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37 Grandchildren And Counting: The Duggar Family’s Shocking New Chapter In 2025

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The Duggar family, once synonymous with wholesome, ultra-conservative reality television on TLC's *19 Kids and Counting*, has fractured and evolved dramatically in late 2024 and 2025, moving far beyond the public image crafted by Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. The narrative has shifted from celebrating a massive family to grappling with high-profile legal battles, shocking tell-all memoirs, and a fundamental questioning of the controversial religious framework that governed their lives.

As of December 23, 2025, the family is experiencing a "baby boom" that has pushed the total number of grandchildren to over 37, while the older children are increasingly carving out independent lives—some quietly, and others through explosive public revelations that challenge the very foundation of the Duggar empire. The legal status of the eldest son, Josh Duggar, remains a major, dark cloud over the family's continuing story.

The Duggar Family Tree: 19 Kids, Spouses, and 37+ Grandchildren (2025)

The original family unit of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, who still reside in Tontitown, Arkansas, has expanded exponentially. The total number of grandchildren recently surpassed the number of children, a significant milestone for the famous family.

Below is a list of the 19 children, their spouses, and their current family status as of 2025:

  • Josh Duggar (b. 1988) & Anna Duggar (m. 2008): Seven children, including Mackynzie and Michael. Josh is currently incarcerated.
  • Jana Duggar Wissmann (b. 1990) & Stephen Wissmann (m. 2024): Expecting their first child in 2025.
  • John-David Duggar (b. 1990) & Abbie Grace Burnett (m. 2018): Two children. They recently announced another pregnancy in 2025.
  • Jill Duggar Dillard (b. 1991) & Derick Dillard (m. 2014): Three sons. Jill is one of the most outspoken siblings.
  • Jessa Duggar Seewald (b. 1992) & Ben Seewald (m. 2014): Six children, including Spurgeon. Jessa also announced a new arrival in 2025.
  • Jinger Duggar Vuolo (b. 1993) & Jeremy Vuolo (m. 2016): Three children, including Finnegan Charles, born in March 2025. They reside in Santa Clarita, California.
  • Joseph Duggar (b. 1995) & Kendra Caldwell (m. 2017): Four children.
  • Josiah Duggar (b. 1996) & Lauren Swanson (m. 2018): Two children.
  • Joy-Anna Duggar Forsyth (b. 1997) & Austin Forsyth (m. 2017): Three children.
  • Jedidiah Duggar (b. 1998) & Katey Nakatsu (m. 2021): Two children.
  • Jeremiah Duggar (b. 1998) & Hannah Wissmann (m. 2022): Two children, including Emery Jane.
  • Jason, James, Justin, Jackson, Johannah, Jennifer, Jordyn, Josie, and Tyler (Nephew): The younger children and their nephew continue to live more private lives, with some beginning to court or marry, contributing to the ongoing "baby boom."

Josh Duggar’s Final Legal Defeat and Incarceration Update

The most significant and ongoing controversy surrounding the family centers on Josh Duggar. In a major development for 2025, the Supreme Court of the United States formally rejected his appeal to overturn his 2021 conviction on child pornography charges.

This rejection solidifies his nearly 13-year sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Seagoville, Texas. His projected release date remains in 2032.

Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, Josh has continued his legal fight. He has attempted to overturn his conviction by representing himself, claiming his trial was unfair. More recently, he requested that a judge appoint him a new attorney, arguing he could not afford to hire one.

This ongoing legal drama ensures the Duggar name remains in the headlines for reasons far removed from their original family-friendly reality show. The scandal was a primary factor in the cancellation of both *19 Kids and Counting* and its spin-off, *Counting On*.

The Duggar Sisters Break Free: Tell-All Books and the IBLP Fallout

The biggest shift in the family’s public life has come from the older daughters, particularly Jill and Jinger, who have used their platforms to publicly distance themselves from the strict, fundamentalist religious teachings of the Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP).

The 2023 Amazon Prime Video docuseries, *Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets*, originally exposed the dark side of the IBLP, but the sisters’ books have provided the most personal accounts.

Jill Duggar Dillard’s Memoir: “Counting the Cost”

Jill Duggar Dillard and her husband, Derick Dillard (who now works as an attorney), released their controversial memoir, *Counting the Cost*, which became a bestseller.

The book dropped several bombshells, most notably Jill’s claim that her father, Jim Bob Duggar, allegedly tricked her into signing a contract with TLC, effectively taking control of the family’s earnings from the reality shows. Jill’s decision to speak out has been seen as a complete break from the family’s long-standing code of silence and obedience.

Jinger Duggar Vuolo’s Path to Independence

Jinger Duggar Vuolo, who lives in California with her husband Jeremy Vuolo, has also published a series of books detailing her journey away from the IBLP's most restrictive doctrines.

Her book, *Becoming Free Indeed*, recounts how she began to question the "unhealthy" aspects of her upbringing. Jinger followed this up with a second book, *People Pleaser: Breaking Free from the Burden of Imaginary Expectations*, further cementing her new identity outside of the Arkansas compound.

Jinger’s physical and philosophical move to Santa Clarita symbolizes the freedom many of the adult Duggar children are now seeking from the rigid structure of their childhood.

The Future of the Duggar Dynasty: Quiet Exits and New Beginnings

While the oldest children dominate the headlines, the younger Duggar siblings are navigating a post-reality TV world that looks vastly different from their parents’ vision. Some are still following the traditional path of early marriage and large families, as evidenced by the continuing "baby boom" and the high number of grandchildren.

However, many are making "quiet exits from fame," choosing lives away from the public eye and the scrutiny that plagued their older siblings.

The family’s story in 2025 is no longer about "19 Kids and Counting" but about the complex, often painful process of 19 adults redefining their lives, faiths, and careers in the shadow of a deeply controversial past.

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