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The legal battle surrounding Lifetime’s controversial Where Is Wendy Williams? documentary has reportedly come to an end.
Wendy Williams’ court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, and A&E Television Networks have settled and agreed to dismiss the lawsuit connected to the four-part docuseries. The terms of the agreement have not been made public.
The dispute began before the documentary premiered in February 2024, when Morrissey attempted to prevent it from airing. She argued that Williams was dealing with serious health and cognitive issues and was not capable of knowingly consenting to the project.
The documentary still aired and showed Williams struggling with alcohol use, memory loss, communication issues and concerns surrounding her care.
Morrissey later accused Lifetime, A&E and the producers of exploiting Williams during a vulnerable period and portraying her in a humiliating and sensationalized way. She also claimed Williams was paid only $82,000 for the project.
Williams’ care team previously announced that she had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia.
A&E denied the allegations and maintained that the documentary originally focused on Williams’ attempted career comeback before concerns about her health changed the direction of the project. The network also argued that the film raised important questions about her guardianship and care.
While the settlement ends the documentary-related lawsuit, it does not resolve the larger controversy surrounding Williams’ court-ordered guardianship.
Williams has repeatedly said she wants control over her life, finances and medical decisions restored and has publicly disputed claims about the severity of her condition.
The settlement details remain confidential, including whether Williams received additional compensation or whether the documentary will face any future distribution restrictions.
