Wynonna Judd exposes rift with sister Ashley: ‘We’re taking a break’ from each other

See more of our coverage in your search results. Sisters Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd are “taking a break” from each other. The singer revealed their rift in her People cover story, published Wednesday, saying she and the actress aren’t currently “connected.” “She’s doing her thing, and I’m doing mine,” Wynonna, 62, said, further explaining that her younger sibling has yet to hear her upcoming album, “The Hard Truth.” Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd (pictured above in March 2001) are “taking a break” from each other. Getty Images Wynonna exposed their rift in a People cover story, published Wednesday. People Ashley’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. Their estrangement comes four years after Wynonna and Ashley’s mom, Naomi Judd, died by suicide at 76. While reports at the time said that the late country icon’s daughters were butting heads over her will, Wynonna denied this in October 2022. The singer (pictured above in October 2022) told the outlet she and Ashley are not “connected” at the moment. Getty Images for CMT She quipped, “She’s doing her thing, and I’m doing mine.” (Pictured above: Ashley and Wynonna in September 2004.) Getty Images “I have such a great life. Ashley has a great life. Why would we be fighting over the will?” she asked People at the time. Wynonna went on to gush about how “connected” and “powerful” their bond was after Naomi’s death, explaining, “We’re vulnerable with each other, and we’re tender.” She did acknowledge, however, that they “disagree[d] on so much … as sisters” — but are learning they “have more in common than [they] don’t.” A rep for Ashley (pictured above in May 2022) did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. Getty Images Wynonna has spoken in the past about her ups and downs with Ashley (pictured above in October 2003) — but the duo had a “powerful” bond after their mom Naomi Judd’s 2022 death. Getty Images Wynonna pointed out that she and Ashley — who did not attend Wynonna’s 2012 wedding to husband Cactus Moser — “were separated at age 14 and 18 by success” and “missed out on a lot of time together.” The Grammy nominee did not specify in Wednesday’s interview whether her ups and downs with Ashley, 58, inspired her latest record, which she called her “most honest and vulnerable.” Wynonna did speak to how Naomi motivated the work, admitting, “I think [hearing] it would be very painful for her. Very painful. But I also know that she knows me, that I’m so honest and so up-front.” The album also includes references to Wynonna’s estranged daughter, Grace Kelley, who is currently serving a 15-month sentence in Virginia. The country music icon (pictured above in June 2002) died by suicide at 76 in 2022. Getty Images Wynonna subsequently denied arguing with Ashley (pictured above in May 2022) over the will. Getty Images for Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Wynonna, who is raising Kelley’s 4-year-old daughter, Kaliyah, on her Tennessee farm with Moser, said, “I miss her desperately.” She wants the 30-year-old to “find healing,” urging Kelley to “take a look at [her]self” after repeated arrests. Wynonna added that she found out via headlines that her daughter was pregnant and expecting a baby in jail — as was reported in August — and “know[s] very little” about the situation. If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text Crisis Text Line at 741741. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!