Wendy Williams Denies Role in Ex’s $250M Guardianship Lawsuit
Another day, another legal curveball courtesy of Wendy Williams’ ex-husband, Kevin Hunter. The “Hot Topics” host claims she’s got zero involvement in the massive guardianship lawsuit he filed on her behalf—and she’s calling it a straight-up cash grab. According to federal court documents obtained by TMZ and confirmed by a direct call with Wendy, Kevin’s seeking a staggering $250 million, accusing Wendy’s court-appointed guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, of turning a protective role into an abusive enterprise.
Kevin’s suit, lodged in a New York federal court this June, paints a grim picture: he alleges Wendy’s dementia, aphasia, and Graves’ disease diagnoses have been weaponized to keep her under “fraudulent bondage.” The filing argues the guardianship, which began in 2022 after Wells Fargo froze Wendy’s accounts over suspicious activity, serves no therapeutic or protective purpose. Instead, Kevin insists his ex is competent—highlighting a March competency evaluation where medical pros reportedly described her as “alert and oriented”—and that no one bothered to petition for her freedom.
In addition to targeting Morrissey, the lawsuit names Wells Fargo, Wendy’s former financial advisor Lori Schiller, and ex-manager Bernie Young. Kevin claims this trio exploited Wendy’s trust, bleeding her bank accounts dry without her nod. He even alleges someone at the Coterie assisted living facility sold candid photos of Wendy—some captured when she was undressed—to media outlets for profit, a move that twisted her privacy into another revenue stream.
Despite the gravity of these accusations, Wendy was quick to tell TMZ she’s not pulling any legal strings here. She insists Kevin filed everything on his own and that she had “nothing to do with this lawsuit.” The vibe? She feels blindsided and suspects her ex is using her name to chase headlines—and a hefty payday.
Sources point out that Wendy’s split from Kevin in 2020 after 21 years of marriage was far from amicable, so it’s no shock the tension has spilled into court. But whether this fight will free Wendy or simply drag her through even more drama is still up in the air. Morrissey hasn’t publicly responded, and Wells Fargo declined to comment on the pending litigation.
So yeah, that’s the deal. Keep an eye on those court dockets—this guardianship saga is only just heating up. If this trends, don’t say I didn’t warn you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, U.S. Federal Court Filings, Phone Interview with Wendy Williams
Attribution: Chris Pizzello (Creative Commons)
