In a revelation that has captivated the world, Abby and Brittany Hensel, the conjoined twins who rose to fame as children, have been living a secret married life for several years. The twins, now 34, tied the knot with US Army veteran and middle school teacher Josh Bowling.
The couple's unique marriage came to light through a quiet update on Abby's private social media profile, which listed her as 'Abby Hensel Bowling'. Public marriage records in Minnesota confirmed the union, showing the pair wed in 2021.
A Private Life in Minnesota
Josh Bowling, who serves as a sixth-grade teacher and wrestling coach, shares a home with the sisters in their native Minnesota. The trio are often seen taking their beloved labradoodle, Luna, for walks—a picture of domestic normality that belies their extraordinary circumstances.
Friends and neighbours describe the relationship as happy and remarkably conventional, considering the complex dynamics of a marriage to conjoined twins who share one body from the waist down.
Understanding Their Unique Condition
Abby and Brittany are dicyphalus parapagus twins, meaning they have two separate heads and necks but share a single body. They have two spines that join at the pelvis, one set of reproductive organs, and three lungs between them.
Despite their physical connection, they experience the world as two distinct individuals with different tastes, preferences, and even driving styles—Abby typically takes the wheel when they operate their specially adapted vehicle.
From Childhood Fame to Private Adulthood
The twins first captured global attention in 1996 when they appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Their remarkable story continued with their own TLC documentary and series, which followed them through university and into their teaching careers.
Today, both sisters work as fifth-grade teachers at a Minnesota elementary school, sharing a single salary—a decision that sparked discussion but which they defend as fair for their single physical presence in the classroom.
Their journey from childhood curiosities to private, married professionals represents an extraordinary story of resilience, love, and the pursuit of normalcy against all odds.
