Wendy Williams Defies Odds: Fashion Week Without a Wheelchair Amid Health Battle
WENDY WILLIAMS' FASHION STATEMENT: INSIDE THE TALK SHOW HOST'S BATTLE FOR FREEDOM
The drama continues to unfold in the life of Wendy Williams, the 61-year-old former talk show host who's been embroiled in a high-stakes battle for her freedom. Despite being under a conservatorship that controls her finances and health, Williams made a stunning appearance at New York Fashion Week, sending a clear message: she's not going down without a fight.
The media mogul, who's been living at a luxury assisted-living facility in New York since 2022, was spotted posing at designer Bach Mai's Spring 2026 runway show. Dressed to the nines in a black minidress with a Gucci statement belt and Chanel combat boots, Williams proved she still has it – despite her ongoing health battle.
But this wasn't just any ordinary fashion outing for Williams. It came on the heels of a new medical evaluation that confirmed her diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and aphasia. The results, which were obtained by People, revealed that Williams' neurological condition is more severe than previously thought – but she's not taking it lying down.
In fact, sources close to Williams claim that she's been preparing for a speaking tour to advocate for guardianship protections. That's right; the woman who once ruled daytime TV with an iron fist is now fighting for her rights as a citizen. And she's got no intention of returning to her old job – at least not yet.
According to insiders, Williams has grown tired of being controlled by others and wants to take back control of her life. "She's determined to live the rest of her days on her own terms," says an insider. "And if that means challenging the conservatorship, so be it."
But Williams' ex-husband Kevin Hunter is not having it. In a shocking move, he filed a $250 million lawsuit alleging that Williams is a victim of abuse and that her guardian should be replaced. Ouch.
The court documents obtained by People reveal a tangled web of allegations and counter-allegations between Williams, Hunter, and the guardian, Sabrina Morrissey. But one thing's clear: Williams will not go quietly into the night.
In fact, she's been holding "help" signs out her window, urging others to come to her aid. It's a bold move from a woman who's already been diagnosed with a debilitating neurological condition – but it speaks volumes about her determination to fight for what's hers.
The latest development in this drama-filled saga is that an attorney representing Morrissey has requested the court extend the conservatorship for another three months, citing complications from various parties challenging the guardianship and Morrissey's role as guardian. But Williams is having none of it – and neither are her attorneys, who claim they're "highly upset" about the recent coverage surrounding her health.
As the battle for Wendy Williams' freedom continues to unfold, one thing's clear: this is far from over. Stay tuned, folks; it's about to get juicy.
UPDATE: In a shocking twist, an insider revealed that Williams has been secretly plotting a speaking tour to advocate for guardianship protections – and she's already approached several high-profile speakers' bureaus. "She's not just fighting for her own freedom," says the source. "She wants to use her platform to help others who've been trapped in similar situations." Stay tuned, folks; this is about to get even juicier.
