Wendy Williams defies guardianship rules with daring dinner dates

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Wendy Williams is refusing to back down in her battle against restrictive guardianship rules, hitting the streets of New York for a second defiant dinner outing in days.

WENDY WILLIAMS HEALTH STRUGGLES

The 60-year-old TV legend rolled into Manhattan’s Tucci restaurant on a mobility scooter – just days after her assisted living facility called the NYPD during a similar escapade with her niece.

“I’m not a prisoner!” Wendy Williams declared, her signature sass undiminished by years of health struggles. “They say I can leave whenever I want, but try unlocking the elevator without permission!”.

The drama unfolded when Williams’ niece Alex Finnie allegedly dodged staff to whisk her aunt out for Italian food last Wednesday, according to the Daily Mail.

WENDY WILLIAMS’ GUARDIANSHIP

Facility Coterie filed a police report, claiming the pair breached rules – a move Williams branded “lies”.

“They’re treating me like a toddler,” she told TMZ during the outing. “I’ve got a college degree, built a global career, and still they act like I can’t order a plate of pasta!”.

Wendy Williams’ guardianship, established in 2022 after a dementia diagnosis, has sparked fierce debate. Her brother Tommy insists she’s “mentally sharp” and “passed cognitive tests with flying colours”, according to Rolling Stone.

“Let her live!” Tommy urged. “She’s not some fragile flower – she’s Wendy Williams!”.

WENDY WILLIAMS AND GUARDIANSHIP FAIRNESS

The former talk show host’s legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, claims Williams enjoys “unrestricted family visits” and luxury amenities. But Williams paints a different picture:

“I’m stuck on the fifth floor with dementia patients. I’m 60 – why am I here?!” she fumed during a recent View interview, according to ABC News.

Her latest rebellion comes as New York agencies probe the guardianship’s fairness.

CARE AND AUTONOMY

Wendy Williams’ team argues she’s been stripped of basic freedoms – from phone access to spontaneous outings – while Morrissey’s lawyers insist she’s “protected”.

“She’s not asking for the moon,” said caregiver Ginalisa Monterrosa. “Just the right to pop to the shops or call a friend without permission.”.

For South Africans, Williams’ fight echoes debates about elderly care and autonomy.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS

While her case involves millions in frozen bank accounts (about R1.2 billion), the core issue resonates universally. Who decides when someone’s “too frail” to live freely?

As Wendy Williams awaits a court-ordered mental capacity review this spring, she’s doubling down on defiance. Her purple talk show chair may be in storage, but her spirit remains unboxed.