Reality TV star Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to child abuse charges in December 2023, serving time for their mistreatment of Ruby’s six children. In her new memoir, “The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom,” Shari Franke, 21, claims that her mother was having an affair with Hildebrandt.
Shari alleges that Hildebrandt moved into her room and demanded that she sleep on the couch. The upstairs area was off-limits to Ruby’s ex-husband Kevin without explicit permission. Shari describes finding their secret sanctuary in one of their rare absences, where she found candles, massage oils, and a “honeymoon suite” atmosphere.
Shari claims that her mother looked “mischievous” while leaving the bedroom at 5 a.m., with messy hair and flushed cheeks. She questions what was happening between Ruby and Hildebrandt, saying it seemed like they were trying to keep their relationship a secret from their children.
Shari says she would have supported her mother if they had been open about their affair. However, living in secrecy made life unbearable for Shari and her family. The memoir reveals more details about the Franke family’s struggles with Ruby’s abuse allegations and Kevin’s attempt to gain custody of their kids.
Source: https://pagesix.com/2025/01/07/celebrity-news/ruby-franke-had-affair-with-jodi-hildebrandt-daughter-shari