Wynonna Judd is clearing the air about reports of tension between her and her sister Ashley.
For her part, the 58-year-old country singer states unequivocally in this week’s PEOPLE cover story that she and her 54-year-old sister, the Oscar-winning actress, are on the same page regarding their late mother Naomi’s will.
“During my visit to Ashley’s place, I was informed, “Hey, did you know that they’re saying this about you?” As for me, I was like, “Huh? Why do Ashley and I always seem to be at odds with one other?
Oh. Again?'”
It’s a memory that Wynonna can’t seem to shake. “Why are they fighting? I am living the good life. Ashley is living the good life. No sense in squabbling over who will do what.
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According to Wynonna, Naomi, who was 76 when she committed suicide in April, named Larry Strickland, her husband of 33 years, as the executor of her inheritance.
Wynonna claims she and Ashley will “share” his estate after his death, and she has no intention of challenging his will.
She explains, “I am the last person in this family who knows anything like this, and if Ashley was here, I’d hope she’d agree with me.” “I lack the legal acumen to declare, “I am contesting the will.” I just didn’t think of it.”
Wynonna whose father is Charles Jordan and Ashley whose father is Michael Cimenella have become closer after their mother’s death, according to Wynonna.
She explains, “I’m an orphan, so I feel like we’re connected in a manner that’s so distinct.” “Since I lost both of my parents, I had to rely on Ashley for support.
In a different, more empathetic way, she’s counting on me for support. That you are a successful, intelligent, and capable person is not the issue. It’s all about those two little words: “I love you.” We are open and compassionate with one another.”
‘As sisters, we differ on so much,’ she continues. Both of us look at one other and agree, “She was quite the character,” when the subject turns to our mother.
The sisters’ relationship has been rocky for a long time, with many arguments between them. Neither Ashley nor Naomi showed up to Wynonna and Cactus Moser’s intimate 2012 wedding.
Wynonna Judd explains, “Ashley and I were separated at age 14 and 18 by achievement.” Therefore, we have lost a great deal of time together.
Wynonna, who launched The Judds: The Final Tour on September 30, says she and Ashley are in a much better place now thanks to the assistance of a life coach.
In spite of our differences, she says, she and Ashley are discovering that they share more in common than they do not. “That’s fascinating because it seems like a greater gulf exists in your mind when you’re younger.
The other day, I had a profound discussion with a close friend, and we made it through without anyone being harmed.”
We’ve been able to put our life coach’s advice to practice thanks to open lines of communication, mutual understanding, and compassion, she says.
“Even when Ashley and I were at odds, I never stopped loving them because I knew we had a foundation beneath our differences.
I always encourage individuals to look for points of connection.
When everything else is falling apart, I know I can still sit down with Ashley and have a good poker game.”
The most significant thing in my life is the bond I share with my sister, Wynonna says, adding that “the best retribution is living well.”
We’ve been able to put our life coach’s technique of open dialogue, mutual understanding, and compassion to good use. “Even when Ashley and I were at odds, I never stopped loving them because I knew we could find common ground eventually.
I always encourage individuals to look for points of connection. When everything else around us is falling apart, Ashley and I can still sit down and have a friendly game of cards.”
The most significant thing in my life is the bond I share with my sister, Wynonna says, adding that “the best retribution is living well.”