Wendy Williams – latest update.
I love Wendy Williams. Admittedly, I never watched much of her talk show—just caught snippets here and there. But for some reason, I’ve always liked her. Reading up on her background only solidified that.
It’s sad to see all the health and legal issues she’s facing, and honestly, it’s hard to make sense of it all. The latest? She fired her lawyer in her guardianship/conservatore case. I still don’t understand why she’s under guardianship in the first place. Also, apparently, she was on The Breakfast Club podcast earlier this month—how did I miss that? Definitely listening later.
Wendy Williams is making moves in her battle to end her guardianship.
The former “Wendy Williams Show” host, 60, reportedly fired her court-appointed attorney, Linda Redlisky, on Wednesday.
Sources told TMZ that Redlisky got the pink slip after the attorney allegedly failed to file paperwork for a trial about whether Williams’ guardianship was necessary when the TV star asked her to do so. – New York Post
Lawd, y’all, this poor woman has been put through the wringer. Wendy Williams is only 60—just two years older than me—so how the hell did she end up in this mess?
She says she’s trapped in a “luxury” facility in New York, comparing it to a prison. Meanwhile, her so-called care team claims she’s cognitively impaired, slapping her with a frontotemporal dementia and aphasia diagnosis back in 2023—the same one Bruce Willis got just a year earlier. But Wendy insists she’s fine. So who’s really calling the shots here? And why does this whole situation feel so damn shady?
Wendy Williams breaks her silence on the Breakfast Club explaining how she’s trapped in a conservatorship. #FreeWendy pic.twitter.com/YUo2reUb47
— Free Wendy Williams (@FreeWendy2025) January 16, 2025
Back in 2022, Sabrina Morrissey, a court-appointed guardian, gained control over Wendy’s finances, healthcare, and personal decisions. This all started after a public spat with Wells Fargo and her former financial adviser, Lori Shiller, whom Wendy accused of conspiring to mismanage her money.
What Happened?
So how does someone go from feuding with a bank to being stripped of their independence, placed under guardianship, and confined to a care facility? That’s not just wild—that’s some downright absurd, messed-up shit. We’re talking about a woman who built an entire empire, only to have her rights yanked away like she’s incapable of making her own decisions. The fact that this all started over a financial dispute with Wells Fargo makes it even more suspicious. How does a banking issue spiral into total control over her life? Something about this just doesn’t sit right.
Once again, I have to ask—how does Wells Fargo have the power to put someone under a conservatorship? If they were truly concerned about Wendy Williams being taken advantage of by others, that’s no excuse to lock her into this guardianship mess. It doesn’t make sense to strip someone of their autonomy when there are other ways to address concerns about their well-being. This whole situation reeks of overreach and manipulation.
Help Wendy
A GoFundMe has been set up to help cover Wendy’s legal fees, and they’ve been keeping the page updated regularly. They’re almost at their goal, and the page is clear about exactly where the funds will go to provide support.
1/21/25 *UPDATE* We will be officially retaining the law firm of Schwartz Sladkus Reich Greenberg Atlas LLP (SSRGA) to represent Alex Finnie to petition the court to address all issues pertaining to Wendy Williams’ guardianship. Lead attorneys are Jason Atlas and Brett Nussbaum! A 20k retainer will be submitted from the GOFUNDME.
1/29/2025 – It’s time to stand up!!! Enough is enough!!!! It’s time to push back against this flawed system…
1/25 – WOW! We’re so close to our goal! When we initially started this GoFundMe, we debated whether people would believe the funds would be used to help Wendy get released from this guardianship. Would the public understand that Wendy has no access to her funds? Would people believe in her and want to support her release from this guardianship? There were so many what-ifs; look at you all just coming through! Let’s get to that goal!! #freewendy
The GoFundMe page goes into more detail about the legal fees Wendy is facing, breaking down exactly how the donations will be used to support her case. It also includes some heartfelt messages from Wendy herself, expressing her gratitude for the outpouring of support from her fans. She acknowledges how much it means to her and how essential their help is in fighting this legal battle. The transparency on the page helps fans understand just how critical their contributions are in helping her regain control of her life.
Wells Fargo Is A Chump
While Wells Fargo can’t directly place someone like Wendy Williams into a conservatorship, they can be involved in initiating the process if they believe a person is at risk of being taken advantage of or is unable to manage their own finances. In Wendy’s case, Wells Fargo reportedly raised concerns about her well-being and legal capacity to handle her own money after her public financial issues and health concerns. As a result, they froze her accounts, claiming she was potentially being exploited.
A court, not a bank, must approve a conservatorship. It typically happens when a person is deemed incapable of managing their own affairs due to mental or physical illness. In Wendy’s case, the bank’s actions likely triggered a legal process that led to the court’s decision. However, this messy and complex situation raises questions about whether the conservatorship truly serves her best interest.
So, a bank can raise concerns about your ability to manage your own finances, and just like that, it can trigger a court process to decide if you should be placed under a conservatorship? That doesn’t seem right at all. Essentially, a financial institution can flag you, and suddenly your autonomy is up for grabs, with a judge deciding whether or not you’re capable of making your own decisions. The fact that someone’s entire life—money, health, and personal choices—can be controlled based on a bank’s assessment raises major red flags. It’s a dangerous precedent, and it doesn’t sit well that a single institution has this much power over someone’s future.
I’ll keep an eye on this case and definitely write more about it in the future.
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