Revealed: Secrets of Hugely Controversial Gay-Bashing 'Duck Dynasty' Star Phil Robertson's Tangled Family Life — Including His Love Child
Phil Robertson's life was under the spotlight while on his popular reality show.
June 4 2025, Published 9:00 p.m. ET
RadarOnline.com can reveal the secrets of late Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson, including welcoming a secret love child and being suspended from his family's reality TV show after making homophobic remarks.
Phil died aged 79 on May 25, from Alzheimer's disease.
Phil and Miss Kay Were High School Sweethearts
Phil and Miss Kay met in high school.
Phil and Kay 'Miss Kay' Robertson began dating after their 1964 meeting in high school, where she was a cheerleader.
The Couple Got Married in 1966
The two were married for nearly six decades.
Phil and Kay tied the knot in 1966 after she became pregnant with their first son, Alan.
Throughout their nearly six decades of marriage, the twosome exchanged heartfelt tributes as they honored each other and their union.
In March 2024, the family matriarch expressed her love for her husband while promoting Netflix's The Blind in a lengthy Instagram post.
Kay said: "Phil takes care of me, and I take care of him. Sometimes he fixes a little makeup smudge for me, and I comb the chicken biscuit crumbs out of his beard. I'm getting over being sick, and I can't wait to get back to taking care of my pioneer man."
She then declared how much she loved her husband, adding she wanted everyone to know "the hard years were worth it to get to where we are today.
His wife wrote: "Our early years were messy, and I never dreamed our family would turn that story into a movie. But the Lord really does turn messes into messages, and The Blind movie is proof of that. If the story of Phil's wild, godless years can help point people to Jesus, that's the story we'll keep telling.
"Love y'all, and please remember Jesus loves you too. Redemption really is for all of us. And thank you for all the prayers!"
Phil and Miss Kay Welcomed 4 Sons During Their Marriage
Phil and Miss Kay remained married until his death.
In addition to Alan, Phil, and Kay also welcomed Jase, Willie, and Jep in the years after their marriage.
Phil Had a Daughter From a Past Affair
Phyllis Robertson reportedly sent a letter to Al Robertson, claiming she is his sister.
During a May 2020 episode of the Unshamed with the Robertson Family podcast, Phil and Kay's four children revealed the family found out the patriarch had a daughter, Phyllis, from a past affair in the 1970s.
According to Alan, he received a letter from Phyllis, who claimed to be his sister.
Alan shared: "So basically, it was from a woman who said that by a DNA search, she thinks that dad might be her dad," adding he initially "dismissed" the communication because the woman was born after Phil became a Christian in the 1970s.
Phil agreed to take a DNA test, which showed a "99.9 percent match."
The father-of-five said: "It's a pretty cool explanation of redemption, reconciliation, love.
As it turns out, 45 years ago, you had a daughter that you didn't know about, and she has a father she doesn't know about. 45 years, that doesn't sound like very long, but you say, that's a while. So finally, after all those years, we come together."
Homophobic Remarks
Phil was suspended from his family's show after making homophobic remarks.
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The patriarch was suspended from his family's reality show in 2013 after he made homophobic remarks in a GQ interview.
During the interview, openly religious Phil was asked to describe sin.
He quipped: "Start with homosexual behaviour and just morph out from there."
Phil then paraphrased the Bible, saying: "Don't be deceived. Neither the adulterers, the idolaters, the male prostitutes, the homosexual offenders, the greedy, the drunkards, the slanderers, the swindlers – they won't inherit the kingdom of God.
"Don't deceive yourself. It's not right."
A&E stated the network was "extremely disappointed" in his remarks, which reflected his "personal beliefs" and "in no way reflect those of A&E."
Phil Died at the Age of 79
Phil's wife is reportedly experiencing similar Alzheimer's or dementia symptoms.
Phil died on May 25, months after his family confirmed his Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
His daughter-in-law Korie Robertson confirmed the news in a statement on Facebook, noting they "celebrate today that our father, husband, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, is now with the Lord."
She wrote: "He reminded us often of the words of Paul, 'you do not grieve like those who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
"Thank you for the love and prayers of so many whose lives have been impacted by his life saved by grace, his bold faith, and by his desire to tell everyone who would listen the Good News of Jesus. We are grateful for his life on earth and will continue the legacy of love for God and love for others until we see him again."
