Jelly Roll's daughter Bailee Ann has publicly addressed the intense media scrutiny following the country singer's divorce filing from Bunnie Xo, ending a nearly decade-long marriage. The 18-year-old expressed frustration over the public's investment in the split, emphasizing that the divorce is a private family matter. Her comments came after court documents revealed the couple's separation date and the reason for ending their marriage.
Bailee Ann's Reaction to the Divorce
According to People magazine, Bailee shared her thoughts via a TikTok post on Tuesday, June 16. Over a selfie, she wrote, "I am disgusted at how invested everyone is," adding, "It's fkn crazy." She further told her followers, "Worry bout your house, not mine," and indicated she was not ready to discuss the situation further. Bailee disabled comments on the post.
Jelly Roll Files for Divorce
Jelly Roll, 41, filed for divorce in Williamson County, Tennessee, on May 18, according to court records obtained by People. The filing lists May 9 as the date of separation and cites irreconcilable differences as the grounds for divorce. TMZ first reported the news. Representatives for Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Relationship History of Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo
A source told People that the couple had "always had a complicated dynamic," noting they were in different places when they started their relationship but built a life together through personal and professional changes. Jelly Roll and Bunnie first met at one of his concerts at the Country Saloon in Las Vegas in 2015, initially forming a friendship before romance blossomed. Jelly Roll proposed to Bunnie, 46, onstage in Las Vegas in 2016, and they married at a courthouse later that night without informing friends or family.
Jelly Roll is also father to Bailee and a 9-year-old son, Noah, from previous relationships. Both Jelly Roll and Bunnie have spoken about her serious role as their stepmother. The couple does not share biological children. In recent months, they openly discussed their IVF journey and plans to expand their family. Bunnie wrote in her memoir that they had found a surrogate and hoped to welcome twins. She told People in January that the process had been difficult but remained hopeful.
