New York, New York – Just days before the premiere of a documentary shedding light on Wendy Williams’ mental health struggles, a court-appointed caregiver has taken legal action against the parent company of Lifetime, where the documentary is scheduled to air. The caregiver, Sabrina Morrissey, filed a lawsuit for injunctive relief in New York Supreme Court, seeking to halt the distribution of the documentary.
Morrissey, who has been overseeing Williams’ care since 2022, filed the sealed lawsuit as Temporary Guardian, with the aim of protecting Williams’ interests. The lawsuit names A+E Networks, the parent company of Lifetime, and Entertainment One Reality Productions, the production company behind the documentary.
The court proceedings surrounding the lawsuit have been shrouded in secrecy, with documents temporarily sealed by the judge. Reports indicate that A+E Networks has filed an appeal, and a court date has been set for the following week to address the matter.
Despite the legal turmoil, Lifetime’s executive vice president confirmed that the documentary will proceed as planned this weekend. Titled “Where Is Wendy Williams?”, the documentary offers an intimate look at the former talk show host’s struggles with health issues and addiction, including primary progressive aphasia, frontotemporal dementia, Graves’ disease, and lymphedema.
Filmed over several months in 2022 and 2023, the documentary was originally intended to showcase Williams’ career comeback through a new podcast. However, as her health deteriorated, the focus shifted to her battles with addiction and autoimmune disorders.
In an emotional moment shared in the documentary, Williams reveals her vulnerabilities to her friend, reality TV personality Angela “Blac Chyna” White. The raw footage captures Williams removing her wig and exposing the effects of lymphedema on her feet, a poignant depiction of her struggles.
Williams’ journey has been closely monitored by Morrissey, who was appointed as her caregiver amidst concerns about her mental state. Williams remains under Morrissey’s care in a facility, inaccessible to the public and her own family. The ongoing legal battle adds another layer of complexity to Williams’ already tumultuous life.