Joy-Anna Duggar surprised fans by wearing short shorts in a new family vlog, defying the conservative dress code imposed by her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. Raised in the Institute in Basic Life Principles, which emphasizes modesty, Joy-Anna and her siblings have recently been seen breaking these family rules. Joy-Anna has openly discussed her decision to adopt her own style, stating that she found no biblical basis for the strict dress code she was raised with.
Jill Duggar, former star of '19 Kids and Counting,' describes her relationship with her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, as 'complicated' as they work on rebuilding with healthy boundaries. Jill's memoir, 'Counting the Cost,' details her upbringing, conflicts over show compensation, and the impact of her brother Josh Duggar's scandals. Despite past attempts at family therapy, Jill prefers to navigate their relationship independently, while her parents express love and a desire to resolve conflicts privately.
Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband, Derick Dillard, opened up about the emotional toll of having her childhood trauma exposed in leaked police reports and the subsequent media attention. They believe the reports should never have been made public and feel that the responsible parties, including the city of Springdale, Washington County, and In Touch magazine, used them as victims. Jill advocates for victims and emphasizes the need to protect their privacy. She also reveals tension with her father, Jim Bob Duggar, and how he has distanced himself emotionally from her. Derick suggests that Jim Bob cuts off those he can't control. Jill's memoir, "Counting the Cost," delves into these experiences.
Joy-Anna Duggar and husband Austin Forsyth claim they were never part of the controversial religious organization, Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), that the Duggar family follows. In a YouTube vlog, the couple stated that they distanced themselves from IBLP after getting married and emphasized that they follow Jesus alone. This comes after Joy-Anna's sister, Jill Duggar, released a memoir discussing their upbringing and involvement in IBLP, as well as the aftermath of their brother Josh Duggar's confession of molesting underage girls. Jill has received support from some family members, including Jinger Vuolo, while their parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, have chosen not to comment publicly.
Jill Duggar opens up about a tense conflict with her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, in an excerpt from her upcoming memoir. Jill recounts a mediated meeting where she confronts her father about the way he treats her compared to her "pedophile brother," Josh. She expresses her frustration with her conservative upbringing and her parents' inability to see her personal growth and evolution. The memoir, titled Counting the Cost, will be released on September 12th.
Jinger Duggar's recent vlog appears to confirm that her parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, now have over 30 grandchildren. The video showed Jinger's sister-in-law, Kendra Duggar, with a newborn baby, suggesting that she and Joseph Duggar secretly welcomed their fourth child. Additionally, Josiah Duggar's wife, Lauren, appeared to be pregnant, indicating that they are expecting their third child. With these new additions, the current count of Duggar grandchildren is 31. The Duggar family, known for their reality TV shows, has not officially commented on the matter.
Amy Duggar, cousin of Anna Duggar and Jill Dillard, has responded to Anna's claims that she and Jill are "toxic" for their appearance in the documentary series Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets. Amy expressed sadness at Anna's perspective and stated that she would be willing to help Anna and her children amid her husband Josh Duggar's prison sentence if they reached out. Amy has been vocal about her disapproval of Anna's decision to stay in her marriage despite scandals and cheating allegations. Josh Duggar is currently serving a 12.5-year prison sentence for child pornography charges.
Police were called to the Duggar home in Arkansas for a "follow-up investigation" just hours after Jim Bob's uncle died of a heart attack. According to a police report, the uncle had been feeling ill the night before and refused to go to the hospital. He collapsed and died at home. It is unclear why the police visited the Duggar home instead of notifying the next of kin directly.
Several of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's 19 children still live at or near the family compound in Tontitown, Arkansas, while a few have moved away. The main house is 7,000 square feet and sits on over 97 acres of land. The four youngest children live in the main house, while unmarried adult children like Jana, Jason, James, and Jackson also reside on the property. Some married Duggar children, including Anna Duggar and Kendra Duggar, live on the compound with their families. Jill Dillard and Jinger Vuolo, who are estranged from their parents, have moved away. Recently, police visited the Duggar compound as part of a follow-up investigation, but the details of the initial incident remain unknown.
Jason Duggar and his younger siblings were seen singing at church hours after police visited their family compound. The reason for the police visit is unknown. The Duggar family has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement, including Jana Duggar being charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and Josh Duggar being convicted of possessing and receiving child pornography.
The Duggar family, known for their conservative values, has a history of breaking the law. The most notable member with a criminal history is Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's eldest son, Josh Duggar, who was accused of molesting five underage girls, including his sisters. The family's reality show, 19 Kids and Counting, was canceled due to the scandal, and their spinoff, Counting On, was canceled in 2021 after Josh was arrested on child pornography charges.
Police visited the Duggar family compound on Sunday morning as part of a follow-up investigation after an unknown incident took place on the property. The Duggar family has faced numerous accusations and charges in recent years, including Josh Duggar's conviction for possessing and receiving child pornography. Jana Duggar was also charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in September 2021.
The Duggar family compound was visited by police as part of a follow-up investigation. The family has had multiple run-ins with law enforcement over the years, including Jana Duggar being charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and Josh Duggar being convicted of possessing and receiving child pornography. Josh is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence and owes $50,1000 in restitution fees. Anna Duggar, Josh's wife, is reportedly questioning their future together.
Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are trying to prevent their youngest children from watching the documentary series, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, which exposes the Duggars and their religious beliefs. The couple raised their children to follow the Christian fundamentalist teachings of the Institute Of Basic Life Principles. The docuseries delves into the Duggars and their adherence to the fundamentalist Christian organization. The family's dynamic is reportedly collapsing, and Jill Duggar Dillard is the only one of the 19 children who agreed to be interviewed for the documentary.
Amy Duggar, a former reality TV star and niece of Jim Bob Duggar, has criticized her uncle for failing to protect his daughters from abuse in a pointed TikTok video. She also stated that she would not allow Jim Bob to get to know her child. Amy's statement comes after her appearance in Amazon Prime's Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets documentary, where she revealed shocking details about her family's use of the controversial parenting method called blanket training. Jim Bob and his wife Michelle released a statement saying they love every member of their family, but Jill Duggar and her husband Derick claimed that their relationship with the family has become strained.
