Abby Hensel Gets Married: An Update on Conjoined Twins Abby and Brittany Hensel
Abby Hensel Ties the Knot
Remember conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel? They’re all grown up and have expanded their family. In fact, Abby has actually been married for several years, tying the knot with Josh Bowling in 2021, as reported by Today. The 34-year-old twins now live in Minnesota with Josh, who describes himself on his Facebook page as a “father, veteran, nurse.”
Abby and Brittany Hensel: A Life Together
Brittany and Abby—who were born and raised in Minnesota—first shared their life story in 1996 on The Oprah Winfrey Show. In 2012, the two offered fans a closer glimpse at their lives and rare condition with their own reality show, Abby & Brittany on TLC. The sisters, who are dicephalus conjoined twins, were born fused together at the torso and remain so as adults. They have separate spinal cords, brains, hearts, and other organs but share those located below the waist. Brittany controls the left side of their body, while Abby controls the right.
Life After Graduation for the Twins
The twins graduated from Bethel University in 2012 and in recent years, they have worked as teachers at an elementary school in their home state. Abby Hensel’s marriage to Josh Bowling marks a new chapter in the lives of these remarkable conjoined twins, who continue to inspire others with their resilience and strength.