Wendy Williams is continuing her fight to end her conservatorship, calling into Good Day New York from a hospital bed on March 11 to address her ongoing battle with her guardianship and her recent hospitalization. The 60-year-old former talk show host, who has been under a conservatorship since 2022, discussed her mental health, the legal steps she is taking to regain control of her life, and the recent events that led to her being escorted from her assisted living facility to the hospital.
Williams was removed from her facility on March 10 following a welfare check by authorities. A spokesperson for the New York Police Department confirmed that EMS transported Williams to a local hospital for evaluation. During her appearance on Good Day New York, Williams explained the situation, saying, “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.”
Despite her diagnosis of dementia in 2023, which led to the conservatorship being put in place, Williams maintained that she passed mental competency tests with “flying colors.” “I passed with flying colors!” she exclaimed during the segment. Her caretaker, Ginalia Monterrosa, who was by Williams’ side at the hospital, corroborated her statement, telling the show’s anchor, Rosanna Scotto, that Williams had been deemed not incapacitated. “She had those tests, she’s been deemed she is not incapacitated,” Monterrosa said.
Monterrosa also shared that she had been the one to alert Adult Protective Services about concerns of elder abuse and had contacted the NYPD to ensure Williams’ welfare. She explained that, at the time, Williams did not have the legal ability to hire an attorney, which led to her involvement with the authorities. Monterrosa’s actions came amid growing concerns over Williams’ treatment while under conservatorship.
Williams, who has previously referred to her living situation as feeling like “a prison,” also shared her frustrations with life in the assisted living facility. She described being confined to a memory unit on the fifth floor, where residents are placed if they have severe cognitive impairments. “In order to go to the gym, which is on the third floor, I have to be permitted,” Williams said. “I have to stay in this building.” She also mentioned the restrictions on her ability to go outside, adding, “I’m not allowed. I have to stay in this building.”
When asked if she would be open to getting a financial advisor and a sober companion—given her history with alcoholism—Williams firmly denied needing help. “I don’t need that. I’m not drinking ever in my life,” she asserted. “By the way, a financial advisor, I’ve had that for years. 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.” She also expressed frustration with her current circumstances, noting, “My money is in the air. This is my life!”
Williams emphasized her desire to be released from the conservatorship so she can return to living independently. “What will I do?” she asked. “I have options.” She stated that regaining control over her life and her finances was her top priority, adding, “In terms of getting out of guardianship, that is my number one, A, number one most important thing.”
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In another appearance on The Breakfast Club on March 11, Williams elaborated on the mental competency tests she underwent at the hospital. She explained that she was asked simple questions like, “Who’s the president? What’s your birth date?” Williams’ caretaker, Monterrosa, claimed that Williams answered all of the questions correctly, including 10 out of 10 answers on the test.
The ongoing battle surrounding Williams’ conservatorship has raised questions about her ability to manage her own affairs, with her supporters claiming she is mentally competent and able to live independently. Her conservatorship, which was put in place due to concerns about her health and ability to make decisions for herself, continues to be a contentious issue.
As she fights to regain control of her life, Williams has made it clear that she wants to return to work, stay in New York, and live without the restrictions imposed by her conservatorship. “What I want is to get back to work,” she said. “That’s my goal.”
Williams’ legal team has not yet publicly commented on the latest developments regarding her conservatorship. However, her public statements, including her assertions of mental competency, suggest that she is committed to challenging the legal arrangement that has controlled much of her life in recent years.
As Williams continues her fight, the outcome of her legal battle could have significant implications not only for her future but also for the broader conversation around conservatorships and the rights of individuals under such arrangements. For now, Wendy Williams remains determined to regain her independence and return to the life she once led.
