The husband of Abby Hensel, one of the world's most recognisable conjoined twins, has addressed speculation about whether his family has welcomed a baby.
Abby and her twin sister Brittany Hensel, both 35, attracted renewed public attention after being photographed carrying a newborn baby in September 2026.
Further photographs showing the sisters with a baby in a car seat fuelled rumours that their family had grown.
However, questions also emerged about a TikTok account that appeared to be sharing updates on behalf of the twins.
Now, Abby's husband Josh Bowling has spoken to People about the account and the speculation surrounding his family.
What did Abby Hensel's husband say about the baby rumours?
Josh Bowling declined to confirm or deny whether the family had welcomed a child, but revealed that a popular TikTok account believed to belong to Abby and Brittany was fake.
Speaking to People, Josh said the twins had never operated a TikTok account and that the profile sharing apparent family updates was not connected to them.
He explained that the person behind the account appeared to have obtained photographs from his mother's Facebook profile.
Josh told the publication: "We're unsure who exactly runs it."
He suggested that whoever controlled the account had downloaded a significant number of family photographs before their Facebook profiles were made private.
The account subsequently began using photographs that were already circulating publicly.
Josh insisted that neither he nor the twins were responsible for the posts.
Although he acknowledged the considerable public interest in whether the family had welcomed a child, he chose not to comment on that question.
Consequently, the photographs have not been accompanied by any verified announcement confirming the baby's relationship to the family.
Why did people think Abby and Brittany had welcomed a baby?
Speculation began after Abby and Brittany were photographed carrying a newborn while running errands in September 2026.
The images quickly attracted attention because the sisters have previously spoken publicly about their personal lives and hopes for the future.
Weeks later, further photographs reportedly showed them carrying a baby in a car seat.
The sightings prompted social media users to question whether Abby and her husband Josh had become parents.
However, the presence of a baby in photographs does not establish whether the child belongs to the couple or another family member or friend.
Neither Abby nor Brittany has publicly confirmed the baby's identity in the reporting.
What was posted on the alleged Hensel twins TikTok account?
A TikTok account that many social media users believed belonged to Abby and Brittany had been sharing photographs and apparent updates about their lives.
According to VT, a post dated August 30 featured a paparazzi photograph of the sisters carrying a baby alongside the word "Blessed".
The post contributed to speculation that the twins were sharing news about a new addition to the family.
However, Josh has now stated that the account is not genuine.
He said the sisters had never owned a TikTok account and that their actual family Facebook profiles had been made private some time ago.
This meant that any supposed announcements appearing on the TikTok profile should not be treated as authentic statements from the family.
Why did Josh Bowling decide to speak out?
Josh explained that the family had initially been aware of the account but had not considered it a major concern.
He suggested they believed the person behind it might simply be attempting to attract attention or make money from the twins' popularity.
However, the situation changed when media outlets began treating the profile as an authentic source of information.
The account's posts subsequently generated publicity that the family did not want.
Josh said this increased attention prompted him to clarify that the account did not belong to them.
He also explained that the family had not previously reported the account because it had not seemed necessary.
His comments highlight the difficulties public figures can face when impersonation accounts circulate photographs and information without their permission.
Who are Abby and Brittany Hensel?
Abby and Brittany Hensel are American conjoined twins who became internationally known after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996, when they were six years old.
The sisters were born in Minnesota and have since appeared in documentaries and television programmes about their lives.
They are dicephalic parapagus twins, meaning they have two heads and share a single torso.
Each sister has her own brain, spinal cord and several separate internal organs, while other organs and bodily systems are shared.
Despite their unusual anatomy, Abby and Brittany have pursued education, careers and independent interests.
They graduated from Bethel University and went on to work as elementary school teachers.
Over the years, they have also discussed how they coordinate everyday activities such as driving and other tasks requiring physical cooperation.
When did Abby Hensel marry Josh Bowling?
Abby married Josh Bowling, a US Army veteran and nurse, in a private ceremony in 2021.
However, news of their marriage did not become widely public until 2024.
The revelation attracted considerable attention because the twins had largely kept their romantic and family lives private.
Josh now lives with Abby and Brittany in Minnesota, where the sisters were born and raised.
Although Abby is married to Josh, Brittany remains a separate individual with her own identity and personal life.
Have Abby and Brittany spoken about having children?
Throughout their public lives, Abby and Brittany have discussed their ambitions and their desire to experience many of the same milestones as other adults.
Their relationships and potential family plans have frequently attracted public curiosity.
However, their private medical circumstances and reproductive decisions are personal matters.
The recent photographs have not established that either sister has given birth or that Abby and Josh have welcomed a child.
Josh's decision not to confirm or deny the rumours means the situation remains unverified.
What happens next?
For now, the most significant confirmed development is Josh Bowling's statement that the TikTok account circulating supposed family updates is not operated by Abby or Brittany.
He has made clear that the family does not want inaccurate social media activity to be mistaken for official announcements.
Although photographs of the twins with a baby have continued to attract attention, the child's identity and relationship to the family have not been publicly established.
Until the family chooses to provide further information, claims that Abby and Josh have welcomed a baby remain speculation.
Source: VT, October 21, 2026, citing Josh Bowling's interview with People and reporting on the Hensel twins' public appearances.
