Wendy Williams says she needs new guardian amid legal battle, declares she's 'alcohol-free'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Wendy Williams is speaking out about her ongoing conservatorship battle, insisting that she is completely alcohol-free.

Appearing on 'The View' on Friday, March 14, the former talk show host addressed her recent hospitalization and her determination to reclaim her independence.

Wendy Williams opens up about recent hospitalization and legal struggles

During the pre-taped interview, Wendy Williams explained that she voluntarily went to the hospital after experiencing “a little angina.”

While there, she underwent tests for her thyroid and, more significantly, sought an independent evaluation of her mental capacity.

“Being at the hospital, it was my choice to get an independent evaluation on my incapacitation, which I don’t have,” she declared.

“How dare they say I have incapacitations! I do not,” she shared.

Williams is currently residing on the memory unit floor of an assisted living facility, a situation she finds deeply frustrating.

“I’m 60, and the other patients here are in their 70s, 80s, and 90s. Why am I here?” she questioned.

She further insisted that she needs a new guardian, emphasizing, “I need a new guardian, and then, I’ll get out of guardian.”

She also expressed her frustration with her current legal situation, stating, “I want my guardian to get off my neck!”

Inside Wendy Williams’ guardianship

Ginalisa Monterroso, founder of Connect Care Advisory Group and Wendy Williams’ caretaker, explained that Williams’ guardianship was initiated by Wells Fargo after the bank detected unusual activity in her accounts.

Initially, Williams did not object, as she believed it was meant to protect her finances, according to People.

However, she now views it as an obstacle to her freedom.

“I didn’t mind it at that time at all because it’s about my money and keeping my money safe,” Williams admitted.

“But at this point in my life, I want to terminate [the] guardianship and move on with my life, if that’s possible at all," she added.

Wendy Williams insists she’s alcohol-free

Despite past struggles with substance abuse, Wendy Williams affirmed that she is now leading a sober life.

“My relationship with substances is fine and wonderful. I am easily going on with my life, alcohol-free,” she stated.

However, she did acknowledge celebrating her 60th birthday in July 2024.

“I celebrated,” she admitted, though she did not elaborate further.

NYPD welfare check and psychological evaluation

Williams’ statements come just days after authorities conducted a welfare check at her assisted living facility on March 10.

The New York Police Department confirmed that she was transported by ambulance to a hospital “for evaluation.”

Following the hospitalization, Williams defended herself against claims of cognitive impairment.

During an appearance on 'The Breakfast Club' on March 11, she said, “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.”

Williams stated that she requested an independent evaluation and completed a mental competency test successfully.

“They asked me simple things like who’s the president? What’s your birth date?” she recalled, asserting that she passed “with flying colors.”

Wendy Williams opens up on her future goals

Looking ahead, Wendy Williams hopes to regain control of her life and career.

“In terms of getting out of guardianship, that is my number one, A, number one most important thing,” she emphasized.

She also expressed her desire to stay in New York and return to work, though she remains uncertain about the exact path forward. “What will I do?” she mused, adding "I have options.”