“From Hollywood to Parenthood: Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari Welcome Baby Shepherd! 🍼✨ #DuhamelFamilyJoy #CelebrityParenthood”
American actor Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, are overjoyed to announce the birth of their first child together, a son named Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel. The bundle of joy arrived on January 11, 2024, marking a momentous occasion for the couple. Sharing their happiness with the world, the couple posted an adorable photo on Instagram featuring the tiny feet of their newborn.
The couple’s joint statement on Instagram read, “Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, 1/11/24,” accompanied by the heartwarming image. The announcement has garnered widespread congratulations and well-wishes from fans and fellow celebrities alike.
This marks the second chapter in Josh Duhamel’s journey into fatherhood, as he already has a 10-year-old son named Axl from his previous marriage with American singer Fergie. The amicable relationship between Josh, Fergie, and Axl is evident, with Fergie expressing her genuine happiness for the couple and mentioning Axl’s excitement about becoming a big brother.
The journey to parenthood for Josh and Audra became public knowledge in September 2023 when the couple shared ultrasound photographs on Instagram, captioned with, “Baby Duhamel is coming soon.” The announcement was met with warmth and support from friends and fans alike, creating a sense of shared joy in the anticipation of the new addition to their family.
The road to this moment has been a significant one for Josh Duhamel, who experienced a previous marriage with Fergie that spanned eight years before their separation in 2017. The divorce was finalized in 2019, allowing both parties to embark on new chapters in their lives. In 2019, Josh publicly started dating Audra Mari, and three years later, he proposed, sealing their commitment to each other.
The couple exchanged vows in a heartfelt North Dakota ceremony in September 2022, which Josh fondly described as an “amazing day” on his Instagram. Their union was celebrated with friends and family, and the actor shared a lighthearted post, toasting to “never letting your beer get warm, because I’ll always finish it for you. Cheers to forever.”
As Josh and Audra embrace the joys of parenthood together, fans and well-wishers are undoubtedly eager to witness the couple’s new adventure unfold. Congratulations pour in from around the globe, marking the beginning of a beautiful chapter for the Duhamel family.
