Together through it all. Josh Duggar and Anna Duggar began courting in 2006 after meeting at a homeschooling convention. Since then, the pair have stayed together through many ups and downs — as well as the birth of six (and soon seven) children.
Anna shared that the pair are expecting their seventh child together — a baby girl — in April 2021. The news was announced with an Instagram reveal where the 19 Kids and Counting alums stood under an umbrella raining pink confetti as their kids ran around them.
“It’s a GIRL!!!!!” the Florida native wrote in the caption alongside a pink bow emoji. “We are overjoyed to announce baby seven is on the way and we can’t wait to hold her in our arms this fall!”
Less than a week later, the eldest Duggar child was arrested on April 29 and placed on federal hold at the Washington County jail in Arkansas. On April 30, the reality star pleaded not guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography.
“According to court documents, Joshua James Duggar, 33, allegedly used the internet to download child sexual abuse material,” the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Arkansas said in a press release. “Duggar allegedly possessed this material, some of which depicts the sexual abuse of children under the age of 12, in May 2019.”
The family is no stranger to scandal. In August 2015, Josh found himself at the center of a large-scale cheating scandal after website Ashley Madison was involved in a data leak. Months after the news broke, Anna addressed her husband’s admitted affairs.
“It was definitely a hard thing, and I think it was such a betrayal for a spouse to go through what we’re walking through — and … it was hard,” she said during a December 2015 episode of Jill & Jessa: Counting On. “It was hard to realize that it was such a public thing, so not only was it a betrayal for me, but it was also a betrayal against those who call themselves Christian, because here we were as a Christian couple and everyone was able to see us get married and to vow before God to be loyal to each other. And [then] that loyalty was broken.”
Josh’s sister Jinger Duggar and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, revealed that the scandal had brought their family closer in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.
“It was one of the hardest times of our lives,” Jinger told Us in April 2021. “I will never forget how I felt in that moment. And I think even everything that happens in our lives — because we’re in the public eye — it makes it more challenging because then it’s not just dealing with these things inwardly, but you have to give an answer to the world. That makes it a much tougher thing to walk through.”
Following his scandals, Josh entered a six-month rehab program. Two months after finishing the program in March 2016, the couple revealed they’d started marriage counseling of their own.
“Since the residential treatment program ended, we have been working with a professional marriage and family counselor to take important steps toward healing,” they wrote in a statement on the Duggar family’s website in May 2016. “As the future unfolds, we are taking one day at a time and we are grateful for your continued prayers for both of us and our sweet children.”
Scroll to see the reality TV personalities’ relationship through the years:
Josh and Anna met at a homeschooling convention. Soon after, they began courting. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
After Anna told Josh she didn’t want to get engaged until she turned 20, Josh proposed to her on her 20th birthday on June 23, 2008. The couple posted their engagement video to their YouTube channel. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
The pair were married (and shared their first kiss) in Florida on September 26, 2008. Months later, footage from their wedding aired during the season 2 "A Very Duggar Wedding" episode of 19 Kids and Counting. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
After they announced they were expecting in April 2009, the couple’s first child, daughter Mackynzie, was born on October 8, 2009. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
The pair’s second child and first son, Michael, was born on June 15, 2001, in a home birth. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
Two years after welcoming Michael, the family added a third child, Marcus, on June 2, 2013. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
Josh was accused of molesting five girls (including his sisters Jill and Jessa) in May 2015. The incident took place in 2002 when he was 14 years old. “Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret. I hurt others, including my family and close friends,” he said in a statement posted to his family’s official Facebook account. “I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing, and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling. I understood that if I continued down this wrong road that I would end up ruining my life.” At the time of the scandal, the couple were expecting their fourth child. Danny Johnston/AP/Shutterstock
"Announcing the arrival of Meredith Grace Duggar!" Josh tweeted after his fourth child was born on July 16, 2015. "7lbs 14 ozs, 20-1/2in — Anna and Meredith are resting & doing well!" Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
Josh was involved in a cheating scandal after information from the website Ashley Madison was leaked. “I brought hurt and a reproach to my family, close friends and the fans of our show with my actions that happened when I was 14-15 years old, and now I have re-broken their trust,” he said at the time. “The last few years, while publicly stating I was fighting against immorality in our country, I was hiding my own personal failings. As I am learning the hard way, we have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. I deeply regret all hurt I have caused so many by being such a bad example. I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Please pray for my precious wife Anna and our family during this time.” Anna spoke on the situation herself during a December 2015 episode of Jill & Jessa: Counting On. “I knew that my only hope was to cling to my faith, because I knew that if I went with what I was feeling, then I would turn a mess into a disaster,” she said at the time. “I was praying to God to help me know how to respond to this. I didn’t know what to do … but I hoped that God would give the help and the wisdom that we needed to take the next step.” Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
The 19 Kids and Counting alums revealed they were working with a marriage counselor two months after Josh finished a faith-based rehab treatment. “It isn’t easy and some days are very difficult,” they wrote in a statement. “It is a long road to rebuild trust and a truly healthy relationship. We are very thankful for God’s forgiveness, grace and help, as it is our strength and guide to rebuilding our lives.” Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
Child No. 5, Mason, was born on September 12, 2017. “We are so thankful and happy to announce the arrival of our new son, Mason Garrett Duggar. Both he and Anna are doing well,” Anna and Josh shared via the Duggar family’s website. “He arrived today without complication and we already adore him.” Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
Us revealed exclusively that Maryella, the pair’s sixth child, was born on November 27, 2019. “On Thanksgiving eve our hearts are overflowing with joy and gratefulness for the arrival of our sixth child!” the couple shared. “Maryella Hope arrived this morning at 9:12am. 8 pounds and 2 ounces, 20 inches long,” Josh and Anna shared in a statement. “Anna had a fast labor and delivery without complications. We are so thankful for a beautiful, healthy baby girl!” Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
The couple announced they were expecting their seventh child on April 23, 2021, with an Instagram sex reveal. Josh’s family was quick to share their excitement for the pair on Instagram. “Another girl!!!😍😍 congratulations!!!💕” Joy-Anna Duggar wrote. Joseph Duggar and Kendra Duggar also chimed in. “Congratulations y’all!!! So thrilled for you guys,” they wrote. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
Josh was arrested and charged with receiving and possessing child pornography in Arkansas on April 29, 2021. He was detained at the Washington County jail without bail. The following day, he appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges. His trial is set to begin July 6 and, if convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and $250,000 in fines for each count. Washington County Police Dept.
Josh was granted a release on bond on May 5, 2021, for the following day after a lengthy virtual hearing. He will only be allowed to see his children when his wife is present and as part of his release he will not be permitted to go home. The reality star will instead be staying at a pastor’s home and will be tracked using GPS whenever he leaves the house. Josh will not be allowed around any other children while his trial is ongoing. Courtesy of Anna Duggar/Instagram
Anna announced in November 2021 that baby No. 7 arrived one month prior. "Meet little Madyson Lily Duggar!" she captioned the Instagram reveal. Josh's parents told Us in a statement, "We are always delighted to welcome another grandchild. They are each a beautiful treasure from the Lord." Courtesy Anna Duggar/Instagram
As his child pornography trial began in Arkansas, Anna stood by her husband's side. She was spotted holding Josh's hand and placing a supportive hand on his back as they exited the courthouse together. Courtesy Anna Duggar/Instagram
Anna was spotted walking into the Arkansas courthouse before a judge sentenced her husband to 12.5 years in prison amid his child pornography trial. News Licensing/MEGA
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