Wendy Williams is rallying support from her celebrity friends as she fights to regain control over her life after being placed under a court-appointed guardianship. The former talk show host, who has been declared legally incapacitated, is now describing her situation as a \u201cluxury prison,\u201d claiming that she\u2019s being forced to live under circumstances that severely limit her autonomy.<\/p>\n
A growing number of stars, including Don Lemon and Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, have come forward to show their solidarity with Williams as she battles in the courts and public eye to reclaim her independence.<\/p>\n
On Thursday evening, Williams was spotted enjoying dinner at Il Cantinori in New York City, joined by Don Lemon, her niece Alex Finnie, and other friends. A source close to the gathering described Williams as \u201csharp, sweet, and fun\u201d during the evening. She was reportedly in high spirits as she interacted with fans at the Greenwich Village restaurant.<\/p>\n
The Baldwin couple also dined at the same restaurant and stopped by Williams\u2019 table to offer their support. \u201cThey told her she was strong and would beat this and that they were behind her,\u201d an onlooker shared. Lemon later shared details of the evening on his YouTube show, revealing that it was Alec Baldwin\u2019s first time meeting Williams. Hilaria Baldwin expressed concern for Wendy, telling her, \u201cI\u2019ve been thinking about you. I\u2019ve been worried about you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don Lemon described Williams as lively and clear-headed during their dinner. He recounted a joke she made about the food at her facility, saying, \u201cWendy was like, \u2018I\u2019m gonna eat everything, Don, because the food where I am is awful!\u2019\u201d Despite her sharpness, she\u2019s being kept in a memory care unit\u2014a move Lemon found ironic, suggesting that while Williams may need some oversight, she certainly deserves more autonomy.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, Williams appeared in court before Judge Lisa Sokoloff, who accused her niece of leaking information to the press. The judge also controversially stated that Williams\u2019 TV career was \u201cover,\u201d a remark that sources criticized as \u201coutrageous\u201d and \u201cmean-spirited.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to her legal proceedings, Williams met with high-profile attorney Joe Tacopina, who has joined her legal team. Tacopina highlighted Williams\u2019 resilience and desire to regain her dignity, stating, \u201cShe wants her dignity back. She deserves it. She\u2019s handling it all with class.\u201d<\/p>\n
Despite the tough legal battle ahead, Williams\u2019 supporters, including Don Lemon, believe she\u2019s poised for a major comeback. Lemon believes that the new chapter in Wendy\u2019s life represents a powerful transformation: \u201cWendy is about becoming the woman she never got to be before\u2014on her own terms, in her own time.\u201d He added, \u201cIf you ask me, that might be the most powerful Wendy we\u2019ve seen yet.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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