Wendy Williams Booted to Memory Unit After Boozy Incident: What’s Really Going On?

So, Wendy Williams has found herself in a bit of a pickle—she’s been relocated to the memory care unit of her assisted living facility not because of the dementia diagnosis swirling around her, but after a notorious drinking spree at the building’s restaurant. Yep, you heard that right! According to a source spilling the tea to TMZ, the daytime diva had a little too much fun ordering drinks one day and ended up pretty tipsy alongside other residents. Whoops!
As the drama unfolded, management caught wind of Wendy’s boozy lunch, and let’s just say they were less than thrilled. To prevent her from reliving that little escapade, they decided to move her to the more secure fifth-floor memory unit—no elevators for this gal! Initially, when her intended room wasn’t ready, the facility staff reportedly even had to keep close watch over her on the third floor, telling her the restaurant was closed for “construction.” Classic move, right?
Now, living in the memory unit hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. Wendy herself claimed during a recent documentary that she only managed to breathe fresh air twice in a month because her outings were so limited—those dentist appointments must have felt like a mini-vacation! But here’s the kicker: despite her situation, the reports on her cognitive state say her memory is sharp as a tack. An insider noted that “Wendy doesn’t have good and bad days… you can tell her something today and two weeks later, she’ll remember it.” Sounds like the woman who once ruled daytime TV isn’t heading anywhere just yet!
While her journey has taken some unexpected turns, Wendy’s fans are eagerly awaiting any updates that might come from her circle or the assisted living facility. For now, this story serves as a reminder that even celebrities have their struggles—and sometimes, a little mischief can lead to some major life changes.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and TMZ, The Daily Beast, Page Six