New York, NY – Two days before a major documentary on Wendy Williams’ mental health struggles was set to premiere on Lifetime, the former talk show host’s court-appointed caregiver, Sabrina Morrissey, filed a lawsuit against Lifetime parent company A+E Networks. Morrissey, who had been previously unknown publicly as the individual tasked with looking after Williams, submitted the sealed lawsuit for injunctive relief in the New York County Supreme Court.
The lawsuit, filed as a Temporary Guardian, sought injunctive relief, including a temporary restraining order, against A+E Networks and Entertainment One Reality Productions, the producer of the documentary titled “Where Is Wendy Williams?”, scheduled to air over two nights. However, on Friday, Appellate Justice Peter H. Moulton overturned the temporary restraining order decision, citing concerns about violating the First Amendment by restraining speech.
The case documents remain sealed, with a hearing scheduled for the upcoming Tuesday. Lifetime’s executive vice president, Kannie Yu LaPack, confirmed the network’s appearance in court but did not disclose details. Despite the legal battle, the documentary is set to air as planned, chronicling Williams’ health struggles that include primary progressive aphasia, frontotemporal dementia, Graves’ disease, lymphedema, and addiction.
Williams, who is also an executive producer on the documentary, allowed cameras to capture her journey as her career took a backseat to her health challenges. In a poignant moment shared with People, Williams opens up about her struggles with Angela “Blac Chyna” White, revealing the physical toll her ailments have taken on her.
Morrissey’s role as Williams’ caregiver was put in place during a time when the TV personality’s mental state raised concerns, leading to a court petition for temporary financial guardianship. Currently, Williams remains under Morrissey’s care at a facility, with limited contact allowed only with her appointed caregiver.
With the legal battle ongoing, the documentary aims to shed light on Williams’ journey and struggles, offering a raw and unfiltered look at the former talk show host’s battle with multiple health issues. Despite the challenges, Williams’ story continues to captivate audiences as she navigates her path to recovery and self-discovery.