On March 11, 2025, Wendy Williams, renowned star of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, made a notable appearance on Good Day New York, shedding light on her ongoing struggle with conservatorship. The 60-year-old television personality provided updates following a recent hospital visit after her removal from an assisted living facility.
During the segment, Williams revealed that she recently completed independent cognitive assessments, confidently stating she “passed with flying colors.”This achievement has fueled her hopes of exiting the conservatorship, emphasizing her desire to “stay in New York”and “return to work.”She candidly described the termination of the conservatorship as her “number one”goal. Accompanying her was her caretaker, Ginalia Monterrosa, who supported her throughout the discussion.
“She had those tests, she’s been deemed she is not incapacitated,”her caretaker shared.
Wendy Williams Discusses Aspirations for Freedom and Work
Wendy Williams articulated her determination to reclaim a normal life outside the confines of conservatorship.
“That is what I want, and that is what I got,”she stated firmly.
In expressing her eagerness to return to work and achieve independence, Williams highlighted the restrictions imposed by her conservatorship, detailing her life at the assisted living facility.
“I’m on the fifth floor, it’s called the memory unit. This is a floor where you [go if you] don’t remember anything,”she explained.
Additionally, Williams described the limitations of her living conditions, noting that in order to access the gym on the third floor, she requires prior permission. She conveyed her readiness to take charge of her financial affairs, stating,
“Of course, [I will get] a financial advisor, of course somebody to look over my money. The money I have right now is all with my guardian person.”
Welfare Check and Steps Towards Releasing Guardianship
Monterrosa disclosed that she reached out to Adult Protective Services due to concerns about Williams’ well-being, which prompted a welfare check by the NYPD, ultimately leading to her hospitalization. Monterrosa elaborated on her decision, explaining that currently, “there isn’t anything right now that legally allows Wendy to bring an attorney on board.”
Williams recounted her experience with the police and medical staff, stating;
“The police showed up. I’m exhausted. You know what I’m saying? I wanted to go to the hospital to talk to the doctor,”she said.
She further mentioned that she requested an independent doctor for evaluation. During her cognitive tests, she was asked straightforward questions like “who’s the president? What’s your birth date?”Monterrosa affirmed that Williams answered all with perfect accuracy.
Wendy Williams also discussed the challenges she faces under her current conservatorship, which restricts many aspects of her freedom, including outdoor activities and communication.
“I have a landline phone. [It’s] horrible,”she remarked.
Details on the Welfare Check and Hospital Transport
On March 10, 2025, Wendy Williams was transported to a hospital by the NYPD following a welfare check at her Manhattan assisted living facility, sparked by her dropping distress notes from her window reading, “Help! Wendy!!.”Since May 2022, she has been under court-ordered guardianship due to alleged cognitive impairments, which she has widely contested, equating her circumstances to imprisonment.
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