Mankato, Minnesota – Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel, who rose to fame with their reality show “Abby & Brittany,” have recently made headlines with Abby’s marriage to nurse and Army veteran Josh Bowling. While the twins tied the knot in 2021, the news only recently surfaced after their marriage records were obtained by media outlets.
Taking to TikTok to address the buzz surrounding her marriage, the twins shared videos reacting to the attention. In one post, the twins juxtaposed scenes from “Monsters, Inc.” with images from Abby’s wedding day, accompanied by two eyeroll emojis in the caption. In another post, the twins posed with Josh, delivering a message to their critics, highlighting that even those who criticize still show interest in their lives.
Abby and Brittany first gained international attention after appearing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” in 1996, where they shared their unique life as dicephalus conjoined twins – a condition where they share all organs and bloodstreams. Despite the challenges they face, the twins have navigated life together, with Abby controlling the right side of their body and Brittany controlling the left.
Since their reality show’s one-season run in 2012, the twins have lived a relatively quiet life, graduating from Bethel University and now working as fifth-grade teachers in their home state of Minnesota. Their joint Facebook account recently updated its profile picture to include a snapshot of the twins in a wedding dress with Josh, symbolizing their union and continued journey together.
Amidst the ongoing media attention surrounding their marriage, Abby and Brittany remain resilient, sharing glimpses of their lives on social media platforms like TikTok. Despite the noise and scrutiny, the twins have proven time and time again that their bond and determination only grow stronger in the face of adversity.