The former talk-show host's guardian claims she was "viciously and shamelessly exploited" in the film, which showed her physical and mental decline from dementia.

According to the amended complaint viewed by USA TODAY, Williams received $82,000 for the "stomach-turning" documentary, which in February showed her cognitive decline across four episodes. She is credited as an executive producer on the documentary,

The complaint claims the documentary’s “true intentions” were to portray Wendy Williams “in a highly demeaning and embarrassing manner.”