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How many kids do Josh and Anna Duggar have?

THE DUGGAR family shot to fame on the TLC Network television show 19 Kids And Counting, which premiered on September 29, 2008.

Their family was further chronicled in the series Counting On, but the show was canceled in 2021 because of Josh Duggar's arrest, and eventual conviction for child pornography.

Josh and Anna Duggar welcomed their seventh child on November 17, just weeks before Josh was convicted of child pornography charges on Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Josh and Anna Duggar welcomed their seventh child on November 17, just weeks before Josh was convicted of child pornography charges on Thursday, December 9, 2021Credit: Instagram

How many children do Josh and Anna Duggar have?

Since the premieres of 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On, viewers have watched the family expand even further, which includes Josh and Anna Duggar's big brood.

On April 23, 2021, Anna confirmed she was pregnant with the couple's seventh child.

Anna shared the news in an Instagram post, which included a video of her and Josh opening an umbrella as pink confetti flew out as part of the gender reveal.

When did Josh Duggar and Anna Duggar get married?

Anna and Josh married on September 26, 2008, after meeting at a homeschooling convention in 2006.

Their courtship rules included no physical contact until engagement and no time alone as a couple until marriage, as discussed in the 17 Kids And Counting episode "Duggar Dating Rules".

After they wed they welcomed daughter Mackynzie Renée, who was born on October 8, 2009.

In November 2010, Josh and Anna Duggar appeared on the Today Show to announce they were expecting their second child.

When did Josh and Anna Duggar start having children?

Their first son, Michael James, was born on June 15, 2011.

Marcus Anthony Duggar is the third of Josh and Anna's six children.

He was born on June 2, 2013, and Josh's sisters Jana and Jill Duggar were there to assist with the birth.

Josh told the Today Show in a statement about the birth: "Mackynzie and Michael are thrilled to welcome a little brother, and we are so thankful that mom and baby are well.

"We are blessed to have our family close as we celebrate this gift from God!"

Anna and Josh Duggar have seven children, their family earned notable press for their TLC Network television shows up until cancellation for Josh's high-profile arrest on April 29, 2021
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Anna and Josh Duggar have seven children, their family earned notable press for their TLC Network television shows up until cancellation for Josh's high-profile arrest on April 29, 2021Credit: Instagram

What have the Duggars said about their expanding family?

In December 2014, Josh and Anna announced that they were expecting their fourth child.

Anna said that she was nine weeks pregnant and the couple revealed how this birth would be different than their others due to the family's move from Arkansas to Washington, D.C.

Meredith Grace was born on July 16, 2015.

The couple's youngest son is Mason Garrett.

They revealed he was born on September 12, 2017, at 1.20am.

The couple welcomed Maryella on Thanksgiving in 2019.

At the time Anna wrote alongside a gallery of photos: "Maryella Hope arrived one day ahead of Thanksgiving Day 2019 and a great reminder to be grateful for all God has done for us!

"We are so excited and thankful to God for His special blessing giving us this precious, happy & healthy baby girl!"

On November 16, Anna Duggar announced the arrival of Madyson Lily Duggar.

Their newest addition arrived on October 23 at 2:39 a.m.

“Meet little Madyson Lily Duggar!” Anna, 33, captioned an Instagram photo of their daughter.

How can I watch Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets?

A new documentary series named Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets debuted on June 2, 2023.

The four-part series includes interviews with multiple members of the Duggar family and dives into their controversial upbringing.

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It also explores The Institute in Basic Life Principles, the organization the Duggar family famously belongs to.

The docuseries is available exclusively on Prime Video.

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