Wendy Williams Pays $25K Rent—Now Accuses Guardian of Robbery

Wendy Williams’ ongoing legal and financial saga took another shocking turn after reports revealed she’s been paying nearly $25,000 per month in rent for her Manhattan assisted living suite—an amount she says she never knew about until reading it in the press. According to Page Six, the former talk show host believed her rent at The Coterie was around $18,000 a month, only to discover through a magazine feature that her guardian-approved lease cost significantly more.

Williams has lived under a court-appointed guardianship since 2022 after a Wells Fargo petition claimed she was an “incapacitated person.” The arrangement placed control of her finances and living situation under a guardian named Sabrina Morrissey, who has become a central figure in the controversy surrounding Williams’ treatment. Friends and family have accused Morrissey of isolating Wendy, restricting her communication, and mismanaging her funds. The revelation about her rent only intensified suspicions that the former daytime queen may be the victim of financial exploitation under the guise of protection.

Reports from The Sun and People indicate that Morrissey has been accused of misconduct by other clients and even named in a multimillion-dollar lawsuit alleging fraudulent practices and misappropriation of funds. Wendy’s ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, recently filed a $250 million lawsuit against Morrissey, the judge overseeing the guardianship, and several others, accusing them of fraud, malfeasance, and civil rights violations. Although that case was dismissed, it underscored the growing public scrutiny over how Wendy’s estate is being handled and whether she has been “robbed” of her freedom—and her fortune.

Inside The Coterie, where Williams resides on the memory care floor, sources say she lives in a small 360-square-foot unit that reportedly costs nearly $25,800 a month, not including legal or guardian fees. She has described the facility as a “dump,” expressing frustration that she’s surrounded by elderly residents and has little autonomy. According to Decider and Fox News, Wendy is not allowed to leave without guardian approval and has no access to her personal cellphone—only a landline for outgoing calls. The once-vibrant television personality has publicly pleaded for her independence, insisting she’s capable of managing her life and finances.

In a heartbreaking on-air moment, Wendy tearfully told The Breakfast Club, “My life is f***ed up … I have $15.” Those words captured what many fans already suspected: that the woman who built a multimillion-dollar media empire has been stripped of her control, her wealth, and her voice. The shocking discovery about her $25,000 rent has reignited public outrage and renewed questions about the transparency of her guardianship.

The situation highlights a broader issue with celebrity conservatorships and guardianships, where power over a person’s estate can become a weapon of exploitation rather than protection. For Wendy Williams, once one of TV’s most outspoken and self-made stars, the fight has now shifted from daytime drama to a battle for her autonomy and dignity.