In a moment that has left fans across the nation deeply moved, Chrisley Knows Best matriarch Julie Chrisley opened up about the life-changing day she learned she was being granted

a presidential pardon — a day that ended nearly two years of heartbreak, uncertainty, and separation from her family. The emotional revelation came during a new episode of Unlocked

with Savannah Chrisley, where Julie sat down with her daughter Savannah to recount the exact moment she discovered that her nightmare was finally over. Her voice trembled

as she relived the moment, saying, “I was sitting in my cell when a guard came to get me. I didn’t know what was happening. They told me I had a call. And when I heard Savannah’s voice on the other end, I knew something was different.”

That phone call would change everything.

“Then she said, ‘Mama, you’re coming home,’” Julie recalled, tears welling in her eyes. “I just broke down. I couldn’t stop crying. I didn’t believe it at first — I thought I was dreaming.”

After serving nearly two years in prison alongside her husband, Todd Chrisley, Julie’s long-awaited freedom came through a presidential pardon — a decision that sent shockwaves through the entertainment world. For fans who had followed the Chrisleys’ legal journey since their 2022 convictions for bank fraud and tax evasion, the news felt like a long overdue miracle.

“I just sat there in disbelief and gratitude,” Julie said. “After everything we’d been through — the appeals, the waiting, the prayers — to finally hear that the president had granted us a pardon was overwhelming. I couldn’t even speak. I just kept thanking God.”

Savannah, who had been her parents’ fiercest advocate throughout their incarceration, was equally emotional as she described being the one to break the news. “I’ll never forget that call,” she said softly. “I could barely get the words out because I was crying too. Seeing how strong my mom has been through all this — it made the moment even more powerful.”

For Savannah, delivering those words — “Mama, you’re coming home” — symbolized the end of an ordeal that had tested every member of the Chrisley family. She had spent the past two years raising her younger siblings, Grayson and Chloe, managing family affairs, and publicly defending her parents’ innocence. Fans admired her resilience, but even Savannah admitted that the weight had often been crushing.

“When I heard her voice again, free and filled with joy, I just lost it,” Savannah admitted. “It was like every prayer we’d ever said had finally been answered.”

Julie’s release marked the start of a new chapter for the Chrisleys — one rooted in healing, faith, and forgiveness. The family’s first night together was a deeply emotional one. Julie described it as “the simplest night, but the most beautiful.”

“We sat on the couch, laughing, crying, eating dinner together,” she shared. “I remember hearing everyone’s voices, seeing my grandkids playing, and I just thought, ‘I’m home. I’m free.’ That’s something I’ll never take for granted again.”

Fans of Chrisley Knows Best — who had followed Julie’s journey from glamorous Southern matriarch to wrongfully imprisoned mother — were left stunned by her raw honesty and emotional strength. Social media lit up with messages of support and celebration, with many praising her unwavering faith throughout her ordeal.

“Julie Chrisley is the definition of grace under fire,” one fan wrote. “Hearing her describe that moment with Savannah had me in tears. You can feel the love and faith in every word.”

Others expressed admiration for the Chrisley family’s unity, noting how their bond only seemed to grow stronger despite the immense challenges.

Through it all, Julie has remained grounded in her faith — a constant theme in her reflections since regaining her freedom. “You can’t get back the time that’s gone,” she said, “but you can make the most of what’s left. All I want to do now is hold my kids, cook dinner for my family, and thank God every day for giving us a second chance.”

That gratitude, Julie said, has become her guiding light. “When you’ve had everything taken away — your freedom, your family, your sense of normal — you learn to appreciate the small things. A meal at the dinner table, a hug from your children, the sound of laughter in your home. Those are the things that matter.”

The news of the presidential pardon has sparked intense discussion online, with fans and media outlets alike marveling at the unexpected twist. Some have called it a “Hollywood ending,” while others see it as a powerful reminder that redemption and mercy can still find their way into even the darkest stories.

For Julie, however, the focus is not on the politics or the headlines, but on gratitude and grace. “This isn’t about fame or attention,” she said quietly. “It’s about faith. It’s about never giving up, even when the world turns its back on you.”

Her husband Todd, also recently freed, echoed those sentiments in a brief statement, thanking supporters and vowing that the family’s future will be defined by hope, humility, and a renewed sense of purpose. Together, Todd and Julie are already planning to share their story more openly — not as reality TV stars, but as survivors who want to inspire others facing life’s hardest challenges.

As for Savannah, she remains fiercely protective of her family, but her tone has softened with relief. “We’re finally together again,” she said. “That’s all that matters. God has carried us through the worst, and now it’s time to live, love, and rebuild.”

In the end, Julie’s emotional breakdown after hearing of her pardon wasn’t just a personal victory — it was a moment of universal resonance. It reminded fans everywhere of the power of faith, the strength of family, and the enduring hope that no matter how long the night lasts, the morning always comes.

With tears in her eyes and gratitude in her heart, Julie Chrisley summed it up best: “We’ve been through the fire, but we came out stronger. And now, I’m finally home.”