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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, the heads of the Duggar Family, stand as the foundation of their large and widely-followed family. Married on July 21, 1984, Michelle Duggar, 58, and Jim Bob Duggar, 59, have built their lives around their nineteen children.
Initially, the couple chose to wait four years before starting their family, welcoming their first son, Josh Duggar. However, after a miscarriage attributed to Michelle’s use of birth control pills before realizing she was pregnant, they made a significant decision. They resolved to trust in their faith and allow divine will to determine the size of their family.
Subsequently, the Duggars experienced consistent family growth, with new additions approximately every year and a half until 2009. Amidst their expanding family, they have actively worked to nurture and maintain a strong marital bond.
“We make time for a weekly date,” Jim Bob, a former politician in Arkansas, shared with PEOPLE, emphasizing the importance of connection. “Even if it’s just a walk in the park. We might go out for lunch or dinner, using that time to talk about our children, upcoming events, and our plans.”
In 2020, Jim Bob and Michelle expanded their horizons by venturing into house flipping in Arkansas, adding a new dimension to their already full lives.
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Josh Duggar, 36, the eldest son of Michelle and Jim Bob, married Anna Duggar in September 2008. Together, they have built their own large family, blessed with seven children, all of whose names uniquely begin with the letter “M.”
Their children include daughters Mackynzie Duggar, Meredith Grace Duggar, Maryella Hope Duggar, and Madyson Duggar, alongside sons Michael Duggar, Marcus Duggar, and Mason Duggar. Notably, Meredith and Maryella’s births coincided with the unfolding of their father’s molestation scandal. In a challenging period, the couple announced their pregnancy with Madyson, their seventh and youngest child, merely a week before Josh’s arrest for receiving and possessing child pornography. Madyson was born in October while Josh awaited trial, marking a tumultuous time for the family.
On April 29, 2021, federal authorities arrested Josh Duggar, charging him with receiving and possessing child pornography, some of which involved minors under the age of 10. The following day, during a virtual court appearance in Arkansas, he entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
Despite his initial plea, Josh was found guilty on both counts on December 9, 2021. In April of the following year, he received a sentence of 12 years and seven months in federal prison, along with financial penalties totaling $50,100 in fines and special assessments. He is currently serving his sentence in Seagoville, Texas.
In a gesture of support prior to his sentencing, Anna Duggar addressed a letter to the judge, portraying her husband as a “loving, supportive, and caring father,” highlighting the personal impact of the legal proceedings on their family.
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John David Duggar, 34, embarked on a courtship with Abbie Burnett in June 2018, and within a month, their relationship progressed swiftly to an engagement. The proposal took place in an airplane hangar, a nod to their shared passion for aviation. They solidified their commitment by marrying on November 3 of the same year.
The couple’s family expanded with the arrival of their first child, a daughter named Grace Annette Duggar, in January 2020, followed by their son Charlie Duggar in September 2022. They announced Charlie’s birth on their joint Instagram account, accompanied by a photo of their growing family.
“We are now a family of 4,” they shared, expressing their joy. “We welcomed little 💙Charlie💙 into the world last month and have been soaking up newborn snuggles ever since! We are so thankful to God for this precious gift!”
In October 2021, John David was involved in a plane crash in Tennessee while piloting an aircraft. The incident, attributed to “double engine failure,” involved two other passengers, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. In January 2022, John David and Abbie addressed the crash publicly, expressing gratitude for their safety in a statement to Celebuzz.
“We are so thankful for God’s protection, as we all walked away without injuries when this happened last October. We so appreciate the love and care so many have expressed toward us!” they stated, reflecting on the experience.
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Jana Duggar, 34, the eldest daughter in the Duggar family and John David’s twin (by a mere three minutes), is known for her diverse talents. She engages in house remodeling projects and is musically inclined, playing the piano, violin, and harp.
In September 2021, Jana faced a citation for endangering the welfare of a minor following a babysitting incident. She addressed the situation publicly, sharing her perspective on social media.
“I was babysitting a few months ago when one of the children wandered outside alone. A passerby who saw the child called the police,” she explained in her Instagram Story. “This resulted in a written citation, as well as a follow-up with child welfare who concluded that it was an accident and the child was unharmed.”
Although a court appearance was scheduled for January 2022, Jana resolved the matter outside of district court, paying $880, as confirmed by a court clerk to PEOPLE.
After announcing her engagement in June 2024, Jana married Stephen Wissmann on August 15, 2024. Their “classic, elegant” wedding ceremony, held at The Grand at Willow Springs in Arkansas, was attended by 500 guests.
“It’s a dream come true,” Jana shared with PEOPLE, expressing her joy. “Coming from two bigger families (Wissmann is one of 13 siblings), we love to be able to get together and celebrate moments like these. To have all of them there, it just means a lot.”
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Jill Duggar Dillard, 33, the second eldest daughter in the Duggar family, married Derick Dillard in June 2014 in Springdale, Arkansas.
“I am the most blessed man to have Jill,” Derick expressed to PEOPLE after their wedding, which adhered to tradition by reserving their first kiss for the ceremony.
The couple welcomed their first son, Israel David Dillard, in April 2015, followed by Samuel Scott Dillard in 2017, and Frederick “Freddy” Michael Dillard in July 2022.
However, in April 2024, Jill and Derick faced profound sorrow with the stillbirth of their daughter, Isla Marie Dillard. Jill was four months pregnant when they experienced this loss.
Since departing from the 19 Kids and Counting spin-off, Counting On, in 2017 and subsequently distancing herself from her family, Jill has embraced a more independent lifestyle, diverging from some of the strict rules of her upbringing.
As a certified midwife, Jill has made personal choices such as getting a nose ring, occasionally enjoying alcoholic beverages, wearing jeans (traditionally, Duggar women are expected to wear dresses or skirts), and even modeling modest swimwear. She has also been open about her marital intimacy with Derick and their use of non-hormonal birth control.
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Jill and Derick participated in the 2023 docuseries Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, where Jill reflected on her brother Josh’s sex abuse scandal and discussed not receiving compensation for her participation in her family’s TLC shows. “I never received any payout — no check, no cash, no nothing. For seven and a half years of my adult life, I was never paid,” she stated in the series.
In September 2023, Jill and Derick released a memoir, Counting the Cost, further detailing their experiences and perspectives.
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Jessa Duggar Seewald, 32, the third daughter of the Duggars, married Ben Seewald in November 2014. Their wedding ceremony, attended by over 1,000 guests, took place at the First Baptist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas. Jessa and Ben welcomed their first child, Spurgeon Elliot Seewald, a year later, following a two-day labor.
Their family expanded with Henry Wilberforce Seewald in February 2017, followed by daughters Ivy Jane Seewald and Fern Seewald in May 2019 and July 2021, respectively.
In February 2023, Jessa shared a personal experience on her YouTube channel, discussing a miscarriage she had experienced before conceiving Fern.
Due to potential complications associated with a home miscarriage, Jessa decided to undergo a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure at a hospital to remove the fetus.
“Nothing could have prepared me for the weight of those words in that moment,” Jessa recounted. “At that moment I was just in complete shock. I didn’t have words. I just immediately started crying.”
Ben and Jessa welcomed their fifth child, George Augustine Seewald, in December 2023. “Best Christmas present ever!” Jessa shared on Instagram, expressing her joy.
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Jinger Duggar Vuolo, 31, and former professional soccer player Jeremy Vuolo, 37, announced their engagement in July 2016 and married on November 5, 2016. Their wedding, attended by 1,000 guests, was held at the Cathedral of the Ozarks at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, officiated by the groom’s father.
In July 2018, they welcomed their first daughter, Felicity Vuolo, and in November 2020, after a previous miscarriage, they welcomed another daughter, Evangeline Jo Vuolo. In March 2019, they moved from Laredo, Texas, to Los Angeles for Jeremy’s graduate studies at The Master’s Seminary.
In January 2023, Jinger released her memoir, Becoming Free Indeed. In a YouTube video, she discussed her motivations for writing the book.
“This is a book about me and my spiritual journey, a journey of disentangling truth from lies. In it, I share stories from my life — stories that nobody saw while the TV cameras were rolling: stories of fear and uncertainty but also of discovery and hope.”
The couple announced they are expecting their third child in October 2024, with a due date in March 2025. They have indicated this may be their last child.
“I mean, I felt like I was set with two, but I don’t know,” Jinger shared. “Three was kind of what we had always said was a really good number. So three or four. I don’t know. But I think three is what I’m leaning towards right now.”
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Joseph Duggar, 29, married Kendra Caldwell Duggar on September 8, 2017, at the First Baptist Church in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
“It’s something that I’ve always dreamed of, to have a wife and to raise a family in a way that honors the Lord,” he told PEOPLE. “We are very excited to see what God has in the future for us.”
Joseph obtained his real estate license in 2016 and was the first Duggar child to attend college, studying at Crown Bible College in Knoxville, Tennessee, for a year before returning to his family’s construction business.
The couple’s first son, Garrett Duggar, was born in June 2018, followed by daughter Addison Renee Duggar in November 2019, and daughter Brooklyn Praise Duggar in February 2021.
“It seems like just yesterday we were at the altar dreaming of a future together, including having children,” the Counting On couple shared in a TLC video. “Wow, here we are with another new addition and we couldn’t be more thankful for her.”
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Josiah Duggar, 28, a Counting On star, announced his courtship with Lauren Swanson in January 2018. They got engaged two months later and married in June 2018, honeymooning in Vienna.
After experiencing a miscarriage in October 2018, Lauren and Josiah announced they were expecting a “rainbow baby” in May 2019. Their daughter, Bella Milagro Duggar, was born in November 2019.
“She definitely has lived up to her name which means, ‘beautiful miracle.’ Today we are basking in God’s goodness!” the parents expressed.
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Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth, 27, and Austin Forsyth, knew each other for 15 years before beginning their courtship in 2016.
“It’s really special that I got to grow up with him and my family knows him really well,” Joy-Anna shared before marrying Austin in May 2017, three months after their engagement. “We feel so happy and so excited!”
Their first son, Gideon Martyn Forsyth, was born in February 2018.
In 2019, they announced another pregnancy but tragically learned at their 20-week ultrasound that they had lost their unborn baby.
In August 2020, they welcomed Gideon’s younger sister, Evelyn Mae Forsyth, and in May 2023, they welcomed another baby boy.
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Jeremiah Duggar, 25, married Hannah Wissmann Duggar in March 2022. They celebrated their wedding on Instagram with matching photos.
“Mr & Mrs Jeremiah Duggar,” Hannah captioned her post, while Jeremiah’s post simply noted their wedding date: “3*26*22.”
Their daughter, Brynley Noelle Duggar, was born on Christmas Day 2022. Jeremiah announced her birth on Instagram, expressing their love for their “precious Christmas gift.”
In February 2024, Hannah and Jeremiah welcomed their second daughter, Brielle Grace Duggar. They announced her arrival on Instagram, expressing their joy.
The couple is currently expecting their third child. They announced the pregnancy on Instagram in December 2024, sharing they are expecting another girl in late spring.
Jeremiah is a licensed real estate agent, flight instructor, and contractor.
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Jedidiah “Jed” Duggar, 25, Jeremiah’s twin, married Katey Nakatsu Duggar on April 3, 2021, after a quiet courtship.
The wedding was a private ceremony with family and close friends. Jed announced the marriage on Instagram, expressing his joy in finding Katey and developing their relationship.
Their first son, Truett Oliver Duggar, was born in May 2022, followed by daughter Nora Kate Duggar in May 2023, and twin daughters, Elsie Kate and Emma Kate Duggar, in January 2025.
Jed, also a twin himself, expressed his excitement about welcoming twin daughters.
In 2019, Jed ran for the Arkansas House of Representatives but was unsuccessful. He now works at his father’s car dealership.
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Jason Duggar, 24, started in house flipping with his family and now owns his own construction business, Build Master Construction, in Arkansas. His Instagram bio also lists “musician” and “outdoorsman.”
In May 2024, Jason announced his courtship with Maddie Grace, and proposed three months later.
“Jase asked me to marry him, and I could not be more excited!!” Maddie shared on Instagram.
They married in Tennessee in October 2024 in front of 300 guests. Jason described their relationship as built on friendship.
“We really became each other’s best friends and it just kind of built from there,” Jason said.
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James Duggar, 23, is involved in ranching and cattle care. He has a commercial driver’s license and is pursuing his pilot license, following in the footsteps of his brothers John David and Jeremiah.
James posted on Instagram in April 2023 with Jeremiah, mentioning learning to fly from his brother.
“Learning to fly has proven to be challenging, but also some of the most fun l’ve ever had!! And I also have an amazing instructor @jerduggar,” James wrote.
James also has a YouTube channel where he posts travel vlogs.
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Justin Duggar, 22, married Claire Spivey Duggar on February 26, 2021, three months after announcing their engagement.
“Today we have started a journey together that God crafted long before we ever knew it was meant to be,” they shared in a statement.
They began courting after meeting in spring 2019, with families knowing each other for 20 years. In 2021, they shared they had settled in Texas.
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Jackson Duggar, 20, completed ALERT Academy training in 2022, a military-style Christian ministry.
Michelle shared on the family blog that several sons have attended ALERT Academy to learn skills like search and rescue and dive training, leading to careers as first responders or military service.
Jackson does not have his own social media but appears on family blogs and Instagram birthday wishes.
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Johannah Duggar, 19, maintains a private life online without social media and still lives at home. She enjoys volleyball and drawing, according to the Duggar family website.
In 2018, Johannah recorded an album Happy Heart with her younger sisters, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace, and Josie, and niece Mackynzie.
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Jennifer Duggar, 17, also lives at home and lacks personal social media. She appears on older siblings’ Instagram.
Jennifer visited Jinger in California in June 2022, documented on Jinger’s Instagram, highlighting their fun trip.
The family website describes Jennifer as an animal lover and crafter.
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Jordyn-Grace Duggar, 16, is described as sweet and confident, enjoying art, fashion, and calligraphy. She has been a flower girl in five Duggar weddings.
Jordyn-Grace is often featured on the Duggar family Instagram account in group photos.
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Josie Duggar, 15, born prematurely at 25 weeks in 2009, faced early health challenges.
In 2014, Josie had a seizure during filming, with Michelle explaining Josie’s tendency for febrile seizures on 19 Kids and Counting.
Now a teenager, Josie lives at home and appears in siblings’ social media.
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Amy Duggar King, 38, Jim Bob’s sister’s daughter, is known as the “rebellious cousin” and appeared on 19 Kids and Counting, representing a less-conservative upbringing.
“For me, growing up was all about shorts, tank tops, country songs and boyfriends,” Amy shared. “I love the Lord and I love my family. I’m just not born to live exactly the way they do.”
Amy married Dillon King in a country-chic wedding in 2015 after a short engagement. They appeared on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars in 2017 to work on marital issues and remained together.
In 2018, Amy openly discussed their active sex life and plans to start a family. Their son, Daxton Ryan King, was born in October 2019.
