The online community was reintroduced to conjoined twins Brittany and Abby Hensel after it was reported that the latter had married the love of her life. The sisters, who have always been inseparable, first gained popularity when they corrected Oprah Winfrey, reminding her that “Abby is on the right and Brittany is on the left.” Since then, the world has watched as the twins matured into ladies, and a photo just surfaced revealing that they are no longer the precocious young six-year-olds who appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996.
Brittany Hensel and Abby (now Bowling) are dicephalic conjoined twins, which means they share both heads and all organs below the waist. The sisters gained popularity after appearing on the Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996, where they talked about Disney films and their close relationship. The two told the curious talk show presenter that they formerly had a third arm. “I underwent surgery on it. “They took it off,” Abby explained.
With each having one arm, the two, who thought individually, explained that they watch each other to coordinate actions, or that the arms move independently. And when they argue, Abby admits, “we sometimes hit each other.” Giggling, she adds about her sister, “When I was a little baby, she bit me.” They generally grasp each other’s hands, as loving sisters.
Abby and Brittany are adults. In 2012, viewers could watch the ladies, who were 22 at the time, on TLC’s reality series Abby & Brittany, which highlighted their graduation from Bethel University in Minnesota and their job search. Today, the twins teach fifth grade in an elementary school in their home state and live mostly private lives, avoiding the media attention that they received when they were younger.
Due to their reclusive lifestyle, fans are quick to notice any movement on their social media profiles, with most posts receiving millions of likes and views. Abby gets married. While there was talk of a 2021 wedding, none of the women confirmed it until July 2023, when they shared a TikTok tape. The viral video, which has 30 million views, features a variety of shots, including one in which they are wearing a lovely white gown and gazing into the eyes of combat veteran Joshua Bowling.
Inquisitive admirers chimed immediately, with many asking how the connection works. One writes, “Which one did he marry?” A second person asks, “So, is he married to both sisters or only one? What happens if he is only married to one sister and the other wants to marry?” A third jokes, “I’ve got a few inappropriate questions to ask.” Fever pitch.
On April 3, 2024, TMZ reported that when Abby married Joshua on November 13, 2021, Brittany was not present. Instead, their other sister Morgan is mentioned. This narrative piqued the curiosity of the internet community, which began digging up images and videos from Joshua and Abby’s mother-in-law, Heidi Bowling, both of whom have now altered their privacy settings on Facebook.
‘Internet is extremely loud.’ On March 28, the twins responded to the fascination and attention with a new TikTok post, claiming that the attention is too much. The new video, which depicts two-headed monuments across time, is captioned, “The internet is extra LOUD today.” We’ve always been around. Nonetheless, the twins are making waves again. Fans discovered a 2015 Instagram snapshot of sisters Abby, Brittany, and Morgan on the beach in bikinis.
Despite the trolls’ obscene queries, other online admirers rushed to the comments area to praise the twins. One person adds, “I wish you much love, peace, and light! Congratulations to the twins who married! “You are beautiful.”A second adds, “You two women always look so gorgeous,” while a third says, “Congrats Abby, and good on you for keeping it a secret. I’m excited to see what married life holds for you!” On April 7, another user, who is most certainly not talking to the general public, says, “Imagine never being alone or having privacy for your entire life.”