Ashley Judd Says She Can 'Understand' That Mom Naomi Was 'Doing the Best She Could' | PEOPLE

Ashley Judd said her "most ardent wish" for her late mother Naomi Judd is that when she died, "she was hopefully able to let go of any guilt or shame that she carried."

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Ashley Judd Says She Can 'Understand' That Mom Naomi Was in 'Pain' and 'Doing the Best She Could'

[michaeloberg]

Ashley is a true example of strength and pure love.
She has handled this beautifully with such a delicate balance of understanding and absolute love for her dear mother.
I commend her to the fullest!

[Leandro-X..Alkebulan]

The downs of life 😢. Both were such beautiful women and Ashley isn't just beauty, she has personality/character.

[janeoleary]

A permanent solution to a temporary situation

[jennifercrespo]

ofcourse theres nothing she couldve done. the fact that she even thought that for a minute is sad.

[margoegg]

Too bad you did not figure it after you trashed her in your book.

[brendaniebel]

Way too much Botox!!!!prettier before.