The ongoing legal drama around Wendy Williams’ guardianship has taken another sharp turn. A federal judge has dismissed her ex-husband Kevin Hunter’s attempt to challenge her guardianship—blocking him from representing her in court.
Judge Denies Kevin Hunter’s Federal Challenge
According to The JasmineBRAND, Hunter filed a federal lawsuit in June claiming Wendy was being “abused, neglected, and defrauded” under the guardianship of Sabrina Morrissey.
He sought to act as a “next friend”—a party allowed to represent someone unable to assert their own rights. His filing demanded:
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A jury trial
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$250 million in damages
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Accountability from 30+ defendants, including Wendy’s guardian and the presiding judge
But the court rejected his petition, ruling that Hunter cannot legally act on Wendy’s behalf. The judge granted him permission to file an amended suit, but only under his own name.
This decision emphasizes the courts’ reluctance to give outsiders automatic standing in guardianship cases.
How Wendy Williams’ Guardianship Began
Wendy Williams’ financial and personal control was placed under guardianship in 2022 after Wells Fargo froze her accounts, citing concerns about “undue influence and financial exploitation.”
She was later diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in 2023, but she has consistently denied being mentally impaired.
“I am not cognitively impaired,” Wendy declared in a January 2025 interview on The Breakfast Club.
“But I feel like I am in prison.”
“I Feel Like I’m in Prison”: Inside Wendy’s Daily Life
Wendy described her current living conditions as a “luxury prison.” She spends nearly all her time indoors, unable to leave or see family.
“I keep the door closed. I watch TV. I listen to the radio. I watch the window. I sit here, and my life goes by.”
“They won’t allow you to leave or have visitors,” she added.
Her niece Alex has also referred to the facility as overly restrictive, noting that Wendy has lost much of her personal freedom.
Wendy Williams’ Rare Public Appearances
Since her guardianship began, Wendy has appeared in public only a handful of times. But in March 2025, she was spotted dining out and looking healthy.
In a brief statement to Page Six, Wendy said:
“I am fabulous. I’m better than good. I am very much alive. I deserve freedom, darling.”
What’s Next for Kevin Hunter?
With the judge’s dismissal, Kevin Hunter must rethink his legal approach. He can refile his lawsuit—but only as his own action, not as Wendy’s representative.
This move distances Wendy from his claims, signaling the court’s intent to protect her autonomy within the guardianship system.
Still, the case raises a crucial question:
Will Wendy Williams ever regain control of her own life and finances?
