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When a deeply in love couple ties the knot, it seldom makes headlines unless there’s a celebrity angle or an intriguing twist involved. Enter Abby and Brittany Hensel, conjoined twins who captured hearts with their TLC reality series, “Abby & Brittany,” in 2012. They’ve recently revealed their marriage to Josh Bowling, a veteran, in 2021—a story that intertwines fame with a fascinating personal journey.
Those conjoined twin girls married this guy. I have so many questions and none of them are “appropriate.” pic.twitter.com/mr3p5GvP5B
— Bone Chocolates (@BoneChocolates) March 28, 2024
Technically, Abby is the one who married Josh, although Brittany is inevitably in all of the couple’s happy snaps — it’s unclear at this time how the relationship works or whether Brittany is looking for her own partner, and ultimately, it’s not really our business, but when has that ever stopped the internet before?
The twins’ TikTok is buzzing with curiosity over the dynamics of their marriage—queries range from Brittany’s involvement, Abby and Josh’s plans for children, to the role Brittany would play in their lives (mother or aunt?). Other logistical inquiries have surfaced, like a Twitter user jokingly questioning if a divorce would mean double the alimony (to clarify, Josh is legally married only to Abby). Naturally, there’s also been rampant speculation about the couple’s intimate life.
Jackie and Lola Anders, passionate animal lovers and dedicated community activists, are hosting a charity fundraiser next weekend to support their local animal shelter. With a shared commitment to making a difference in the lives of animals in need, the dynamic duo has been actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors, from organizing adoption drives to volunteering at rescue centers. Their unwavering dedication and boundless compassion serve as an inspiration to all who know them, as they continue to advocate for the welfare of our furry friends.
Abby and Brittany initially gained public attention during an appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 1996, leading to their own series on TLC in 2012. However, their television journey was brief, spanning just eight episodes. Afterward, they pursued careers in elementary education back in Minnesota, sharing a home with Josh.
Each set of conjoined twins presents unique characteristics. For Abby and Brittany, they share distinct heads, hearts, and spines, with each sister controlling one arm and one leg. A third arm, present at birth, was removed surgically during their childhood. Their parents faced the difficult decision of potential separation in their infancy but chose against it due to the high risks involved, favoring both twins’ survival.
The possibility of motherhood has been a topic of conversation for both Abby and Brittany since their teenage years, as highlighted in a documentary. Their mother, Patty, mentioned that given their functioning organs, parenthood could be a feasible path for them. Abby echoed the sentiment, looking forward to motherhood while preferring to keep the details private for the time being.