The team behind the revealing Lifetime documentary “Where Is Wendy Williams?” has shed light on their growing concerns regarding the well-being of the former talk show host while under guardianship.
During an awards consideration panel in Hollywood, executive producer Mark Ford and co-executive producer Erika Hanson shared insights into the making of the documentary and the troubling discoveries they made along the way.
As the documentary delved deeper into Wendy Williams’ life, the producers became increasingly worried about her situation.
Ford revealed that they felt compelled to keep investigating until they could reconnect Williams with her family, as they believed they would be the ones to care for her in the long run.
He highlighted the worry expressed by Williams’ family towards the end of the documentary, stating:
“Something has to be done to help her.”
Throughout the documentary, Williams’ family members, Erica and Michael, expressed visible concern for her deteriorating condition.
They reached out to Williams’ management, but their pleas for help seemed to go unanswered. With Williams under guardianship, her family was legally restricted from intervening in her medical care, leaving them feeling helpless.
The documentary took a significant turn as the producers aimed to expose the realities of guardianship when family involvement is limited.
Co-executive producer Erika Hanson emphasized the importance of transparency in such situations, stating that families should have the right to call out any abuses they perceive.
Ford echoed this sentiment, stressing the need for openness and accountability in guardianship arrangements.
He explained that Williams’ family members were eager to be involved in her care and expressed concern over the secrecy surrounding her guardianship.
In the face of these challenges, the producers of “Where Is Wendy Williams?” hope to shed light on the complexities of guardianship and advocate for greater transparency and family involvement in the care of vulnerable individuals like Williams.
