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

‘Sister Wives’: Money Has Always Been an Issue for the Brown Family

The Brown family's 'biggest struggles have been financial,' Kody admitted in 2012.

by Megan Elliott

Published on November 15, 2024

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‘Sister Wives’: Is Robyn Brown the Innocent Saint She and Kody Brown Project?

'Sister Wives' Robyn Brown isn't as 'shy' as Kody Brown makes her out to be.

by Lucille Barilla

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’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’: Corona Calls Ingi a ‘Piece of S***’ as Rumors Fly They Applied for the Show as a Joke

in a post on Instagram, Corona said she was 'so happy' she was no longer with her Icelandic boyfriend Ingi.

by Megan Elliott

Duggar Family Teen James Duggar Bought His Own House Without Jim Bob Duggar’s Money

James Duggar is 19 years old, and it seems he bought his own place without the help of his real estate-savvy father, Jim Bob Duggar. Jim Bob notoriously helps his kids out financially, but perhaps that's not the case with James. Here's what's been reported.

by Lauren Weiler

Jinger Duggar Admitted She Hates the Duggar Family’s Tater Tot Casserole

Jinger Duggar has plenty to say in her new memoir, 'The Hope We Hold.' She gives fans an inside look into what it was like growing up as a Duggar. And she also mentioned how much she hates tater tot casserole, a Duggar speciality. Here's what she wrote.

by Lauren Weiler

Duggar News: Lauren Caldwell Caught Wearing James Duggar’s Shirt

Lauren Caldwell is Kendall Duggar's little sister, and rumors are swirling that she may be courting James Duggar. Now, critics think they found additional evidence to support this, as a photo shows Lauren wearing a T-shirt James wore in the past. Here's what we know.

by Lauren Weiler

Does Josh Duggar Still Go to the Duggar Family Weddings?

Josh Duggar was just arrested in April 2021, and this is far from his first family scandal. While he's not on 'Counting On' with his siblings, does he still attend Duggar family weddings?

by Lauren Weiler

Hulu Officially Pulls Duggar Family’s ‘Counting On’ and Other TLC Shows

The Duggar family's 'Counting On' is getting pulled from Hulu's streaming -- and that's not the only TLC show axed from the service. Does this have anything to do with Josh Duggar's recent arrest? Here's what we know.

by Lauren Weiler

Anna Duggar Limits Instagram Comments on Pregnancy Post After Josh Duggar Arrest

Josh Duggar's no stranger to scandal. In 2015, major news broke that Josh allegedly molested a few of his younger sisters. Later, news came that he allegedly cheated on wife Anna Duggar. Now, he's arrested in 2021. And Anna is limiting her Instagram comments following the announcement she's pregnant with their seventh child.

by Lauren Weiler

How Old is Josh Duggar in 2021? How Old Was He When First Duggar Family Scandal Broke?

Josh Duggar was just arrested in 2021, and it's not his first time being in the spotlight for scandal. Here's how old Josh is in 2021, how old he was when he went through his first public scandal with the rest of the Duggar family, and how old his kids are.

by Lauren Weiler

Anna Duggar Says Josh Duggar is a ‘Diligent Worker’ After Pregnancy Backlash From Duggar Family Fan

Josh and Anna Duggar of 'Counting On' fame are under a lot of scrutiny from fans due to Josh's actions of the past. Now, Anna is pregnant with baby No. 7. And she defended Josh from a fan who asked how he provides for the family.

by Lauren Weiler

Jinger Duggar Said it Wasn’t ‘Popular’ to Be Her Friend After Josh Duggar Scandal

Jinger Duggar is coming out with a new memoir, and she recently talked about Josh Duggar and how his scandals affected her relationships with others in her life. Here's what the 'Counting On' star had to say.

by Lauren Weiler

Jeremy Vuolo Said Jim Bob’s Duggar Family Courtship Questionnaire Was Ultimately 105 Pages

Jinger Duggar and Jeremy Vuolo have a new memoir coming out, and Jeremy recently talked about the 50-page questionnaire he had to fill out for Jim Bob Duggar in order to court Jinger. In the past, Jeremy talked about this questionnaire, too -- and he mentioned it was 105 pages in total once he was finished.

by Lauren Weiler

Anna Duggar Barely Featured in Duggar Family Outing Video With Jana Duggar, Fueled Pregnancy Rumors

Anna Duggar is famous for her husband, Josh Duggar, and her association with the Duggar family from TLC's 'Counting On.' Fans speculated she may be pregnant with baby No. 7 after Jana Duggar's recent video -- and it turns out fans were right. Here's what's going on.

by Lauren Weiler

Duggar News: Jana Duggar’s Florida Footage Doesn’t Feature Any Courtship Evidence

Jana Duggar from the Duggar family is rumored to be dating a man named Stephen Wissman. Recently, she took a trip to Florida, stirring up rumors it could be for her courtship. But it seems there's little evidence to support this.

by Lauren Weiler

Duggar Family News: Where Do Justin and Claire Duggar Actually Live?

Justin Duggar and his wife, Claire Spivey, have decided to settle down in Claire’s home state instead of Arkansas. Family followers are not surprised. Justin appeared to spend the majority of his time while courting Claire in Texas. The newlyweds didn’t reveal exactly where they live right now, and fans think they know why.

by Andrea Francese

Duggar News: Jedidiah Duggar Gifted a Home Ahead of Wedding

Jedidiah Duggar is set to marry Katey Nakatsu. The super-secret courtship has led to a lot of fan questions. Now, Jim Bob Duggar has gifted his son a 2,000 square foot home, that appears to be larger and nicer than the houses given to his siblings. Did Jedidiah get a better deal, or is there a reason behind the over-the-top wedding present?

by Andrea Francese

Duggar Family Critics Suspect Joy-Anna Duggar Is Posting Sweet Comments to Herself From Austin Forsyth’s Instagram

Joy-Anna Duggar and Austin Forsyth had a cute exchange on Instagram, but some critics suspect Joy-Anna wrote the whole thing herself.

by Lauren Weiler

‘Counting On’: Jill and Derick Dillard Reveal That Their Initial On-Camera ‘Goodbye’ in Nepal Was Fake

Jill Duggar Dillard and Derick Dillard, formerly of TLC’s ‘Counting On,’ revealed in a new YouTube Q&A that one aspect of their courtship on ‘19 Kids and Counting’ was fake.

by Laura Dorwart

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Did Justin Duggar of ‘Counting On’ Have the Shortest Duggar Family Courtship?

Justin Duggar of 'Counting On' and his girlfriend Claire Spivey are engaged a little less than two months after they revealed they were courting. Is this the shortest Duggar courtship ever?

by Megan Elliott

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‘Counting On’: Critics Think Newly Engaged Justin Duggar Is Way Too Young to Get Married

Just two months after Justin Duggar announced he was courting Claire Spivey, the two are engaged. The 'Counting On' cast member shared the news with his 40,000 Instagram followers on Nov. 16, just a day after he celebrated his 18th birthday

by Megan Elliott

‘Counting On’ Fans Have a New Theory Why Jessa Duggar Has Not Announced She Is Pregnant With Baby No 4

'Counting On' fans are sure that Jessa Duggar is pregnant with baby no 4 and they think they know the reason why she hasn't made an announcement just yet.

by Perry Carpenter

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Anna Duggar Opened Up About Josh Duggar’s ‘Betrayal’ in an Early Episode of ‘Counting On’

Anna Duggar and Josh Duggar recently celebrated 12 years of marriage. But in 2015, Anna's marriage faced a major test when she learned that Josh had been unfaithful.

by Megan Elliott