Ashley Judd reveals rift with mom Naomi over lesbian college professor
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Key Points:
- Ashley Judd revealed that her late mother, Naomi Judd, threatened to stop paying her college tuition because she disapproved of a lesbian theology professor teaching her about Hebrew scripture.
- Naomi, who died by suicide in April 2022, felt pressured to align politically with the country music industry but was more open about her beliefs within the family, especially with Ashley.
- Ashley described Naomi as compassionate toward women in the headlines for harming their children, believing they needed help rather than punishment, though she was uncertain if Naomi would have publicly expressed this.
- Ashley shared that she feels connected to her mother posthumously and believes Naomi encouraged her to tell the truth about their experiences.
- The actress also expressed gratitude to her podcast co-host for supporting Naomi during her final days, and recalled being the one who found Naomi after her death.
