Wendy Williams seems to be on the mend.
The former talk show host spoke with The Cut about her life in a luxury dementia facility, where she’s been staying since her diagnosis. During the phone interview, Wendy didn’t hold back, calling the New York City residence a “dump.”
“Did you see the people? The elderly people? Why do I want to look at that?” she said.
Williams has been vocal about her frustration for months, previously describing the facility as a “prison” during an appearance on The Breakfast Club in January. She’s not allowed visitors and can only make outgoing calls from her landline, though a judge recently granted her access to an iPad—which she uses to keep up with news about herself and listen to her old radio shows.
Despite the restrictions, Williams appears to have more freedom lately. She’s reportedly been spotted at New York Fashion Week and confirmed she’s able to socialize again. “You know, I’ve been out. So obviously I do go out,” she said.
She also shared that she’s been attending a “megachurch” in Brooklyn, adding, “It gives me faith and keeps me very well in touch with God and myself.”
The Cut writer Jessica Bennett, who visited the facility, described it as “impressive” and noted that Wendy “looked good” during their meeting at the gym. When Bennett complimented her appearance, the 61-year-old smiled and pointed to her lip and breast implants, quipping, “And you know what? It’s still hitting and holding.”
