Wendy Williams documentary will still air this weekend after legal guardian files lawsuit against Lifetime’s parent company

“Lifetime appeared in court today, and the documentary ‘Where Is Wendy Williams?’ will air this weekend, as planned,” a spokesperson for the network told CNN Friday.

The legal guardian for Williams had filed suit against Lifetime’s parent company A&E Television Networks on Thursday in a New York State court, the source told CNN. The suit is under seal, so the contents of the claim are not public record, but the individual stated that Williams’ legal guardian was asking the court for a temporary restraining order to halt Lifetime from airing the documentary.

Lifetime declined to comment on the contents of the lawsuit.

The four-part docuseries, “Where is Wendy Williams?” provides a painfully candid depiction of Williams’ life as she struggles with health issues and alcohol abuse. It is executive produced by Williams herself and includes on-camera participation from her family.

Williams was diagnosed with aphasia and dementia in 2023, according to a statement from her care team on Thursday. The conditions can impair cognitive function, communication and speech in impacted individuals, according to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

The guardianship approved Williams’ participation in the project, according to Lifetime.

The motion to seal the contents of the suit, obtained by CNN, names Sabrina Morrissey, a lawyer specializing in guardianships, as the “temporary guardian of W.W.H.” (Williams’ full name is Wendy Williams Hunter.)

Morrissey has not responded to multiple requests for comment from CNN. An attorney for Morrissey did not immediately respond for comment.

A representative for Williams’ care team declined to comment on the documentary and would not confirm whether the care team is working in connection with the guardianship.

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