Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel gained worldwide recognition in their childhood due to their unique condition.
Recently, they captured attention once again when it was revealed that Abby had a secret wedding in 2021
with the first photos of the event emerging only recently.
Born on March 7, 1990, Abby and Brittany each control half of their body, requiring them to coordinate their movements for activities like walking and running. Their clothing is often tailored with two separate necklines to emphasize their individuality.
The twins starred in the heartwarming TLC reality series “Abby and Brittany,” which showcased their daily lives, including driving, traveling in Europe, and riding a moped. After the show concluded its first season, the sisters completed their college education, earning degrees in education.
In a 2012 episode of the series, Brittany stated, “The whole world doesn’t need to know who we are seeing, what we are doing, and when we are going to do it.” Abby, who controls their right side, added, “Yeah, we are going to be moms one day, but we don’t want to talk about how it’s going to work yet.”
As early as 2006, the twins expressed their dreams of getting married and having children. Brittany said, “Yeah, we’re going to be moms. We haven’t thought about how being moms is going to work yet. But we’re just 16 — we don’t need to think about that right now.”
Over the past decade, much has transpired. Abby, now 34, married Josh Bowling, a nurse, in 2021. Public records confirmed the union, and the sisters shared wedding photos on social media. The newlyweds live in Minnesota, their birthplace and hometown, where both sisters are employed as fifth-grade teachers.
Following the news of Abby’s marriage, the twins faced criticism and negative comments on social media. To address the negativity, they posted a TikTok video featuring a viral audio clip: “This is a message to all the haters out here,” a deep voice stated, accompanied by images of Abby, Brittany, and Bowling. “If you don’t like what I do but watch everything I’m doing, you’re still a fan.”
When the twins were born, their parents, Patty and Mike, faced a difficult decision about whether to separate them. Fearing the risks and potential complications of surgery, they opted against it, prioritizing their daughters’ chances for a fulfilling life. The twins are grateful for their parents’ decision. Abby expressed, “We never wish we were separated because we would never be able to do all the things that we do now, like play softball, run, and do sports.