Where Are Abby And Brittany Hensel Now? Inside The Lives Of The Conjoined Twins, Marriage, And Kids

Former reality TV stars Abby and Brittany Hensel are one of the rarest and most astonishing cases in medical history. When they were born, the doctors were just as surprised as their parents, Patty and Mike Hensel. Expected to welcome just one baby, Patty delivered conjoined twins with one shared body and three arms. 

The Hensel twins’ growing up with a single body from the torso down has been nothing short of a miracle, with medical researchers conducting multiple studies about their anatomy over the years. As they grew up, Abby and Brittany stayed in the global spotlight with multiple appearances on Oprah, the cover of LIFE magazine, and even their own reality show on TLC.

With Abby’s marriage to Army veteran Josh Bowling and growing speculation about their kids, the curiosity has left many wondering: Where are Abby and Brittany Hensel today?

Abby and Brittany’s remarkable beginning

Abigail Loraine Hensel and Brittany Lee Hensel were born on March 7, 1990, in Minnesota, in what doctors described as nothing short of a miracle. They are categorised as dicephalus conjoined twins, meaning they have two heads but one torso. They were originally born with three arms, but surgeons later removed one that was nonfunctional. Their anatomy revealed two oesophagi, two livers, two hearts, and two stomachs, but a single liver and a pelvis.

Early on in their birth, a separation surgery was discussed, but the Hensels decided against it, given that both their daughters were thriving. Reflecting on it, Abby and Brittany shared how they also never wish to be separated. In a 2007 documentary titled Extraordinary People: The Twins Who Share a Body, the twins themselves said:

"We never wish we were separated. Because then we wouldn’t get to do the things we can do — play softball, meet new people, run.”

Growing up in the spotlight

Abby and Brittany’s extraordinary lives have drawn media attention since the time they were born. When they were six, the twins appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996 and were even featured on the cover of LIFE magazine. In 2012, they had their own reality series on TLC, titled Abby & Brittany. The show, shot like a documentary, chronicled the sisters’ journey through college graduation, travels and even early careers as teachers.

While the TV show garnered significant attention, with viewers loving to see the sisters’ extraordinary lives, Abby and Brittany decided to step away from the cameras after just one season, reportedly choosing to focus on a more private life. However, the Hensel twins continue to grab the limelight whenever they are spotted outside, running errands.

Where are Abby and Brittany Hensel today?

Today, the Hensel twins are more than their appearance or interesting anatomy. Now 35, the sisters are 5th-grade teachers at Sunnyside Elementary in New Brighton, Minnesota, each specialising in different subject areas. While they surely have to share the classroom, they are individual teachers: Abby focuses on maths and science, while Brittany specialises in language arts.

Abby and Brittany are both well-loved by their colleagues, students, and families. Parents praise their kindness and teaching style, describing them as role models with a natural flair for teaching. As teachers, the twins are natural role models who continue to inspire children with their resilience and positivity.

Inside Abby’s married life: Who is her husband, Josh Bowling?

In 2021, Abbey Hensel quietly tied the knot with Josh Bowling, a nurse and U.S. Army veteran. The marriage remained a secret from the media until 2024, when public records confirmed their union. Not long after this, Josh himself made the marriage known when he posted a smiling selfie of himself, Abby, and Brittany, proudly introducing their blended family.

Josh, a former Army veteran, was previously married to Annica Bowling. The two tied the knot in 2010 and remained together for nine years before divorcing in 2019. During their marriage, they welcomed a daughter, Isabella, in 2016. Today, with Abby and Brittany in his life, Isabella also has two loving stepmoms, and together they form a close-knit, happy family.

Abby and Brittany were spotted carrying a newborn

Recently, the Hensel twins sparked speculation and grabbed headlines when they were spotted on the streets of Minnesota with a newborn in their arms. This sparked curiosity about whether they welcomed a child, given that both Abby and Brittany have long spoken about wanting children. However, they have yet to confirm whether they have expanded their family.

Their recent public sightings together as they ran errands, shortly after they were seen with a newborn child, have reignited global attention about their extraordinary lives. Despite the renewed headlines, Abby and Brittany continue to live life on their own terms. Now in their 30s, the Hensel sisters are thriving, both in their professional and personal lives.

Today, Abby and Brittany Hensel are inspirations to millions of people worldwide. As teachers and now family women, the sisters continue to prove every day that their loves are not defined by their limitations, but by love, ambition, and limitless possibilities.

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