The Duggar Family Showbiz Cheat Sheet

The Duggar Family
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 11: The Duggar family visits "Extra" at their New York studios at H&M in Times Square on March 11, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Extra)
The Duggar Family
The Duggar family is one of the largest families in the United States with 19 kids. The Duggars rose to prominence on the TLC reality series 19 Kids and Counting and its spinoff Counting On, though they also appeared on TV prior to these shows. The Duggars are devout Baptists and do not believe in birth control. Following a miscarriage, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar decided to stop using the pill and leave it up to divine intervention to determine how many children they had — which is how they ended up with 19 kids. The Duggar family has been a source of controversy not only for their unconventional values and conservative views. In 2015, it became public that eldest son Josh Duggar had sexually abused four of his sisters plus another girl. He also admitted to cheating on his wife, Anna Duggar, and using the Ashley Madison site for extramarital affairs. Josh Duggar later was convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material and is now serving a prison sentence.
Parents: Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Children: Joshua, Jana, John-David, Jill, Jessa, Jinger, Joseph, Josiah, Joy-Anna, Jedidiah, Jeremiah, Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn-Grace, and Josie Grandchildren: Mackynzie, Michael, Marcus, Meredith, Mason, Maryella, and Madyson Duggar (parents: Josh Duggar and Anna Keller); Grace Annette Duggar (parents: John-David Duggar and Abbie Grace Burnett); Israel, Samuel, and Frederick Dillard (parents: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard); Spurgeon, Henry, Ivy, and Fern Seewald (parents: Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald); Felicity and Evangeline Vuolo (parents: Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo); Garrett, Addison, and Brooklyn Duggar (parents: Joseph Duggar and Kendra Caldwell); Bella Duggar (parents: Josiah Duggar and Lauren Swanson); Gideon and Evelyn Mae Forsyth (parents: Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth), Truett Oliver Duggar (parents: Jedidiah Duggar and Katey Nakatsu)
Learn more about the Duggar family on their website.
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Jill Dillard Reveals IBLP Teaching That Kept Jim Bob Duggar in Control of His Adult Children
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Derick Dillard Reveals How Much He and Jill Duggar Were Paid for Her Tell-All Memoir
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Is Anna Duggar Stuck in Her Marriage to Josh Duggar?
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How Many Minor Children Live With Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Now That They Have Relinquished Custody of Their Nephew
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The Duggar Family: The 3 Strangest ’19 Kids and Counting’ and ‘Counting On’ Episodes Ever

Counting On

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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

Kody Brown and Jim Bob Duggar Reportedly Exploited Their Families for TLC Fame: Why Was This Allowed?

Kody Brown and Jim Bob Duggar wildly profited from showcasing their supersized families, but at what cost?

by Lucille Barilla

Published on October 28, 2024

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Mykelti Padron stars in TLC's 'Sister Wives.'

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‘Sister Wives’ Mykelti Padron Claims She Was ‘Never Paid’: From ‘Counting On’ to ‘Honey Boo Boo’ What Other TLC Reality Kids Did and Didn’t Cash Out?

Which TLC families paid their children for their appearances on their popular series and which did not?

by Lucille Barilla

Anna and Josh Duggar, stars of "19 Kids and Counting."

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Anna Duggar’s Kids Reportedly Visit Josh Duggar ‘Regularly’ in Prison

Anna Duggar reportedly brings her children to visit "19 Kids and Counting" star Josh Duggar, who was convicted for receiving and possessing child pornography, in prison regularly.

by Grace Turney

‘Married at First Sight Sight’: Dr. Pia Calls Out Ikechi’s ‘Passive Aggressive’ Comments

Emen and Ikechi sat down for a tense talk with Dr. Pia in the Dec. 17 episode of 'Married at First Sight.'

by Megan Elliott

Published on December 17, 2024

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’90 Day: The Last Resort’: Jasmine Calls Out ‘Disrespectful’ Natalie

After getting into an argument with her boyfriend Josh, Natalie turned on fellow cast member Sophie.

by Megan Elliott

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‘Welcome to Plathville’ Star Lydia Plath Is Engaged

Lydia called her boyfriend Zac a 'rare gem' and 'the love of my life.'

by Megan Elliott

Josh Duggar’s Trial: Has Anna Duggar Released a Statement?

Josh Duggar's wife, Anna Duggar, attended the trial when his guilty verdict was read. Has she made a statement?

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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Bobye Holt Details Exactly How Close Josh Duggar Came to Being Prosecuted for Assaulting His Sisters — ‘I Truly Mean, They Didn’t Do Their Job!’

Josh Duggar was just found guilty of both child pornography charges on December 9. After her testimony, former Duggar Family friend Bobye Holt took to Facebook to defend herself. In her post, she went to incredible detail about how authorities truly did nothing when it came to prosecuting Duggar for assaulting his sisters.

by Perry Carpenter

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: With a Guilty Verdict Officially in, When Will Josh Duggar Be Sentenced on Child Pornography Charges?

Josh Duggar was found guilty on two child pornography charges on Dec. 9. The 33-year-old used car salesman has been remanded to jail while awaiting sentencing. His sentencing date might be a ways away, though.

by Andrea Francese

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Josh Duggar Told Wife Anna Duggar He Loved Her After Guilty Verdict While Anna Remained ‘Stoic’

Josh Duggar and his wife, Anna Duggar, reacted differently to the guilty verdict read at his trial on Dec. 9, 2021. Here's what happened.

by Lauren Weiler

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Josh Duggar Verdict: Josh Duggar Put in ‘Mandatory Detention’ After Guilty Charges, Defense Tries to Fight It

Josh Duggar's trial officially ended with a guilty verdict on all counts. Now, Josh is in mandatory detention. Here's what that means and how the defense tried to fight it.

by Lauren Weiler

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Josh Duggar Trial: Jed Duggar Under Fire For Trying to Distract Fans While the Jury Is Being Forced to Listen to ‘Sick Things’ About His Brother

Josh Duggar is currently on trial for allegedly receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. While the oldest child in the Duggar family is facing charges that could put him in prison for years, his family seems to be trying to live their normal lives – and fans are not having it!

by Perry Carpenter

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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

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: Jill Duggar Finally Makes Trial Appearance for Closing Arguments — Will She Testify?

Jill Duggar was put on the potential witness list along with her brother, Jed Duggar, early in Josh Duggar's trial. Finally, on Dec. 8, 2021, she arrived in court. Will she testify? Here's what we know.

by Lauren Weiler

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Josh Duggar Trial: Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Carrying on With Normal Holiday Plans as Their Oldest Son Faces Decades in Prison

Josh Duggar's child pornography trial has entered its second week. Apart from a few appearances in court, it seems that the majority of the Duggar family is carrying on just like normal – especially when it comes to the Christmas season. While the family is decorating for the holidays, Josh is on trial and facing decades in prison.

by Perry Carpenter

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Josh Duggar Trial: Derick Dillard Shows Support For Anna Duggar — Gets Completely Ignored By Austin Forsyth

Former ‘Counting On’ star Derick Dillard showed up during week one of his brother-in-law Josh Duggars child pornography trial in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Jill Duggar’s husband was there to support Josh’s wife Anna Duggar. But when Joy-Anna Duggar’s husband Austin Forsyth showed up to court he completely ignored both Derick and Anna.

by Perry Carpenter

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: Jason Duggar and Josh Duggar Allegedly Seen Laughing in Court on Dec. 7, 2021

Jason Duggar arrived at Josh Duggar's trial with a number of other Duggar family members on Dec. 7, 2021. In court, Jason and Josh were allegedly spotted talking and laughing. Here's what's going on.

by Lauren Weiler

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: Bobye Holt’s Testimony Outlines ‘Plans’ for Josh to Marry as a Teen

Josh Duggar is on trial for two child pornography charges. During the testimony of a family friend, Duggar critics may have learned just how heavily involved the parents of young adults are in their courtships and marriages.

by Andrea Francese

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Josh Duggar Trial: Who Are Bobye Holt and Jim Holt? Their Daughter Was 14 Years Old When Seriously Dating Josh Duggar

Josh Duggar's trial involved testimonies from both Jim Holt and Bobye Holt. Bobye went into details regarding Josh's past relationship with the couple's oldest daughter. So, who are the Holts? Here's what we know.

by Lauren Weiler

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: Joy-Anna Duggar May Have Subtly Rebelled Against Her Family in Dec. 6 Court Appearance

Joy-Anna Duggar arrived to Josh Duggar's trial on Dec. 6, 2021, with her husband, Austin Forsyth -- and her outfit of choice may be a subtle rebellion against the rest of the Duggar family. Here's what's going on.

by Lauren Weiler

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Amy Duggar Slams IBLP Via Instagram Amid Josh Duggar Child Pornography Trial

Amy Duggar slammed the IBLP via Instagram amid Josh Duggar's ongoing child pornography child.

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: How Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar Separated the Boy and Girl Bedrooms After the Molestation Scandal

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar designed their Arkansas home, so the boy and girl bedrooms would be far apart after Josh Duggar admitted to sexually abusing his younger sisters.

by Lauren Weiler

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Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo Add Children’s Book to Their List of Post-‘Counting On’ Projects

Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo have written a children's book in the wake of 'Counting On' getting canceled.

by Danielle Gibson

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: Amy Duggar King Says Her Family Was Told a ‘Completely Different Story’ Regarding Molestation Scandal

The Duggar family is currently dealing with the fallout of Josh Duggar's child pornography charges. Cousin, Amy Duggar King, is taking the opportunity to speak out. She recently revealed Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar told her and her mom very little about Josh's molestation scandal.

by Andrea Francese

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Josh Duggar Trial: The 5 Most Shocking Revelations From Week 1

Former ’19 Kids & Counting’ star Josh Duggar’s child pornography trial began this week, and disturbing revelations are already starting to appear. One investigator even called the allegations against Duggar ‘the worst of the worst.’ Here are the five most shocking revelations from week one of Josh Duggar’s trial.

by Perry Carpenter