The Untold Lives: 4 Shocking Truths About Wynonna Judd's Children, Elijah And Grace Kelley

Country music icon Wynonna Judd is known for her powerful voice and the legendary duo The Judds, but her life as a mother has been marked by both immense joy and significant hardship, a journey that continues to unfold in late December 2025. The public spotlight has often illuminated the challenging path of her daughter, Grace Pauline Kelley, while her son, Elijah Judd, maintains a life largely out of the spotlight, creating a fascinating contrast in the family's narrative. This deep dive into the lives of Wynonna's children—Elijah and Grace—reveals the complex and often dramatic realities of one of country music's most famous families, including Wynonna's latest role as a grandmother raising her toddler granddaughter, Kaliyah. The family's story, full of legal troubles, recovery, and recent public revelations, is more current and candid than ever before, especially following the recent release of the documentary, *The Judd Family: Truth Be Told*.

Wynonna Judd: A Quick Biographical Profile

As the matriarch of this generation of the Judd family, Wynonna's personal life has always been intertwined with her career. Her journey from Christina Claire Ciminella to a country superstar provides essential context for her children's lives.

• Full Name: Christina Claire Ciminella (Legally changed to Wynonna Judd)
• Born: May 30, 1964 (Age 61 in 2025)
• Birthplace: Ashland, Kentucky
• Parents: Naomi Judd (Mother), Charles Jordan (Biological Father), Michael Ciminella (Stepfather)
• Sibling: Ashley Judd (Sister)
• Career: Half of the Grammy-winning country duo The Judds with her mother, Naomi Judd. Solo career began in 1992.
• Spouses:
  • Arch Kelley III (m. 1996; div. 1998) - Father of Elijah and Grace.
  • D. R. Roach (m. 2003; div. 2007) - Divorced after his 2007 arrest for aggravated sexual battery against a minor.
  • Scott "Cactus" Moser (m. 2012) - Current husband and drummer for Wynonna & The Big Noise.
• Children: Elijah Judd and Grace Pauline Kelley.

Elijah Judd: The Musician Who Embraces Privacy

Born on December 23, 1994, Elijah Judd is Wynonna’s eldest child and son with her first husband, businessman Arch Kelley III. Unlike his mother and sister, Elijah has made a conscious effort to lead a life away from the relentless glare of the celebrity spotlight.

Elijah, who turned 31 in 2025, has inherited his family's musical talent. He is an up-and-coming musician, though details of his professional work are kept private, reflecting his preference for a low-key existence.

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In 2020, Elijah married his longtime girlfriend, Hailey Williams, in a beautiful, private ceremony at the family farm in Tennessee. Wynonna occasionally shares glimpses of her son's stable and happy life, often expressing pride in his choice to prioritize privacy and his own path.

His role in the family is often seen as the steady, grounding presence, a stark contrast to the dramatic public life of his younger sister. He remains a supportive figure for his mother as she navigates the complexities of the Judd family legacy following the death of Naomi Judd in 2022.

Grace Pauline Kelley: Sobriety, Arrests, and Traumatic Family Revelations

The life of Grace Pauline Kelley (born December 22, 1996) has been publicly turbulent, often making headlines for her struggles with addiction and the law. Grace, who is 29 years old in 2025, has been a central figure in the recent family drama documented in the 2025 Lifetime special, *The Judd Family: Truth Be Told*.

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A History of Legal and Personal Struggles

Grace's legal troubles have been extensive. Her arrests have included charges related to drug offenses and probation violations. In one highly publicized incident, she was arrested for soliciting prostitution. More recently, in a separate incident, she was charged after stealing a church van while reportedly "hallucinating" on "bad drugs," highlighting the severity of her addiction struggles.

However, recent reports in 2025 indicate a significant turnaround. Grace Kelley has publicly announced that she is now nine months sober. She has been open about her struggles, stating that her latest arrest ultimately opened the door for her to seek a new, sober lease on life.

The Shocking D.R. Roach Allegations

In a candid interview in July 2025, Grace Kelley spoke out about her traumatic childhood, which included alleged sexual abuse by her former stepfather, D.R. Roach. Roach was Wynonna's second husband, and the country star filed for divorce in 2007 after he was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery against a child under the age of 13.

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Grace’s recent statements have brought this dark chapter back into the public eye, revealing the deep, painful history that has shaped her life and her often-strained relationship with her mother. Despite the difficulties, Grace stated that she has "forgiven" her mother, Wynonna, for the past, marking a crucial step in her recovery and their relationship.

Wynonna's New Role: Raising Granddaughter Kaliyah

Perhaps the most current and heartwarming chapter in Wynonna's family story is her role as a full-time parent to her granddaughter. Wynonna is currently raising Grace Kelley's daughter, Kaliyah, who is approximately 3 years old as of late 2025.

Wynonna has been remarkably open about the challenges and profound blessings of raising a toddler again. She has shared that Kaliyah has brought immense light into her life, especially after the loss of her mother, Naomi.

• Granddaughter's Name: Kaliyah
• Mother: Grace Pauline Kelley
• Current Situation: Wynonna is raising Kaliyah while Grace focuses on her sobriety and recovery journey.

The country star has often spoken about how having Kaliyah in her life has taught her "there is life after death," referencing the grief of losing Naomi. Wynonna's focus on her granddaughter provides a powerful, redemptive counter-narrative to the family's more dramatic public moments.

The complex, interwoven lives of Wynonna Judd and her children—Elijah's quiet stability, Grace's public battle for sobriety and her painful revelations, and the unexpected joy of raising granddaughter Kaliyah—continue to define the legacy of the Judd family in 2025.