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

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Cardoza, R. (2026, September 30). Wynonna Judd exposes rift with sister Ashley: ‘We’re taking a break’ from each other. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/30/celebrity-news/wynonna-judd-exposes-rift-with-sister-ashley-were-taking-a-break-from-each-other/

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Wynonna Judd disclosed in a People magazine interview that she and her sister Ashley have decided to take a break from each other, stating they are currently not connected. This revelation follows the death of their mother Naomi Judd four years ago; at the time, there were reports suggesting tension over Naomi's will, which Wynonna denied. The article does not provide direct comment from Ashley but mentions that she has yet to hear Wynonna’s latest album "The Hard Truth."

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Country singer Wynonna Judd has revealed in a People interview that she and her sister, actress Ashley Judd, are not currently speaking due to personal differences. Wynonna, who is set to release her new album "The Hard Truth" on October 2, mentioned their separation was mutual and noted they were each focusing on their individual lives: *"She’s doing her thing, and I’m doing mine."* The sisters' estrangement comes after the death of their mother, country music icon Naomi Judd, who passed away by suicide at age 76 in 2022. This disclosure follows reports from that time suggesting disputes over Naomi's will; however, Wynonna denied such conflicts last year when speaking to People, emphasizing how they were "vulnerable" and "tender" with each other following their mother’s death.

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Sisters Wynonna Judd and Ashley Judd are “taking a break” from each other. asserted

Sisters → take → other

The singer revealed their rift in her People cover story, published Wednesday, saying she and the actress aren’t currently “connected.” asserted

she → reveal → story

“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.” asserted

sibling → do → album

Ashley’s rep did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment. asserted

rep → respond → comment

Their estrangement comes four years after Wynonna and Ashley’s mom, Naomi Judd, died by suicide at 76. asserted

Wynonna → come → 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. “I have such a great life. asserted

I → say → life

Ashley has a great life. asserted

Ashley → have → life

Why would we be fighting over the will?” she asked People at the time. asserted

she → fight → 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.” asserted

we → go → other

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.” asserted

they → acknowledge → more

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.” asserted

who → point → time

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.” asserted

she → specify → which

Wynonna did speak to how Naomi motivated the work, admitting, “I think [hearing] it would be very painful for her. asserted

hearing → speak → her

But I also know that she knows me, that I’m so honest and so up-front.” asserted

I → know → me

The album also includes references to Wynonna’s estranged daughter, Grace Kelley, who is currently serving a 15-month sentence in Virginia. asserted

who → include → Virginia

She wants the 30-year-old to “find healing,” urging Kelley to “take a look at [her]self” after repeated arrests. asserted

old → want → 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. asserted

daughter → add → 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. asserted

you → know → 741741

Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

voice → matter → Conversation

Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

Discussions → moderate → civility

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

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