It's time to celebrate with Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari! The couple is thrilled to announce the arrival of their first child together, sharing the joyous news with their fans on Instagram. This addition to their family marks a significant milestone in their lives.
In a heartfelt Instagram post dated Tuesday, January 16, the couple revealed the name of their newborn, “Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel 1/11/24.” Accompanying the caption was an adorable photo showcasing their baby’s tiny feet. The simplicity of the image perfectly captures the beauty of new beginnings and the love that fills their home.
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For Josh Duhamel, 51, this is a second chapter in his role as a father. He previously welcomed his son Axl with ex-wife Fergie. Josh and Fergie were married from 2009 until their amicable split in 2019. Their journey as co-parents has been nothing short of inspiring, proving that love and respect can continue even after a relationship ends.
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Back in 2017, the pair issued a joint statement explaining their decision to part ways: “With absolute love and respect, we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year. To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public. We are and will always be united in our support of each other and our family.”
Since their divorce, both Josh and Fergie have maintained a positive and supportive relationship, ensuring their son Axl grows up in a loving environment. Josh spoke fondly of his ex-wife during a SiriusXM appearance on “The Jess Cagle Show” in September 2023: “Fergie is an amazing woman. She really is. And she’s taken Audra in. And it could be much worse. That’s the thing is you never know how these things are gonna go.”
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Josh found love anew with Audra Mari, 30, whom he married in September 2022 after three years of dating. Their journey together began with a direct message on Instagram, where Josh invited Audra to a barbecue. It was love at first meeting, and their connection only grew stronger from there.
“She’s a very sweet girl,” Josh shared with Access Hollywood in January 2022 after their engagement. “Very similar interests — we’re from North Dakota. We love lake life. She’s got a cabin not far from mine. We just match. She’s an amazing person.”
Josh continued to express his admiration for Audra during an episode of Live With Kelly and Mark in September 2023. “I invited her over to a BBQ one weekend and she came and I was like, ‘Wow, you’re beautiful,’” he recounted. “We started dating and here we are, five years later, with a baby on the way. She’s a pretty amazing girl, she really is.”
Josh and Audra first announced their pregnancy in September 2023. Audra, a beauty queen, captioned a photo of her sonogram on Instagram with the words, “Baby Duhamel coming soon,” setting the stage for the arrival of their little bundle of joy.
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The announcement was met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from their fans and friends. Among the well-wishers was Fergie, 48, who commented with two blue heart emojis, calling the news "Beautiful." Other notable figures like Lenny Kravitz, Jerry O’Connell, and Jeff Beacher also left heartfelt comments, filling the couple’s post with positivity and support.
