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Joseph Duggar

Joseph Garrett Duggar is an American former television personality known for appearing on the TLC reality series "19 Kids and Counting" and its spinoff "Counting On".

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Joseph Garrett Duggar (born January 20, 1995) is an American former television personality. He is known for appearing on the TLC reality series 19 Kids and Counting and its spinoff Counting On. He is a member of the Duggar family, a large Arkansas-based family that became widely known through reality television.

Early life

Joseph Garrett Duggar was born on January 20, 1995, in Tontitown, Arkansas, to Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar. He is one of the couple's many children and grew up as part of the large Duggar family.

Television career

Joseph Duggar appeared on the TLC reality series 19 Kids and Counting, which documented the lives of the Duggar family. He later appeared on the spinoff series Counting On. These shows brought the family widespread attention and made them public figures.

Marriage and family

Duggar married Kendra Renee Caldwell on September 8, 2017. The couple has children, with reports indicating four.

Public profile

Over time, Joseph Duggar has been described as a former television personality rather than an active one. Entertainment databases continue to list him primarily in connection with the Duggar family and their TLC appearances.

Key facts

  • Joseph Duggar is an American former reality television personality.
  • He appeared on TLC's 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On.
  • He is a son of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar.
  • He married Kendra Renee Caldwell in September 2017.
  • He and his wife have children.
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Canadian context

Joseph Duggar is mainly relevant to Canadian readers through TLC reality television and international entertainment coverage of the Duggar family.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Joseph Duggar?
He is an American former reality television personality known for appearing on TLC's "19 Kids and Counting" and "Counting On".
When was Joseph Duggar born?
He was born on January 20, 1995.
Who are Joseph Duggar's parents?
His parents are Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar.
Who is Joseph Duggar married to?
He is married to Kendra Renee Caldwell.
How is Joseph Duggar connected to "19 Kids and Counting"?
He appeared on the series as part of the Duggar family featured on the show.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Duggar
    Supports: Full name, birth date, and identification as a former television personality known for TLC appearances.
  2. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/joseph-duggar/
    Supports: Birth date and birthplace.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2284664/
    Supports: Marriage to Kendra Caldwell and children count.
  4. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/joseph-duggar.html
    Supports: Reality-star identification and family position in the Duggar family.
  5. The List — https://www.thelist.com/154795/the-untold-truth-of-joseph-duggar/
    Supports: Marriage date, family background, and child information.