Feb 17 2025 38 mins
Wendy Williams "You Know What I Mean"
Wendy Williams & Guardianship Controversy
Key Points:
- Wendy’s Call to Charlamagne Tha God: Wendy Williams called into his radio show, stating she is not cognitively impaired but is being held in a facility.
- Facility Details: She has been in a New York assisted living facility (5th-floor memory care unit) for 8 months. She can make calls but cannot receive them. No access to a cell phone, computer, or iPad.
- Guardianship Concerns:
- GinaLisa Monterroso (Connect Care Advisory Founder) questions why Wendy is under guardianship, stating no professional has assessed her condition.
- Rosanna Scotto (News Anchor & Friend) has seen Wendy at her worst but believes she is at her best now and should not be in a locked facility.
- Alex Finne (Wendy’s Niece): Thought Wendy was moving into an apartment in NYC. She is now isolated and trying to share her story.
- Financial Issues & Guardianship Origins:
- Wendy’s son, Kevin Hunter Jr., mismanaged her money, including spending $113,000 on a boat.
- Wells Fargo froze her accounts after failing to contact her, triggering the guardianship.
- Legal Battle: No clear explanation for why Wendy remains under guardianship for three years.
- Judicial & Guardian Actions:
- The judge authorized Wendy’s guardian to profit from her assets.
- Documents are sealed, and Wendy has never been reassessed.
- A lawsuit with Lifetime & A&E may be restricting her communication.
- Cognitive Health Debate:
- Wendy was reportedly drinking heavily during her documentary.
- Diagnosed with aphasia and possible Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), but experts suggest alcohol-induced dementia could be reversible.
- She hasn’t seen a doctor in over 18 months.
- Wendy’s Mental & Emotional State:
- Friends and family claim she sounds like her old self.
- She wants her freedom back and someone else to manage her money.
- Wants to visit her 94-year-old father in Miami, which she finally did on February 15th.
- Recent Interview (Jan 20th) with Harvey Levin:
- Wendy displayed sharp memory, recalling Donald Trump as the 47th president and past encounters with celebrities.
- Made comments about Diddy ("prison for life") and JLo ("a good girl until she’s not").
- Talked about relationships, cheating, and wanting to date again in NYC.
- Court Decision (Sept 2024):
- The judge ruled her son cannot manage her finances, but a new guardian is yet to be assigned.
Takeaways
- Wendy Williams feels trapped and imprisoned in her current situation.
- There are concerns about her mental health and possible misdiagnosis.
- Family dynamics play a significant role in Wendy's life and decisions.
- The conservatorship has raised questions about her autonomy and rights.
- Wendy's cognitive state appears to be better than previously reported.
- The importance of having a sober coach for recovery is emphasized.
- Wendy's son has been involved in questionable financial decisions.
- The role of care managers is crucial in ensuring proper healthcare.
- There is a significant concern about the motivations of those around Wendy.
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