Judge allows Wendy Williams to fly to Miami to celebrate her fathers 94th birthday amid guardianship battle
Wendy Williams is headed to the Magic City for a special occasion.The former talk show host, 60, is currently under a court-order guardianship, confined to a New York assisted living facility that she describes as a “prison.”But the brazen small-screen star will be able to flu to Miami for 48 hours to attend her father Thomas’ 94th birthday.On Friday, sources told TMZ that a judge authorized private security to accompany Williams from the Big Apple to celebrate with her dad and family.
Meanwhile, the judge is also prohibiting Williams from having further contact with the media, per the outlet.That decision comes just weeks after Williams and her niece, Alex Finnie, called into “The Breakfast Club” and shut down claims that she is cognitively impaired.Williams also claimed she had just $15 in her possession and that her beloved cats has been taken from her.During the interview, Williams became emotional talking about her father’s upcoming 94th birthday, admitting she wasn’t sure if she would be allowed to fly to Miami to celebrate with him.The radio alum made it clear she wanted freedom from the controversial guardianship.Williams — who was diagnosed with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in May 2023 — compared her current living situation to that of a “prison.”A few days prior, Williams’ loved ones launched a GoFundMe to raise $50,000 to help free her from her guardianship.“For far too long, Wendy has faced the challenges of being unjustly placed under guardianship and labeled as incapacitated, despite her strong will and determination to live her life independently,” the description reads.”“Her current situation is not only unfair but also deeply isolating.
The guardian assigned to her has severed her connections with friends and family, leaving her without the support network she so desperately needs.This isolation in New York has made it increasingly difficult for her to maintain her strength and resilience.”Williams ...