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Hulk Hogan Reportedly Unaware of Daughter Brooke’s Distance Amidst Family Strife
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, also known as Terry Gene Bollea, is reportedly uncertain about the reasons behind his daughter Brooke Hogan’s recent distancing, particularly following her estrangement from her mother, Linda Hogan, his former spouse. Sources indicate ongoing family tension impacting the
Source Claims Hulk Hogan Puzzled by Estrangement
An insider, speaking exclusively to Us Weekly, revealed that the former wrestler, age 71, has confided in associates about his lack of understanding regarding Brooke’s decision to cease communication. “Terry not speaking to Brooke is a much more recent development,” the source stated, referencing Hulk by his given name, Terry Gene Bollea.
According to the insider, “
Divorce May Be Root of Family Tension
The source suggests that the discord might originate from
Hulk Hogan’s Efforts as a Father
Despite the family turmoil, the source maintains that “Terry has genuinely attempted to be a supportive father.” The insider further claims that Hulk maintains a “very close” relationship with Brooke’s brother, Nick Hogan.
Linda Hogan initiated divorce proceedings against
“Hulk is eager to move forward with his life and is very hopeful that he and Linda can maintain a friendly relationship and collaborate effectively as co-parents to their two children,” Hulk’s representative stated to Us in a statement released at the time of their divorce.
Brooke Hogan’s Return to the Public Eye
In subsequent years, Brooke Hogan largely remained out of the public spotlight. However, upon her return to reality television – having previously starred in Hogan Knows Best from 2005 to 2007 with her family – she reportedly sought guidance from her father.
In April 2018, Brooke confided exclusively to Us that just two days into filming MTV’s Champs vs. Stars, “I called my dad and I’m like, ‘I should have never done TV again. It was better being normal.’”
She recounted her father providing encouraging counsel. “And he was just like, ‘Stick it out, baby. You’re gonna be great. Just focus on the competition. Stay positive,’” Brooke recalled.
Fractured Father-Daughter Relationship
Their father-daughter bond has since deteriorated. Speculation arose when Brooke Hogan did not attend her father’s third wedding to Sky Daily in September 2023. Hulk Hogan was previously married to Jennifer McDaniel from 2010 to 2021.
“For my personal journey toward healing and contentment, I have made the choice to establish some distance between myself and my family,” Brooke Hogan conveyed via Instagram at the time. “And am concentrating on individuals and pursuits that nurture my well-being and align with my own convictions, aspirations, and principles. I wish him the best. ❤️.”
Brooke Hogan’s Private Wedding and Motherhood
Brooke Hogan secretly married hockey player Steven Olesky in June 2022, though attendance by her parents remains unconfirmed. Most recently, Brooke became a mother, welcoming twins Oliver and Molly in January. Linda Hogan has stated that the twins’ arrival was undisclosed to the family.
“It’s been 15 – or longer – years since I separated from
Brooke Hogan Responds to Mother’s Claims, Cites Abuse Allegations
Brooke Hogan addressed her mother’s assertions through her own Instagram statement on Thursday, March 27. “I try diligently to disregard matters concerning my family in hopes of achieving peace in my life. Regrettably, I have intentionally diminished my public presence in my music and television career to evade the pervasive negativity surrounding my family, which has consistently overshadowed my endeavors.”
She continued, “If it solely affected me, I would continue to absorb the negativity and retreat further to avoid the hazards of public discourse. However, I now have my own family, and it’s affecting more than just myself.”
Brooke Hogan elaborated that she has “entirely separate reasons for ceasing contact” with both her mother and her father. “The lack of contact with my mother is unrelated to my father, and the lack of contact with my father is unrelated to my mother,” she wrote. “This decision was solely based on their individual treatment of me throughout my life.”
Brooke Hogan then alleged that she suffered “extreme verbal and emotional abuse” during her childhood. She did not specify the alleged abuser, but indicated that situations “frequently escalated to physical altercations.”
“I yearned for a normal family dynamic, but it never materialized. I have repeatedly offered assistance to them, only to be drawn into their negativity. I have established boundaries that were disregarded, and at this juncture, I can genuinely do no more,” she revealed.
Brooke Hogan Focuses on Healing and Family
Brooke Hogan stated that she is endeavoring to “break the cycle” within her own family and has sought therapy for support. She affirmed, “I absolutely LOVE them with every fiber of my being,” referring to her parents, yet emphasized that for her own well-being, she has terminated communication with both.
In a separate Instagram statement posted on Friday, March 28, Brooke Hogan refuted her mother’s claim that she has “never met” her husband, sharing a photograph of them together from 2023.
Brooke Hogan Counters “Toxic Behavior” Accusations
Brooke Hogan added that her prior post “did not directly accuse anyone” of the toxic behaviors she experienced as a child. She posited that if her mother felt “triggered” by the post, it “speaks volumes.”
“I have numerous individuals who know the truth, and I am aware of the truth, therefore I am unafraid,” Brooke Hogan concluded.
Us Weekly has reportedly contacted representatives for both