Drama behind the doc? The highly anticipated Wendy Williams documentary, “Where Is Wendy Williams?”, finally premiered on Lifetime in February, but according to newly revealed court documents, it almost never saw the light of day.
Guardian Tries to Shut It Down: We learned this week that Wendy’s court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, attempted to block the release of the documentary just two days before it aired. Morrissey, who assumed guardianship in 2022, reportedly felt the portrayal of her and her role in caring for Wendy wouldn’t be positive.
Network Fights Back: A fight ensued! Lifetime fired back with legal muscle, arguing that Morrissey only had a change of heart after seeing the trailer and realizing her involvement might be criticized. They accused her of trying to silence criticism through the courts, which they argued was a violation of their First Amendment rights.
Did Wendy Approve? Adding fuel to the fire, Lifetime revealed that Wendy herself was aware of the documentary and even received a “substantial sum” for participating. They further argued that Morrissey knew about the project since early 2023 and had ample opportunity to raise concerns, but waited until the very last minute.
A Look Back at Wendy’s Journey: Despite the drama, the two-part doc finally premiered, marking Wendy’s first public appearance since stepping down from her iconic talk show. “Where Is Wendy Williams?” chronicles her rise to fame, her health struggles, and her battle with dementia, which was revealed shortly before the documentary aired.
Health Concerns Take Center Stage: Public worries about Wendy’s health began in 2020 when she took a leave of absence from her show due to fatigue from Graves’ disease. The show ultimately ended in 2022 due to her ongoing health issues. The Lifetime documentary dives deeper into this period of Wendy’s life, offering a glimpse into what happened to the queen of daytime talk after her show went off the air.
