Naomi Judd’s husband, Larry Strickland, has confirmed a shocking revelation that had long been rumored — the late country star once fired a gun at him after suspecting infidelity. The revelation is made in the new Lifetime docuseries The Judd Family: Truth Be Told, which explores the personal struggles and family dynamics behind the music legend.
The incident in question was first dramatized in the 1995 TV movie Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge, based on Judd’s 1993 memoir. In the film, Naomi, portrayed by Kathleen York, shoots at her husband, played by Bruce Greenwood, after confronting him about cheating. In the docuseries, Strickland watches this reenactment and reacts briefly but tellingly.
“Well, it really happened. That’s all I can say. That’s all I’m gonna say. It happened,” Strickland says in the series, confirming the scene’s accuracy without elaborating further.
Despite the serious turmoil, Naomi and Larry remained together for more than three decades, marrying in 1989 and staying married until her death in 2022. The docuseries also touches on Naomi’s difficult upbringing, her bond with daughter Wynonna, and the path that led The Judds to Grammy-winning success.
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According to TMZ, Naomi described their early relationship as “wildly, madly, passionately in love,” but she claimed Larry was frequently absent and suspected him of cheating. The docuseries supports this account, offering a voiceover from Judd’s memoir and including Strickland’s real-time reaction to the dramatized moment.
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Page Six also reports that the couple faced multiple relationship hurdles, including a phone call Naomi once received from another woman claiming to be in love with Larry. In reaction, Naomi destroyed personal items and threw Larry’s belongings out of their home, yet they ultimately reconciled and remained together until her tragic suicide in 2022.
In past interviews, Strickland has reflected on Naomi’s final months as chaotic and emotionally overwhelming. He shared that she was battling severe depression and anxiety, and despite multiple therapists and ongoing care, her energy continued to decline.
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