Wendy Williams in Miami for dad’s birthday after saying she was being ‘held hostage’
She made it out, albeit temporarily.
Wendy Williams was allowed to leave her NYC assisted living facility over the weekend to attend her father’s 94th birthday celebration in Miami.
She was spotted at Miami International Airport on Saturday, on a motorized scooter, looking happy. It is unclear why Williams is no longer able to walk, but she was diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder, and frontotemporal lobe dementia, which can affect behavior, personality and movement.
Her son Kevin Hunter, 24, was also in attendance at his grandfather’s birthday party and posted a snap on Instagram Stories that was reshared by fan site @wendywatchers.
The talk show legend, in a signature blond wig, is seen on the arm of a chair where her father is seated, smiling and looking well.
“Happy I could make this happen for you, Papa,” read the text on the screen. “I said by any means and I kept my word.”
In December, Williams was also able to leave the treatment center to attend Jr.’s graduation from Florida International University in West Miami Dade County. The 60 year old was also seen riding a scooter in paparazzi snaps.
Last month, the radio vet told pal Charlamagne Tha God on “The Breakfast Club” that she was concerned she would not be allowed to travel to South Florida again for another family gathering.
“I feel like I am in prison, you understand what I’m saying?” said Williams in the lengthy phone interview, adding she was being “held hostage.”
Williams disputed the claim that she is “cognitively impaired” — a term used by her court appointed guardian Sabrina Morrissey, a Manhattan lawyer.
“I don’t know if she’s going to let me see my dad for his birthday. I’m exhausted thinking about it.”
In another interview for an upcoming documentary streaming on Hulu, called “IMPACT x Nightline,” the New Jersey native told reporter Byron Pitts that her diagnosis is inaccurate and is offended that people think she has it.
“Do you think you have dementia?” he asks.
“No. That’s what I’ve been accused of, believe it or not. Frontotemporal dementia? How dare you.”
This story was originally published February 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM.
