Kelley Wolf, the estranged wife of actor Scott Wolf and an alumna of Real World: New Orleans, has publicly addressed being placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold amid her divorce proceedings. Wolf took to social media to share her perspective on the incident, stating she “SURVIVED” the experience.
The involuntary detainment occurred on June 13 in Utah, just days after she and Scott Wolf announced the end of their 21-year marriage. Kelley Wolf, 48, was reportedly detained and handcuffed by police at the Sundance Resort before being transported to a local hospital facility. While a Utah County Sheriff’s Sergeant described her as being “briefly detained” and “not in custody” during transport, Kelley’s account depicts her time as being “held against my will” in conditions she likened to a prison, citing a lack of clock, phone, and sunlight.
Kelley clarified that although she used the term “5150,” which is a California legal code for a 72-hour involuntary psychiatric hold, her detainment actually took place in Utah. This type of hold allows designated professionals to confine individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others, or gravely disabled due to a mental health crisis.
Kelley Wolf’s Account and Claims
Following her release after five days, Kelley Wolf has been vocal online, emphatically denying any mental illness, addictions, or suicidal ideations. She stated she is “fine” and “happy,” attributing the initiation of the hold not to her estranged husband or parents, but to a small group of what she called “PC ex-friends” or a “so-called ‘friend’.” She suggested these individuals “weaponized concern” against her from a distance instead of offering genuine support.
She recounted being offered medications like Lithium, Seroquel, and Xanax while confined but stated she declined them, instead relying on meditation and breathing techniques she teaches as a life coach.
Contrast in Perspectives Emerges
While Kelley asserts her mental well-being and frames the incident as an unjust “involuntary 5150” survival, emergency dispatch audio reportedly obtained by PEOPLE magazine presents a contrasting view. According to reports, a 911 call placed by a friend of Kelley’s urged authorities to intervene due to an “escalating mental health crisis,” describing her as “very skittish” and resistant to seeking help. The caller stated they had been trying to get her help for weeks or months.
Divorce Context and Further Developments
The involuntary hold unfolded shortly after Kelley and Scott Wolf, 57, went public with their divorce on June 10. Scott Wolf described the decision as the “most difficult” of his life, emphasizing their three children – Jackson, 16, Miller, 12, and Lucy, 11 – were their “every priority.”
Adding another layer to the personal turmoil, Scott Wolf filed a restraining order against Kelley in Utah on June 24, supported by a declaration from his brother. This legal action came shortly after Kelley’s release from the psychiatric facility. A court hearing regarding the restraining order is scheduled for July 1.
Kelley has also publicly expressed feeling isolated and “ghosted” by her family during this period, including Scott, contrasting her experience with her family’s vacation. She shared difficulties in initially locating her children but later connected with them via video call, mentioning plans for a trip to Spain.
Despite the challenges, Kelley Wolf has maintained a forward-looking stance. She has shared updates about going on a first date and pitching a concept for a television show based on her life as a traveling writer, ex-reality TV personality, mom, and eccentric business owner.
As Scott and Kelley Wolf navigate their divorce after 21 years of marriage, the situation remains complex, involving public statements about the involuntary hold, legal filings, and differing accounts of the events.
