Jana Duggar Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Jana Duggar
Jana Duggar (far right) with her sisters (L to R) Jessa Seewald, Jinger Vuolo, and Jill Dillard | D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra
Jana Duggar
Jana Duggar is the second child of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar. She and her fundamentalist Christian family were featured on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting and then Counting On before it was canceled in 2021. Jana Duggar and the rest of her siblings were raised in a highly conservative, religious home. This included homeschooling, strict rules about modesty and gender roles, and limited access to the internet and mainstream media. The Duggars also practice courtship, or chaperoned dating with the intent of marriage. Together with her sisters, Jana is a co-author of Growing Up Duggar: It's All About Relationships. As the oldest unmarried Duggar daughter, Jana Duggar lives on her parents' property in an outbuilding or "tiny home."
- Full name: Jana Marie Duggar
- Birthday: Jan. 12, 1990
- Height: 5’3″
- Hometown: Raised in Tontitown, Ark.
- Relationship status: Single
- Children: None
Visit the Duggar family's website, or follow Jana on Instagram.
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Jana Duggar Breaks Silence About Being Charged With Endangering the Welfare of a Minor
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Jessa Duggar Explained Why Jana Duggar Is Facing Legal Action: ‘It Was an Innocent Mistake’
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Jana Duggar Photo Pose Proves She’s Not Engaged, Duggar Family Critics Think
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The Duggar Family: Every Theory Regarding Jana Duggar’s Single Status
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Josh Duggar Trial: The Prosecution Rips Into an ‘Expert’ for the Defense Who Claimed Josh Is Actually the Victim

The Duggar Family

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Jinger Vuolo Discusses Awkwardness at Jason Duggar’s Wedding

Jinger Vuolo recently revealed that Jason Duggar and Maddie Jones opted to have a dance floor and DJ at their wedding. It made for more awkward moments than dance fun, though.

by Andrea Francese

Published on October 25, 2024

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Jinger Duggar on the set of the Tamron Hall show.

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Jinger Vuolo Just Assumed She’d Have as Many Kids as Possible Before Meeting Jeremy Vuolo

Jinger Vuolo said she initially thought she'd have as many kids as possible. The idea scared her. She has since changed her thinking and expects to have three or four children.

by Andrea Francese

Joy-Anna Duggar from TLC's 'Counting On'

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Joy-Anna Duggar Reveals a Sibling Ratted Her out for Breaking a ‘Courtship Rule’

Joy-Anna Duggar revealed she got in trouble for holidng onto Austin Forsyth's arm prior to engagement. Her brother is the one who told on her.

by Andrea Francese

Jill Duggar Has ‘Healthy Boundaries’ With Parents Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar

Jill Duggar recently described her relationship with Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar as "complicated."

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 4, 2024

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"Just married" written on a car's window

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Newly Married Jason Duggar Met His Wife Less Than a Year Ago

Jason Duggar married Maddie Grace on Oct. 3 in Newport, Tenn. The couple got engaged in late August.

by Megan Elliott

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Jinger Duggar Has Written Another Book — What to Expect From ‘People Pleaser’

Jinger Duggar opens up about her efforts to overcome her people-pleasing tendencies in her second solo book.

by Megan Elliott

Is ‘7 Little Johnstons’ Canceled? New Season Premieres in January 2025 on TLC

Liz and Brice struggle with living under her parents' roof, while Anna's choices cause tension in the family in the new season of '7 Little Johnstons.'

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 21, 2024

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'Sister Wives' season 19 cast includes Meri, Janelle, Christine, Kody, and Robyn Brown.

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3 Times Christine Brown Has Given Us ‘the Ick’ in Season 19 of ‘Sister Wives’

Christine Brown has had some tough moments during season 19 of 'Sister Wives.' The fan favorite has been heavily criticized by viewers.

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'Sister Wives' Janelle Brown and Kody Brown in side-by-side photos

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‘Sister Wives’: Janelle Brown Takes a Swipe at Kody Brown With New T-Shirt Line

'Sister Wives' star Janelle Brown took aim at her ex-husband Kody Brown with a trio of t-shirts reflecting the ups and downs of their relationship.

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Duggar Family Weddings: Who Will Be the Next Duggar to Get Married After Jana Duggar?

Now that Jana Duggar has said 'I do,' there are seven unmarried Duggar siblings. Who will be the next to get married?

by Megan Elliott

Jana Duggar sits for a confessional interview during her time on 'Counting On'

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Duggar Family Followers Theorize That Jessa Seewald Is Pregnant Again Based on Jana Duggar’s Wedding Snapshots

Jana Duggar's wedding might be talk of Northwest Arkansas, but Duggar family followers are focused on Jessa Seewald, and her maybe-baby-bump.

by Andrea Francese

Close up of Jill Duggar crying in 'Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets'

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Jill Dillard Left Out of Jana Duggar’s Wedding Party

Jill Dillard was not a part of Jana Duggar's wedding party, and Duggar family followers think Jana was making a statement with the exclusion.

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Jana Duggar, who has been charged with endangering the welfare of a minor

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Jana Duggar Confirms She and Stephen Wissmann Dated and Broke up in the Past

Jana Duggar dated Stephen Wissmann briiefly in 2021. They broke up but kept in touch. Their decision to stay friends ultimately led to them getting back together.

by Andrea Francese

Jana Duggar in a screenshot from 'Counting On'

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Where Is Jana Duggar Planning to Live Now That She’s a Married Woman?

Jana Duggar is moving out of Arkansas now that she's married. Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's eldest daughter will set down roots in Nebraska.

by Andrea Francese

Smiling Jana Duggar next to a photo of a car with "just married" written on the window

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Who Is Jana Duggar’s Husband, Stephen Wissmann?

Jana Duggar married Stephen Wissmann on August 15 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas.

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Jana Duggar, who is starting her own business Arbor Acres

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The Rumors Were True: Jana Duggar Is Set to Marry Stephen Wissmann

Jana Duggar has a marriage license in hand. It looks like the eldest daughter of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar is set to finally walk down the aisle, and it's to a suitor Duggar family followers linked her to in 2021.

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Jana Duggar and Jinger Duggar photographed together in Times Square on March 11, 2014 in New York City.

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Jana Duggar Shows Off Tiny House Amidst Engagement Rumors

Jana Duggar has not addressed engagement rumors, but she's still posting regularly to YouTube, including a video featuring her home.

by Andrea Francese

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Jana Duggar Spotted With Possible Engagement Ring

Jana Duggar appeared on Instagram wearing a diamond ring. Duggar family followers are convinced the 34-year-old Jana is finally getting married.

by Andrea Francese

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Duggar Theories: 3 Reasons Jana Duggar’s Relationship Status Remains Unchanged at 34

Jana Duggar is still single at 34. Her relationship status is an outlier for the Duggar family, which has led to heavy speculation.

by Andrea Francese

The Duggar family with AJ Calloway and Hilaria Baldwin outside of 'Extra' studios in Time Square

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Duggar Family Critics Think the Duggar Family’s Social Media Movements Point to Trouble

The Duggar family has made some serious changes to their social media strategies in recent days. Critics think trouble is brewing in Arkansas.

by Andrea Francese

Jessa Duggar, Jinger Duggar, Jill Duggar, and Jana Duggar pose with a copy of their book, 'Growing Up Duggar'

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The Duggar Family: Every Theory Regarding Jana Duggar’s Single Status

Jana Duggar isn't married, and Duggar family followers want to know why. Over the years, there have been five major theories.

by Andrea Francese

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Jana Duggar Appears to Be the Latest Unmarried Duggar to Move Into a Separate, Jim-Bob Approved Property

Jana Duggar may have moved out. At the very least, that's what a video from James Duggar's social media indicates. She has not commented.

by Andrea Francese

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Amy Duggar Slams Jim Bob and Michelle for Taking Advantage of Jana: ‘If You’re Gonna Have That Many Kids Then Be Responsible for Them’

Amy Duggar had a lot to say about the Duggar family's habit of relying on older kids, like Jana Duggar, to take care of siblings and nieces/nephews.

by Christina Nunn

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Jana Duggar Posts a Quote About Being ‘Bitter’ After Josh Duggar’s Trial and Child Endangerment Charges

Jana Duggar posted a quote about bitterness to her Instagram Stories in the wake of Josh Duggar's trial and the child endangerment charges she faced.

by Lauren Weiler

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Jana Duggar Pleads Guilty to Child Endangerment Charge, Settles Outside of Court for $880

Jana Duggar has pleaded guilty to child endangerment, effectively settling the case outside of court. Here's what she's said about the incident.

by Christina Nunn

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Jana Duggar Breaks Silence About Being Charged With Endangering the Welfare of a Minor

Jana Duggar set the record straight about the endangering the welfare of a minor charges that have been filed against her. Learn more here.

by Christina Nunn

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Jessa Duggar Explained Why Jana Duggar Is Facing Legal Action: ‘It Was an Innocent Mistake’

Jessa Duggar explained what's happening with Jana Duggar's child endangerment charges via Instagram Stories. Here's what she wrote about Jana's 'innocent mistake.'

by Lauren Weiler

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Jana Duggar Charged With Endangering a Child 1 Day After Josh Duggar Guilty Verdict

Josh Duggar's trial just ended, but the Duggar family's back in the news with Jana Duggar. Jana allegedly endangered a child and will now head to court over the charges.

by Lauren Weiler

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Josh Duggar Trial: The Prosecution Rips Into an ‘Expert’ for the Defense Who Claimed Josh Is Actually the Victim

The Josh Duggar trial is in its second week and random family members have been showing up to court each day. Jana Duggar finally made an appearance alongside Jim Bob Duggar just as the prosecution ripped in an ‘expert’ from Duggar’s legal team claiming Josh was actually the victim in the case.

by Perry Carpenter