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Conjoined Twins Abby And Brittany Finally Break Silence After Photos With Newborn Baby Go Viral
Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany at a gas station, focusing on a car with a blurred background.
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Conjoined Twins Abby And Brittany Finally Break Silence After Photos With Newborn Baby Go Viral

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Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel have spoken out after weeks of speculation over recent photos of them with a newborn

The sisters, who first rose to public attention through a TLC reality series, shared a TikTok video featuring candid snaps taken of them in public while carrying a baby. 

Based on the twins’ TikTok video, it appears that the sisters are enjoying motherhood in their own unique way.

Highlights
  • Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel have responded to photos showing them with a baby.
  • The former reality stars shared a TikTok post with the caption “Blessed.”
  • Abby married Josh Bowling in 2021, with their marriage becoming public in 2024.
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    Abby and Brittany’s TikTok shared a subtle message that was welcomed by fans

    Image credits: Origin / YouTube

    While theconjoined twins did not issue a direct statement about their new baby, they did caption their TikTok video, which was set to Dr. Dre’s Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang, with the word “Blessed.”

    Abby and Brittany also included some interesting hashtags in their post, including the words “sisterhood” and “respect,” according toPeople magazine.

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    Image credits: Origin / YouTube

    The twins’ post was welcomed by netizens on social media, with numerous TikTok users sharing their excitement for Abby and Brittany’s newjourney

    “Congratulations, you guys are going to be amazing parents. I also admire you so much for not making this a public affair.”

    Image credits: abbybrittanyhensel / instagram

    “Your parents worked really hard to give you a normal life, and this is another shining example of how you can have a happy life without a big payout from the media,” one commenter wrote. 

    “So happy for you ladies, you both deserve the best in life. This makes my heart so happy for you,” wrote another.

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    Image credits: BACKGRID / Vidapress

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    “Congratulations Abby & Brittany, you are amazing girls and have started another amazing adventure,” another commenter stated.

    Recent photos sparked interest in the private lives of the conjoined twins

    @abbyandbrittanyhensel Blessed #abbyandbrittany#twins#abbyandbrittanyhensel#sisterhood#respect♬ suara asli – lisna otong

    The twins were first spotted holding a baby on August 14 in Arden Hills, Minnesota, where photographers captured them placing a car seat into a waiting black Tesla. 

    Days later, the two were photographed again while out with theirfamily dog and Abby’s husband, Josh Bowling.

    Images shared byTMZ showed Bowling heading into a nearby supermarket as the twins dropped their labradoodle off at the groomer.

    On August 27, the sisters were seen once more, this time near the Minnesota school where they both teach fifth grade.

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    In images and footage obtained byThe U.S. Sun, the sisters could be seen carrying the infant in a car seat while they chatted briefly with a colleague. 

    None of the recent sightings have revealed details about the baby’s identity, and the family has chosen not to comment on the matter publicly.

    Image credits: abbyandbrittanyhensel / TikTok

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    Considering the twins’ recent TikTok update, it appears that they are still being quite private about the apparent new addition to their family.

    The marriage of Abby and Josh Bowling brought renewed attention to the twins’ life

    Image credits: abbybrittanyhensel / instagram

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    The renewedinterest in the sisters’ private lives follows Abby’s marriage to Josh Bowling, a nurse, veteran, and father of one. 

    Though the couple wed in 2021, the marriage only became widely known in March 2024 when Today confirmed the union through public records.

    Image credits: abbybrittanyhensel / instagram

    Bowling later updated his Facebook profile photo to include both Abby and Brittany in a smiling selfie, signaling the couple’s decision to embrace openness about their marriage. 

    The picture marked a shift from his previous public images, which had not featured either twin.

    The sisters, born in Minnesota in 1990, have lived their lives in the public eye since appearing on television as teenagers. 

    Their unique physical condition, known medically as dicephalic parapagus, means that Abby and Brittany share their anatomy from the torso down.

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    Abby and Brittany have pursued careers as teachers and strived to maintain privacy in their personal relationships.

    The twins have also emphasized that they are thankful for the life that they are living.

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    Abby and Brittany highlighted this in a 2007 documentary, Extraordinary People: The Twins Who Share a Body, according toE! Online.

    “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,” the twins stated.

    Image credits: Origin / YouTube

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    For many who followed the twins’ story since their childhood, the recent photos reignited public curiosity about how their adult lives have unfolded. 

    At the same time, the twins’ restrained response highlights their long-standing desire to keep certain aspects of their lives away from scrutiny.

    Image credits: Origin / YouTube

    Netizens shared their thoughts on the Hensel Twins’ new baby on social media

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    Donata Leskauskaitė

    Donata Leskauskaitė

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    Hey there! I'm a Visual Editor in News team. My responsibility is to ensure that you can read the story not just through text, but also through photos. I get to work with a variety of topics ranging from celebrity drama to mind-blowing Nasa cosmic news. And let me tell you, that's what makes this job an absolute blast! Outside of work, you can find me sweating it out in dance classes or unleashing my creativity by drawing and creating digital paintings of different characters that lives in my head. I also love spending time outdoors and play board games with my friends.

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    Donata Leskauskaitė

    Donata Leskauskaitė

    Author, Community member

    Hey there! I'm a Visual Editor in News team. My responsibility is to ensure that you can read the story not just through text, but also through photos. I get to work with a variety of topics ranging from celebrity drama to mind-blowing Nasa cosmic news. And let me tell you, that's what makes this job an absolute blast! Outside of work, you can find me sweating it out in dance classes or unleashing my creativity by drawing and creating digital paintings of different characters that lives in my head. I also love spending time outdoors and play board games with my friends.

    Peter Michael de Jesus

    Peter Michael de Jesus

    Author, Entertainment News Writer

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    After almost a decade of reporting straight hard news, I now bring that discipline to entertainment writing at Bored Panda. I cover celebrity updates, viral trends, and cultural stories with speed and accuracy, while also embracing the lighter, evergreen side of pop culture. My articles are often syndicated to MSN, extending their reach to broader audiences. My goal is straightforward: to deliver trustworthy coverage that keeps readers informed about the stories dominating the conversation today.

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    Peter Michael de Jesus

    Peter Michael de Jesus

    Author, Entertainment News Writer

    After almost a decade of reporting straight hard news, I now bring that discipline to entertainment writing at Bored Panda. I cover celebrity updates, viral trends, and cultural stories with speed and accuracy, while also embracing the lighter, evergreen side of pop culture. My articles are often syndicated to MSN, extending their reach to broader audiences. My goal is straightforward: to deliver trustworthy coverage that keeps readers informed about the stories dominating the conversation today.

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    rullyman
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't seen their reality series but watched a documentary on them years ago. It was pretty clear that they just wanted to be left alone by the world to live a private life. Gross behaviour from paparazzi here. They're not courting the cameras like a Kardashian

    Serena Myers
    Community Member
    3 months ago

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    Why is "They deserve complete privacy" a poll option when the twins have chosen to share their lives online. Their choice. Their Choice.

    Megan Romero-Herman
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FYI they don’t choose to share! They are photographed by paparazzi and are forced to speak out! Are you slow or just stupid.. they can’t control the media publishing them their simply trying to live their lives! And should he left the hell alone

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    sesbullington
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    3 months ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I am making a good s­al­ary from home $4580-$5240/week , which is amazing und­er a year ago I was jobless in a horrible economy. I thank God every day I was blessed with these instructions and now its my duty to pay it forward and share it with Everyone, Here is I started_______ W­O­R­K­S­T­A­R­1.C­O­M

    rullyman
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I haven't seen their reality series but watched a documentary on them years ago. It was pretty clear that they just wanted to be left alone by the world to live a private life. Gross behaviour from paparazzi here. They're not courting the cameras like a Kardashian

    Serena Myers
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    Why is "They deserve complete privacy" a poll option when the twins have chosen to share their lives online. Their choice. Their Choice.

    Megan Romero-Herman
    Community Member
    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FYI they don’t choose to share! They are photographed by paparazzi and are forced to speak out! Are you slow or just stupid.. they can’t control the media publishing them their simply trying to live their lives! And should he left the hell alone

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    sesbullington
    Community Member
    3 months ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    I am making a good s­al­ary from home $4580-$5240/week , which is amazing und­er a year ago I was jobless in a horrible economy. I thank God every day I was blessed with these instructions and now its my duty to pay it forward and share it with Everyone, Here is I started_______ W­O­R­K­S­T­A­R­1.C­O­M

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