Julie Chrisley

Early life Julie Hughes was born in Westminster, South Carolina, to Baptist minister Harvey Hughes and his wife, Pam, and grew up in a modest double-wide trailer. She attended local schools and worked in a bank before meeting real-estate investor Todd Chrisley in the mid-1990s.

Career Reality television Julie joined Chrisley Knows Best when it premiered on USA Network in March 2014, becoming known for her deadpan humor and traditional Southern cooking.

Fraud and tax evasion Indictment and conviction In August 2019, the Chrisleys were indicted on 12 counts including conspiracy to commit bank fraud and tax evasion. Following a three-week trial, a federal jury found both guilty on all counts in June 2022. They reported to prison in January 2023 and filed notices of appeal the same month. At a September 25, 2024, hearing the district court imposed the same 84-month term.

Presidential pardon On May 27, 2025, Donald Trump told the Chrisleys’ adult children in a publicly released phone call that he intended to issue full presidential pardons for both parents, saying he hoped to “finish the paperwork within 24 hours.” A White House statement later that day confirmed the pardons had been signed.

Post-prison work In 2026, Julie and Todd competed in season 14 of The Masked Singer as "Croissants". They were eliminated in the season 14 premiere alongside David Ortiz as "Googly Eyes", but were not fully unmasked until the beginning of the next episode.

Personal life Julie married Todd Chrisley on May 25, 1996. They have three children together—Chase (b. 1996), Savannah (b. 1997) and Grayson (b. 2006)—and Julie is step-mother to Todd’s children Lindsie and Kyle from his first marriage. In 2016, Julie and Todd adopted Chloe, the daughter of Todd’s son Kyle and a former girlfriend. They adopted Chloe because of Kyle's instances of drug usage and legal troubles. After Julie and Todd were sentenced, Savannah adopted Grayson and Chloe.

Health In 2012, at age 39, Julie was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery. She has been in remission since.

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