Wendy Williams was spotted in Fort Lauderdale on December 15, marking her first public appearance since her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, claimed that the former talk show host had become “permanently incapacitated” due to early-onset dementia. In the video, posted by blogger Antoine Edwards, Williams appeared upbeat and smiling as she sat in the back seat of an SUV while picking up an order from Sho’nuff Oysters. She was dressed stylishly, with bright red lipstick, light brown hair with bangs, and accessorized with bracelets and a large ring. She was accompanied by her nephew, Travis Finnie.
The sighting sparked a flurry of comments from fans who were relieved to see Wendy seemingly in good spirits. Many questioned the accuracy of the reports about her health, with one fan commenting, “She doesn’t look or sound ‘permanently incapacitated,’” while another noted, “She looks almost ready for her purple chair,” referring to her iconic role as a talk show host.
This appearance comes after legal filings from Morrissey’s team, who described Wendy’s health as being in serious decline due to early-onset dementia. The comments were made in the context of a court case involving Wendy’s lifetime documentary, which Morrissey tried to block from airing. However, an appellate judge ruled that the documentary could be released, citing First Amendment rights.
While the brief clip doesn’t provide much information about Wendy’s current health, it has provided fans with some comfort to see her out and about, looking happy and enjoying time with her family.