The hashtag #WhereIsWendyWilliams has been trending on social media after the long-awaited documentary on the legendary talk show host aired. In what can be best described as an online protest, Wendy Williams fans have been expressing worry about her physical and mental health under guardianship.
On February 24, 2024, fans of the 59-year-old media personality were excited to see her back on their screens. In her usual fashion, through heartfelt interviews, Wendy gave viewers all the tea about the good, bad, and ugly experiences in her life, including her declining health condition. Wendy’s son, other family members, friends and associates also got to feature in the documentary, where they made a shocking revelation that the retired talk show host has freshly been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
But all these were nothing compared to the heartbreaking scenes of Wendy showing signs of profound cognitive deterioration. Often, the talk show host could barely answer the producers’ repetitive questions and would then burst into tears when asked about her appearance, alcohol abuse and financial woes. In what will eventually shock everyone to the marrow, the interview ends with the former broadcaster weeping into the arms of her manager, Will Shelby.
These disturbing scenes have now sparked outrage among fans who believe Wendy couldn’t have given consent to participate in the documentary, further raising suspicion that her guardianship is exploitative and predatory.
There is a saying that the screens often reveal more than meets the eye; could this be the case with Wendy Williams’s life?
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