roberta Kaplan, has stated that Williams is dealing with frontal lobe dementia, a neurological disease with no cure that requires lifelong care. This diagnosis, along with reports of alcohol-related brain damage and aphasia, paints a complex picture of Williams’ current condition.
Adding to the complexity, Williams’ legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, is prohibited from commenting on the situation due to a court order. This lack of transparency has only fueled speculation and concern among Williams’ supporters.
As the GoFundMe campaign gains traction, it shines a light on the challenges faced by individuals under guardianship, even those who were once in the public eye. But it raises lots of questions, including about whether Williams should be challenging her conservatorship to begin with.
