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

2 min read

"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

’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

Published on December 16, 2024

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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

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‘Sister Wives’: Robyn Brown Believing Her Girls Use Church as an Opportunity to Find a Husband Is So Hypocritical

Robyn Brown shamed her daughters for attending church to date, when she did the same thing a decade earlier.

by Lucille Barilla

Duggar Family Followers Theorize Jana Duggar Is Going Through a Breakup

At 31, Jana Duggar would be considered an older bride in her social circle if she were to get married. While it was rumored that Jana was finally in a courtship, she never confirmed the relationship. If Jana was with Stephen Wissmann at some point, Duggar family followers think that the love affair is over. Jana might be traveling to shake things up after a breakup.

by Andrea Francese

Josh Duggar Once Said His Courtship to Anna Duggar Was About ‘Choosing Purity’

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021, and Duggar family followers anxiously wait to see what his wife, Anna Duggar will do. Now, we're taking a look at the humble beginnings of Josh and Anna's marriage. And Josh once said he chose 'purity' with Anna. Here's what happened.

by Lauren Weiler

Duggar Family Critics Noticed Michelle Duggar Put Fake Hair on Josie Duggar as a Baby

Josie Duggar is the 19th Duggar family child, and family critics noticed Michelle Duggar used to put fake blond pigtails on her as a baby. Here's what family critics are talking about, plus more about why the Duggars love long hair on women.

by Lauren Weiler

Josh Duggar’s Arrest: Why Jim Bob Duggar May Prevent Josh From Going to Trial

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021 on suspicion of obtaining child sexual abuse content. Now, he's set to go to trial in November 2021. But Duggar family fans suspect Jim Bob Duggar will convince Josh to take a plea deal. Here's why.

by Lauren Weiler

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Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar’s Grandchildren: A Guide to their Ever-Growing Brood of Grandkids

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's ever-growing brood of grandchildren IS hard to keep up with.

by Danielle Gibson

’19 Kids and Counting’: How the Duggar Family Landed Their Original Show

By the time TLC canceled the Duggar family amid mounting pressure, they had worked with them for 17 years. The Duggars spent so much time on TV that it's hard to remember how it all began. To hear some tell it, it started with a magazine photo. If you believe the rumors, Grandma Mary Duggar orchestrated the entire media empire.

by Andrea Francese

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‘Counting On’ Fans Debate Which Duggar Would Write the Best Tell-All Book — and You Might Be Surprised Who They Picked

Those who follow the Duggar family weigh in on which member would write the best tell-all book.

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‘Counting On’: Dramatic Duggar Hair Transformations Through the Years

Despite the rules about having long hair, the Duggar girls have had several dramatic hair transformations through the years.

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How Old Are Josh and Anna Duggar’s Kids in 2021?

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021 while Anna Duggar is pregnant with their seventh child. So, how old are Josh and Anna's six kids in 2021? Here's what we know.

by Lauren Weiler

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Duggar Family Followers Think the Family Is Withholding Pregnancy Announcements Due to Josh Duggar’s Arrest

The Duggar family has failed to announce a pregnancy in more than 100 days. While that might seem perfectly normal, it's not business as usual for the Duggars. Now fans think pregnancies are being hidden from the public because of Josh Duggar's arrest and impending trial.

by Andrea Francese

Duggar Family Childhood Friend Said Josh Duggar Always Had the Best Computer in the House

Josh Duggar of the Duggar family is currently awaiting trial for allegedly downloading sexual abuse content. And a childhood friend of the Duggars talked about what it was like hanging out with Josh when they were kids. Here's what the friend had to say about Josh's new computer at the time.

by Lauren Weiler

Josh Duggar News: Everything Federal Agents Confiscated Ahead of November Trial

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021 on suspicion of downloading child sexual abuse images. Here's everything federal agents seized from the oldest Duggar family son.

by Lauren Weiler

Josh Duggar’s Trial: Is Anna Duggar Allowed to Spend the Night With Josh?

Josh Duggar's trial is set to begin in November. Duggar family critics have spent months trying to ascertain where Anna Duggar and her six children are while Josh stays with a chaperone. They think she could be staying with Josh. If she is, it's completely legal. Still, family followers think it's morally problematic.

by Andrea Francese

Josh Duggar News: Password for Downloading Abuse Images Allegedly the Same as His Instagram and Bank Account

Josh Duggar of the Duggar family was arrested in April 2021 for allegedly downloading child sexual abuse content. More recently, it was discovered that he allegedly used the same password for his personal social media and to engage with illegal content. Here's what federal agents noted.

by Lauren Weiler

Josh Duggar News: Document Reveals How FBI Agents Found Alleged Abuse Material

Josh Duggar was arrested in April 2021 on suspicion of obtaining child sexual abuse images. An affidavit from a Homeland Security investigator notes exactly how investigators found the material. Here's what the court document details.

by Lauren Weiler

Is Jana Duggar Really Engaged? Hannah Wissmann Says She Has ‘No Idea’ About Brother’s Wedding Plans

Marriage rumors continue to surround Jana Duggar and Stephen Wissmann. Recently, Hannah Wissmann, Stephen's sister, said she has 'no idea' about future weddings in the family -- but Duggar family critics don't believe it.

by Lauren Weiler

Josh Duggar News: Court Documents Note Josh Duggar’s Alleged Lack of ‘Proper Permits’ to Operate Car Lot

Josh Duggar of the Duggar family was arrested in April 2021 on suspicion of obtaining child sexual abuse material. And an affidavit from a Homeland Security investigator details Josh's alleged lack of permits on his used car lot. Here's what the document said.

by Lauren Weiler

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Josh Duggar’s Trial: What Happens if Josh is Convicted?

Josh Duggar was arrested on child pornography charges in April 2021. Since then, Duggar family critics have been trying to figure out what will happen if Josh is convicted. If convicted, the father of six faces a lengthy prison term at a federal detention center that could be located anywhere in the country. What his wife of 13 years, Anna Duggar, will do if that happens is anyone's guess.

by Andrea Francese

Duggar Family Critics Think Joy-Anna Duggar Returned to Instagram With New Money-Making Scheme

Joy-Anna Duggar took a month away from Instagram amidst the Josh Duggar arrest and scandal. Now, she's back -- and family critics suspect she's returning to the 'gram to make some money. Here's why.

by Lauren Weiler

John-David and Abbie Duggar Are All Smiles After Leaving Arkansas Amidst Josh Duggar Arrest

John-David and Abbie Duggar headed out of state for some Wisconsin fun -- and they posted about it to Instagram amidst all of the chaos with Josh Duggar's arrest. Here's what the happy couple was up to while Josh Duggar remained in the news.

by Lauren Weiler