Unsealed court documents have shed new light on the lawsuit against Lifetime for allegedly exploiting Wendy Williams.
On Thursday, the lawsuit was unsealed and claims that A+E Networks, Lifetime’s parent company, shot the “Where Is Wendy Williams” documentary over the course of a year without the proper approval from her court-appointed guardian. The four-part special followed Williams for a year to document her life since she was removed from her famed talk show and struggled with various health issues, such as dementia and lymphedema.
Even more troubling, the lawsuit claims the contract between the network and Williams’ team could not have been valid, considering that the media personality is reportedly not of sound mind to make such business decisions. The guardian, now identified as Sabrina Morrissey, says Williams was told the show would paint her in a positive light as part of her comeback. Instead, it showed her frequently forgetting people and aspects of her life while highlighting her alcohol consumption.
“This blatant exploitation of a vulnerable woman with a serious medical condition who is beloved by millions within and outside of the African American community is disgusting, and it cannot be allowed,” part of the complaint read.
The lawsuit was filed just before “Where Is Wendy Williams” was set to premiere. At the time, Morrissey sought a temporary injunction to stop it from airing, though the show moved forward.
