Anna Duggar Seen Publicly for First Time in 2 Years Following Husband Josh Duggar’s Imprisonment

Mar. 15, 2025

Anna Duggar seen for the first time in public since husband Josh Duggar’s imprisonment.Photo:The US Sun/MEGA

The US Sun/MEGA

Anna Duggarhas been seen in public for the first time since her husbandJosh Duggarwas sentenced to over 12 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography.

The internet personality, 36, appeared to still be wearing her wedding ring in pictures taken on Dec. 10.

Anna Duggar steps out in public.The US Sun/MEGA

Anna and Josh, also 36, are parents to Mackynzie, 15, Michael, 13, Marcus, 11, Meredith, 9, Mason, 7, Maryella, 5, and Madyson, 3.

The disgraced TLC star was arrested in April 2021 andsentenced to more than 12 years federal prisonin May 2022 for two charges of knowingly receiving and possessing child pornography.

He is serving his sentence at FCI Seagoville prison in Texas.

Josh Duggar — February 2015.Kris Connor/Getty

Anna, Josh’s father,Jim Boband his siblingsJoy-Anna (Duggar) Forsythand Jason Duggar were all seen at the Western District of Arkansas Federal Courthouse in Fayettevilleto support him during his trial. The Duggars have not always had a united family front, however.

In June 2023, Prime Video released a four-part docuseries titledShiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, which took a deep dive into the scandal surrounding the family — including their religious organization, theInstitute in Basic Life Principles.

“I think that some family members think that Josh could really do no wrong, and because they grew up with him, there’s no way that someone could have that much of a different personality when no one’s around and have such huge character flaws,“Amy (Duggar) Kingtold PEOPLE at the time, while discussing the series.

“And that’s putting it lightly,compared to what I really want to say,” she added.

Anna Duggar and Josh Duggar in February 2015.Kris Connor/Getty

Kris Connor/Getty

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Earlier this year, Amy, 38, doubled down on her views.

“I don’t believe that someone with that kind of disorder can change. I really truly don’t think that is something that can be medically fixed,“Amy told PEOPLE exclusivelyin April, referring to Josh. “I think it is a generational thing.”

Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar calledShiny Happy People"derogatory and sensationalized” in astatement on their website in June 2023.

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source: people.com