July 9, 2025 • 3 mins
Wendy Williams BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.
Wendy Williams is back in the headlines in a fashion that only she can deliver, blending public intrigue, legal drama, and a touch of that trademark flair. This past week, Williams made a rare and attention-grabbing appearance at Columbia University, supporting her friend and fashion designer Mel Maxi. She arrived dressed head to toe in a custom ensemble by Maxi, drawing praise from fans and sparking conversation across social media platforms. Videos circulated of Williams showing off her outfit—and perhaps more notably, her physical improvement. Observers on TikTok and Instagram zoomed in on her legs, noting significant progress in her years-long battle with lymphedema. Many commented on her mental acuity, with fans playfully questioning previous reports of cognitive decline and even calling for her return to television, saying, “Mother is back” according to The Neighborhood Talk and TMZ.
Her recent outings do come against a larger, more complicated backdrop: her ongoing legal fight over her guardianship. Since 2022, Williams’ finances have been under court supervision following Wells Fargo’s claims of possible undue influence and financial exploitation. She’s lived in a New York memory care facility since her 2023 diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, similar to that of Bruce Willis. Yet Williams has repeatedly insisted in interviews, including a January call-in to The Breakfast Club, that she is not cognitively impaired and described her guardianship as a kind of prison. She said, “I am not cognitively impaired. But I feel like I am in prison,” highlighting her frustration and desire for more control over her life.
The legal saga escalated most recently when her ex-husband Kevin Hunter filed a $250 million lawsuit in federal court, demanding her immediate release from what he calls involuntary confinement. Filed in June, the suit targets Williams’ guardian Sabrina Morrissey, Wells Fargo, and others, claiming damages for the freezing of her assets, lost earnings, and emotional distress. Hunter alleges Williams’ estate and income have been devastated, and he seeks to unseal guardianship records and ensure her rights to property and counsel. However, multiple reports, including from TMZ, suggest that Williams herself was unaware of this lawsuit, and has publicly distanced herself from Hunter’s actions, accusing him of being motivated by money.
Despite her legal and health battles, Williams is managing to reclaim moments in the spotlight. Whether dining out in Manhattan or traversing airports with a smile, her supporters find hope in every public sighting, many envisioning a possible return to the daytime throne she once commanded. For now, her guardianship status, estate, and health remain in flux, but her unmistakable presence—both online and out in New York—continues to set the tone for every new twist in the Wendy Williams story.
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Wendy Williams is back in the headlines in a fashion that only she can deliver, blending public intrigue, legal drama, and a touch of that trademark flair. This past week, Williams made a rare and attention-grabbing appearance at Columbia University, supporting her friend and fashion designer Mel Maxi. She arrived dressed head to toe in a custom ensemble by Maxi, drawing praise from fans and sparking conversation across social media platforms. Videos circulated of Williams showing off her outfit—and perhaps more notably, her physical improvement. Observers on TikTok and Instagram zoomed in on her legs, noting significant progress in her years-long battle with lymphedema. Many commented on her mental acuity, with fans playfully questioning previous reports of cognitive decline and even calling for her return to television, saying, “Mother is back” according to The Neighborhood Talk and TMZ.
Her recent outings do come against a larger, more complicated backdrop: her ongoing legal fight over her guardianship. Since 2022, Williams’ finances have been under court supervision following Wells Fargo’s claims of possible undue influence and financial exploitation. She’s lived in a New York memory care facility since her 2023 diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and aphasia, similar to that of Bruce Willis. Yet Williams has repeatedly insisted in interviews, including a January call-in to The Breakfast Club, that she is not cognitively impaired and described her guardianship as a kind of prison. She said, “I am not cognitively impaired. But I feel like I am in prison,” highlighting her frustration and desire for more control over her life.
The legal saga escalated most recently when her ex-husband Kevin Hunter filed a $250 million lawsuit in federal court, demanding her immediate release from what he calls involuntary confinement. Filed in June, the suit targets Williams’ guardian Sabrina Morrissey, Wells Fargo, and others, claiming damages for the freezing of her assets, lost earnings, and emotional distress. Hunter alleges Williams’ estate and income have been devastated, and he seeks to unseal guardianship records and ensure her rights to property and counsel. However, multiple reports, including from TMZ, suggest that Williams herself was unaware of this lawsuit, and has publicly distanced herself from Hunter’s actions, accusing him of being motivated by money.
Despite her legal and health battles, Williams is managing to reclaim moments in the spotlight. Whether dining out in Manhattan or traversing airports with a smile, her supporters find hope in every public sighting, many envisioning a possible return to the daytime throne she once commanded. For now, her guardianship status, estate, and health remain in flux, but her unmistakable presence—both online and out in New York—continues to set the tone for every new twist in the Wendy Williams story.
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Mark as Played
Transcript
Episode Transcript
Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
Speaker 1 (00:00):
Wendy Williams is back in the headlines in a fashion
that only she can deliver, blending public intrigue, legal drama,
and a touch of that trademark flair. This past week,
Williams made a rare and attention dash boarding being appearance
at Columbia University, supporting her friend and fashion designer mil Maxi.
She arrived dressed head to toe and a custom ensemble
(00:21):
by Maxi, drawing praise from fans and sparking conversation across
social media platforms. Video circulated of William's showing off her
outfit and perhaps more notably, her physical improvement. Observers on
TikTok and Instagram zoomed in on her legs, noting significant
progress in her years long battle with Lynfiedema. Many commented
(00:41):
on her mental acuity, with fans playfully questioning previous reports
of cognitive decline and even calling for her return to television,
saying mother is back. According to the Neighborhood Talk and TMZ,
her recent outings do come against a larger, more complicated
backdrop her ongoing legal fight over her her guardianship. Since
(01:01):
twenty twenty two, Williams's finances have been under court supervision
following Wells Fargo's claims of possible undue influence and financial exploitation.
She's lived in a New York memory care facility since
her twenty twenty three diagnosis of fronto temporal dementia in aphasia,
similar to that of Bruce Willis. Yet Williams has repeatedly
(01:22):
insisted in interviews, including a January call in to The
Breakfast Club, that she is not cognitively impaired and described
her guardianship as a kind of prison. She said, I
am not cognitively impaired, but I feel like I am
in prison, highlighting her frustration and desire for more control
over her life. The legal saga escalated most recently when
(01:42):
her ex husband, Kevin Hunter filed a two hundred and
fifty million dollars lawsuit in federal court demanding her immediate
release from what he calls involuntary confinement. Filed in June,
the suit targets Williams's guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, Wells Fargo, and others,
claiming damages for the freezing of assets, lost earnings, and
emotional distress. Hunter alleges William's estate and income have been devastated,
(02:07):
and he seeks to unseal guardianship records and insure her
rights to property and council. However, multiple reports, including from TMZ,
suggests that Williams herself was unaware of this lawsuit and
has publicly distanced herself from Hunter's actions, accusing him of
being motivated by money. Despite her legal and health battles,
Williams is managing to reclaim moments in the spotlight, whether
(02:29):
dining out in Manhattan or traversing airports with a smile.
Her supporters find hope in every public sighting, many envisioning
a possible return to the daytime throne she once commanded
For Now, her guardianship's status a state and health remain
in flux, but her unmistakable presence, both online and out
in New York, continues to set the tone for every
(02:52):
new twist in the Wendy Williams story. And that is
it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button
and never miss an update on Wendy Williams. Thanks for listening.
This has been a quiet please production. For more check
out Quiet Please dot ai or search the term biosnap
wherever you listen
Wendy Williams is back in the headlines in a fashion
that only she can deliver, blending public intrigue, legal drama,
and a touch of that trademark flair. This past week,
Williams made a rare and attention dash boarding being appearance
at Columbia University, supporting her friend and fashion designer mil Maxi.
She arrived dressed head to toe and a custom ensemble
(00:21):
by Maxi, drawing praise from fans and sparking conversation across
social media platforms. Video circulated of William's showing off her
outfit and perhaps more notably, her physical improvement. Observers on
TikTok and Instagram zoomed in on her legs, noting significant
progress in her years long battle with Lynfiedema. Many commented
(00:41):
on her mental acuity, with fans playfully questioning previous reports
of cognitive decline and even calling for her return to television,
saying mother is back. According to the Neighborhood Talk and TMZ,
her recent outings do come against a larger, more complicated
backdrop her ongoing legal fight over her her guardianship. Since
(01:01):
twenty twenty two, Williams's finances have been under court supervision
following Wells Fargo's claims of possible undue influence and financial exploitation.
She's lived in a New York memory care facility since
her twenty twenty three diagnosis of fronto temporal dementia in aphasia,
similar to that of Bruce Willis. Yet Williams has repeatedly
(01:22):
insisted in interviews, including a January call in to The
Breakfast Club, that she is not cognitively impaired and described
her guardianship as a kind of prison. She said, I
am not cognitively impaired, but I feel like I am
in prison, highlighting her frustration and desire for more control
over her life. The legal saga escalated most recently when
(01:42):
her ex husband, Kevin Hunter filed a two hundred and
fifty million dollars lawsuit in federal court demanding her immediate
release from what he calls involuntary confinement. Filed in June,
the suit targets Williams's guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, Wells Fargo, and others,
claiming damages for the freezing of assets, lost earnings, and
emotional distress. Hunter alleges William's estate and income have been devastated,
(02:07):
and he seeks to unseal guardianship records and insure her
rights to property and council. However, multiple reports, including from TMZ,
suggests that Williams herself was unaware of this lawsuit and
has publicly distanced herself from Hunter's actions, accusing him of
being motivated by money. Despite her legal and health battles,
Williams is managing to reclaim moments in the spotlight, whether
(02:29):
dining out in Manhattan or traversing airports with a smile.
Her supporters find hope in every public sighting, many envisioning
a possible return to the daytime throne she once commanded
For Now, her guardianship's status a state and health remain
in flux, but her unmistakable presence, both online and out
in New York, continues to set the tone for every
(02:52):
new twist in the Wendy Williams story. And that is
it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button
and never miss an update on Wendy Williams. Thanks for listening.
This has been a quiet please production. For more check
out Quiet Please dot ai or search the term biosnap
wherever you listen
Popular Podcasts
NFL Daily with Gregg Rosenthal
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com