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ABBY Hensel gained fame after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show and a TLC series alongside her sister, Brittany.

Now, fans want to know more about the former television star and her husband, Josh Bowling.

Abby and Brittany Hensel are conjoined twins who starred in the TLC reality show, Abby & Brittany
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Abby and Brittany Hensel are conjoined twins who starred in the TLC reality show, Abby & BrittanyCredit: Instagtram/@abbyandbrittany

Who is Abby Hensel?

Abby and Brittany Hensel are dicephalus conjoined twins born in 1990 in Carver County, Minnesota to parents Patty and Mike Hensel.

According to Today, the 34-year-olds "share a bloodstream and all organs below the waist."

Abby controls their right arm and leg, while Brittany controls their left, per the outlet.

When the twins were born, Patty and Mike chose against separation surgery due to its high-risk factors.

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At the time, doctors said it was unlikely that both Abby and Brittany would survive the procedure, per the publication.

The twins became well-known in the US following their 1996 appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

In 2012, they starred in the TLC reality series, Abby & Brittany, "which showed them driving, traveling to Europe and even riding a moped," Today states.

The TV show premiered on August 28, 2012, and ran for one season.

The sisters both earned college degrees in education and are now fifth-grade teachers in Minnesota.

Abby is married to a man named Josh Bowling.

Who is Abby Hensel's husband, Josh Bowling?

According to public records obtained by Today, Abby and Josh wed in 2021.

Abby Hensel married Josh Bowling in 2021
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Abby Hensel married Josh Bowling in 2021Credit: Facebook

In 2023, the sisters posted photos from the nuptials on social media.

The couple lives in Minnesota.

According to Today, Josh's Facebook account shows that they enjoy activities like nature hikes, snow tubing, and eating ice cream.

What does Josh Bowling do for a living?

According to Today, Josh works as a nurse.

He is also a US Army veteran.

At this time, there are few public details available about Josh and his career.

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