Brooke Hogan Responds to Critics: "This Is My Relationship With My Father, Not Yours"

Brooke Hogan is speaking out about grief, boundaries, and the judgment she’s faced since her father Hulk Hogan passed away in July 2025. In a TikTok posted on July 30, the 38-year-old addressed critics directly, saying they don’t know what she went through with her famous dad.“I am receiving so much judgment over my, not yours, relationship with my father,”she said.“They do not know exactly what I went through with that man.”

Brooke acknowledged that she and Hulk had a complicated relationship, one that included estrangement and what she called“private damage.”But she also made it clear that she loved him deeply, saying she’s cried every day since his death.“The bags under my eyes, the tired look on my face, this is grief,”she shared. She also revealed she’s married to Steven Oleksy, has twins, and her husband once asked Hulk to meet the kids. The mixed emotions of love, loss, and boundaries are something many families can relate to.

Her message is resonating with folks who understand that family relationships aren’t always simple. Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone, and Brooke is asking for a little grace. Do you think people should be able to grieve in their own way without public judgment? Let us know in the comments.