If you have yet to see the Lifetime Channel’s documentary series “Where is Wendy Williams,″ you may have also missed the media frenzy that has unfolded in the aftermath. Williams’ court-appointed legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has filed a lawsuit over the documentary, calling the series “exploitative” and saying she was depicted in a “demeaning and undignified manner” in court filings.
Williams’ legal guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, has recently filed a lawsuit against the Lifetime Channel’s documentary series “Where is Wendy Williams”. Morrissey claims that the series exploited Wendy Williams and depicted her in a demeaning and undignified manner. According to court filings (source), Morrissey is challenging the validity of the contract and the portrayal of Wendy Williams in the documentary.
Controversy and Media Frenzy
The release of the “Where is Wendy Williams” documentary series has sparked a media frenzy. Many viewers, including Wendy Williams’ fans, have taken to social media to express their displeasure with the series. They believe that the documentary takes advantage of Wendy Williams, who has been described as vulnerable due to her ongoing battle with aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Some fans have criticized moments in the series where Wendy Williams appears emotional, angry, and demeaning towards her personal assistants and others (source). However, others have celebrated Wendy Williams and focused on her successful career.
The four-part docuseries, “Where is Wendy Williams,” originally aired on the Lifetime Channel on February 24 and 25. Despite the initial legal battle to block the show from airing, it is currently available to stream on demand. Wendy Williams’ legal guardian is still attempting to have the series removed from streaming services and television as the lawsuit continues (source). Wendy Williams’ diagnosis of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia has been a significant point of criticism since the documentary aired.
Updates on Wendy Williams’ ongoing legal and personal matters
Aside from the ongoing lawsuit surrounding the “Where is Wendy Williams” documentary, there have been additional developments in Wendy Williams’ personal life:
- Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, has recently filed a motion seeking two years of unpaid spousal support (source).
- Wendy Williams reportedly owes over $500,000 in unpaid federal taxes for the years 2019 and 2021 (source).
For those interested in delving further into Wendy Williams’ life and career, the “Where is Wendy Williams” documentary is not the only production available. An earlier documentary, “Wendy Williams: The Movie,” is also available (source). Similarly, “Wendy Williams: What a Mess!” provides an in-depth look into Wendy Williams’ life and includes details about her divorce and feuds with celebrities (source). There is also Wendy Williams’ brother, Tommy Williams, whose YouTube channel provides regular updates on Wendy Williams and their family (source).
How to Watch “Where is Wendy Williams” Streaming Free
When: The four-part docuseries premiered over two nights on February 24 and 25, but is still available on demand.
TV Channel: Lifetime
Watch live streaming online: You can watch “Where is Wendy Williams” streaming for free with Philo (source) or with DirecTV Stream (source) on a free trial basis.
Find out which channel Lifetime is on in your area: Use the channel finders provided by:
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AT&T U-verse,
Comcast Xfinity,
Spectrum/Charter,
Optimum/Altice,
DIRECTV, and
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