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Freddy Brazier says relationship with grandmother has been mentally difficult
Freddy Brazier, 22, has spoken about his difficult relationship with his grandmother, Jackiey Budden.
He is the son of Jade Goody, who died of cervical cancer in 2009, when he was four.
Brazier said he loves Budden but believes time spent with her affected his mental health.
He has previously said they smoked cannabis together and that she got him hooked on the drug.
He also said he had used cannabis before getting more involved with her and that he alone was responsible for his choices.
His father, Jeff Brazier, once tried to prevent him from seeing Budden, saying he wanted to keep his son safe, but later dropped the legal action.
Freddy said he sometimes finds it difficult when Budden compares him with his mother.
Freddy Brazier said his relationship with his grandmother, Jackiey Budden, has been mentally difficult.
The 22-year-old said he believes her influence contributed to his mental health struggles, but added that he alone was responsible for his actions.
Freddy said he loves Jackiey and would do anything for her, despite finding the relationship tough.
His father, Jeff Brazier, previously tried to prevent Freddy from seeing Jackiey, fearing she was a negative influence.
Freddy and Jackiey had reportedly smoked cannabis together, and Freddy had said she got him hooked on the drug.
- Who
- Freddy Brazier, his grandmother Jackiey Budden and his father Jeff Brazier.
- What
- Freddy said his relationship with Jackiey has been mentally difficult and that he takes responsibility for his actions.
- When
- Freddy spoke about the relationship on The Terry Stone Connection podcast; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Freddy said he believes his grandmother’s influence contributed to his mental health struggles; Jeff had feared she was a negative influence.
Jeff Brazier
Freddy Brazier
Influence of Jackiey Budden
Jeff Brazier
Jeff feared Jackiey was a negative influence and sought to prevent Freddy from seeing her.
Freddy Brazier
Freddy sided with Jackiey and said he loves her, while also describing their relationship as mentally difficult.
no one's to blame other than myself
it's been tough and mentally I don't think I would be where I am now
I was always going to be troubled and be the brother that goes down the wrong path.
Freddy’s mother, Jade Goody, died from cervical cancer when he was four.
Freddy and Jackiey were spotted smoking suspicious …
The Daily Mail published Freddy’s comments about his relationship with Jackiey.
- Age
- 22
- Grandmother
- Jackiey Budden
- Father
- Jeff Brazier
- Mother
- Jade Goody, who died in 2009
- Podcast
- The Terry Stone Connection






