The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, an all-revealing new four-part docuseries, exposes the tumultuous lives of the late country singer and actress, Naomi Judd, who died tragically from suicide on April 30, 2022. The series, which premiered on Lifetime recently on May 10 and 11, explores the complexities and deep-seated traumas that shaped Naomi’s life and relationships as she struggled with mental health, fame, and her personal demons.
In the documentary, her daughter Wynonna Judd, who also served as her half of the popular mother-daughter music band The Judds, opened up about the complicated relationship she had with her late mom.
Wynonna Judd says her late mother put pressure on her about her weight
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Reflecting on her relationship with her mother, Wynonna shared how the late singer placed immense pressure on her, particularly concerning her weight. She noted that her mom, afraid that music executives might drop her due to her weight gain, always suggested that shedding some pounds could pave the way for a thriving pop career.
The 60-year-old explained that despite her mother’s good intentions, the emphasis on physical appearance overshadowed the emotional support she truly needed, creating a form of irritation for her late mom, who exuded a high level of confidence, style, and allure. She stated that while empowering, Naomi’s glamour and self-assuredness somehow felt at odds with her own insecurities, creating a dynamic challenge for her.
The Judds’ publicist, Woody Bowles, says the mother-daughter rift impacted their career
Also commenting on the dynamics of the relationship between Wynonna and her late mother, Woody Bowles who handled public relationship for the duo revealed that Naomi worried about her daughter’s future expressed frustration over her weight, which often degenerated into heated arguments, with the two frequently isolating themselves in the back of their tour bus to scream at each other, sometimes leading to Wynonna’s loss of voice.
She further explained that the disagreements affected not only their personal relationship but also their professional lives negatively, as they were forced to cancel several shows due to Wynonna’s voice loss.