Wendy Williams was recently seen leaving a popular New York City hotspot after her hospitalization and subsequent psychiatric evaluation. The beloved TV personality appeared to be in good spirits, flashing a bright smile during her outing at Max Tucci’s Tucci Restaurant in NoHo on Wednesday night. Dressed casually in a stylish green and orange bomber jacket, a black top, tights beneath jean shorts, and black fur boots, Williams seemed to be enjoying her time out.
According to an insider who spoke to Page Six, “She had a super time, she kept writing in her journal, she looked great.” The source also mentioned that Williams was set to appear on ‘The View’ the following day. Guests at the restaurant were reportedly respectful, allowing her to enjoy her meal alongside her niece and a young man. This cheerful outing, however, may have led to some complications.
Reports suggest that Wendy Williams’ outing may have resulted in legal troubles for her niece, Alex Finnie. The assisted living facility where Williams resides allegedly filed a police report after Finnie violated regulations by taking her aunt out for dinner. As reported by TMZ, Finnie managed to evade the staff at the facility to spend time with the famous talk show host.
This sighting of Williams comes on the heels of a concerning incident earlier in the week when she was transported via ambulance from her assisted living home to Lenox Hill Hospital following a wellness check. Police arrived at her fifth-floor room after Williams reportedly sent a note to paparazzi seeking help. Eyewitness photos captured her waving to photographers from her bedroom window until police escorted her out.
After undergoing a psychiatric evaluation, the 60-year-old media personality was deemed “alert and oriented,” receiving a perfect score of “10 out of 10” on a capacity test, according to TMZ. These results are significant as they will play a crucial role in the ongoing court case aimed at terminating her guardianship, which she has been under since 2022.
Wendy Williams is also awaiting a retest for frontotemporal dementia, a condition she previously denied suffering from earlier this year. She was diagnosed with the disease in 2023. In a recent call to “Good Day New York,” Williams expressed that her primary goal is to end her guardianship, stating she passed her psychiatric evaluation with “flying colors.” She revealed that she currently resides in the memory unit of the NYC assisted living facility, which caters to individuals who have significant memory issues.
“In order to go to the gym, which is on the third floor, I have to be permitted,” she explained. “In terms of how much it costs, it has to be approved by my guardian person. My money is, like, in the air.” Williams has previously referred to the assisted living facility as a “prison,” but she remains optimistic about continuing her life in NYC and returning to work once her guardianship is resolved.
In response to Williams’ claims regarding her living conditions, her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, issued a statement through her lawyers to TMZ. The statement referred to the allegations of Williams living in a “prison” as “untrue” and “inaccurate,” emphasizing that Williams has the freedom to call and visit family whenever she wishes. This ongoing situation continues to draw public interest as fans rally behind Wendy Williams in hopes of seeing her reclaim her independence.
