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Judds 'Angry, Hurt' at Ashley's Memoir 'Betrayal'

'How she could betray her own flesh and blood?' says insider

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 7, 2011 9:42 AM CDT

(Newser) – Ashley Judd's family is not happy about her recently released memoir, which discloses details of a dysfunctional upbringing. "Naomi and Wynonna have had a strained relationship with Ashley for years," an insider tells Popeater. "This is the final nail in the coffin—they are very angry and hurt that Ashley would write a book rather than deal with whatever problems they have privately." Click for more of the Judd family's reaction or here for more from Ashley's memoir.

The Judds, Naomi Judd, left, and Wynonna Judd perform during the opening of the CMA Music Festival Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the Riverfront stage in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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