Weird Things About Abby Hensel And Josh Bowling's Marriage We Can't Ignore
Abby Hensel has made headlines for a long time, as she and her twin sister, Brittany Hensel, are conjoined twins. Born in Minnesota in 1990, the Hensels have received a lot of media attention because each of the dicephalic parapagus twins has her own head, but the two share a torso. They have largely decided to stay out of the spotlight, sans a few television appearances throughout their lives, like the TLC show "Abby & Brittany," which ran for eight episodes in 2012. Still, their names received ample attention when news broke that one of the twins had gotten married.
Abby wed hubby Josh Bowling rather quietly, and many on social media were curious about the details of their relationship and how much Brittany was involved. The happy couple have chosen to keep their life together a private matter by setting social media boundaries in their relationship, but occasional sightings have begged a lot of questions about their marriage, including if they've had a child together.
Some people think Abby Hensel and Josh Bowling secretly had a baby
In August 2025, TMZ published photos of Abby and Brittany Hensel running errands in their home state of Minnesota. The two appeared to be accompanied by an unexpected third member: a baby! Brittany and Abby were seen transporting a car seat with a newborn lying in it.
Two weeks later, the twins were seen by The U.S. Sun parading around with a baby once again. This time, it was at the elementary school where the sisters teach. Speculation that the Hensels were introducing the baby to their coworkers swirled, with a source telling the outlet, "They looked extremely tired during the visit, but they seemed happy to see their colleagues." For the outing, Abby and Brittany wore a top with leopard-print lining and paired it with A-line jean shorts as the perfect mix of comfort and style. Neither Abby nor Josh Bowling has announced that they've welcomed a child, so who exactly the child is remains unclear.
Abby Hensel and Josh Bowling have been married longer than people think
The Hensel twins haven't shared much of their lives with the public, and their special day was no different — so much so that Abby Hensel was married for years before the world found out. In 2024, unearthed public records confirmed that Abby had married Josh Bowling, but what really surprised everyone was the date of the ceremony. Apparently, the wedding took place all the way back in November 2021.
Neither Abby nor Bowling released a statement announcing the courtship when it occurred, despite speculation on social media. "Apparently [Abby and Brittany] date separate people," one Redditor theorized in a thread from 2022. "I believe each one of them is married to a different man ..." another commented, while someone else noted, "I believe they both have a man. The questions are endless."
After the news broke, footage from the big event was found on the social media pages of Bowling's family members. For instance, E! News shared a video of the happy couple dancing together at their reception that was posted on Facebook by Bowling's mother, Heidi. The video has since been deleted. Abby and Brittany wore a white wedding gown with beaded detailing on the bodice and a lace neckline, while the groom wore a classic gray suit and orange tie. The sisters also appeared to opt for pared-down makeup, a bridal trend that lets natural beauty shine.
Josh Bowling was involved in a paternity case
We may not know whether Abby Hensel and Josh Bowling have welcomed their first child together, but we do know that the couple has experienced parenting. Bowling is the father of a daughter from a previous relationship, making Abby a stepmom and her twin sister, Brittany Hensel, a step-aunt. The couple even posed for an adorable family photo with Bowing's 9-year-old daughter, Isabella, during their wedding ceremony in 2021, which Bowling posted on Facebook and later deleted. Bowling shares custody of Isabella with his ex-wife, Annica Bowling, to whom he was married from 2010 to 2019.
In 2013, Bowling was hit with a paternity scandal and taken to court by his ex-wife. The case revolved around the paternity of Annica's youngest child, who was born in late 2020. DNA results revealed in 2024 that Bowling did not father the child. The judge ruled that Bowling's name would be removed from the child's birth certificate.