Josh Duhamel married Audra Mari, a model, television host, and former beauty queen who won Miss World America in 2016. The couple began dating in 2019 and tied the knot in September 2022. They have two children together: a son named Shepherd, born in 2024, and a daughter named Rocca de Leon, born in May 2026.
Who Is Josh Duhamel's Wife?
Audra Mari is an American model, television host, and pageant titleholder. Born on 8 January 1994 in Fargo, North Dakota, she won the Miss World America title in 2016 and represented the United States at Miss World 2016, finishing in the top six overall.
Relationship Timeline
Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari began their relationship in 2019. Initially private, their bond grew stronger, leading from dating to engagement, marriage, and building a family together.
October 2019: First Public Sighting
The couple was first romantically linked after being photographed kissing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on 2 October 2019. Duhamel was in Canada filming his superhero series Jupiter's Legacy, and Mari flew out to visit him.
December 2019: First Public Outing
On 7 December 2019, they attended a holiday party in Los Angeles together, marking one of their first public outings as a couple just weeks after Duhamel finalized his divorce from Fergie.
January 2020: Relationship Confirmed
On 10 January 2020, Duhamel publicly acknowledged the relationship on The Dan Patrick Show, referring to Mari as "my girl" and confirming he was in love.
September 2021: Concert Date
In September 2021, the couple attended a concert in North Dakota, enjoying a night out with Mari's friends and sharing backstage moments at a Joan Jett and the Blackhearts performance.
8 January 2022: Engagement
Duhamel proposed to Mari on her 28th birthday while on vacation in Islamorada, Florida. He used a message in a bottle: as they walked along the beach, Mari found a bottle with a note reading, "Audra Diane Mari, Will You Marry Me?"
January 2022: Fergie's Support
A representative for Fergie told People that she was happy for the couple, noting they co-parent beautifully together and have zero bad blood.
28 January 2022: Proposal Story Revealed
Duhamel shared the proposal story on Access Hollywood, explaining he worked with hotel staff to place the bottle in the sand with a handwritten note.
May 2022: Wedding Planning Begins
On 19 May 2022, Duhamel revealed that he and Mari were preparing their wedding, with Mari handling most of the planning due to her organizational skills.
September 2022: Wedding Day
On 10 September 2022, the couple married in a private ceremony at Olivet Lutheran Church in Fargo, North Dakota, where Mari was baptized and confirmed. Mari wore a long-sleeved gown by Leah Da Gloria, and Duhamel wore a Ralph Lauren tuxedo. The reception took place at Drekker Brewing Company.
September 2022: Red Carpet Debut as Married Couple
On 21 September 2022, they walked their first red carpet as a married couple at the Los Angeles premiere of Duhamel's movie Bandit.
September 2023: First Child Announcement
On 11 September 2023, the couple announced they were expecting their first child together, a baby boy, via a joint Instagram post featuring ultrasound images.
September 2023: How They Met
On 13 September 2023, Duhamel revealed on Live with Kelly and Mark that he slid into Mari's DMs after seeing her pageant achievements. He invited her to a barbecue, and they started dating.
January 2024: Birth of First Child
On 11 January 2024, they welcomed their first child together, a son named Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel. They announced the birth five days later on Instagram.
May 2024: First Mother's Day
On 12 May 2024, Duhamel celebrated Mari's first Mother's Day on Instagram, praising her as an amazing mom to Shepherd and a wonderful stepmother to his son Axl.
April 2025: Off-Grid Life
In an interview with Parade, Duhamel shared that he and Mari enjoy living off-grid at a cabin he built in the Minnesota woods, about 40 miles from the nearest store.
May 2025: Age Gap Discussion
On the Not Skinny But Not Fat podcast, Duhamel addressed their 21-year age gap, admitting he initially hesitated because he thought Mari was too young.
May 2026: Second Child Born
On 16 May 2026, they announced the birth of their second child, a daughter named Rocca de Leon Duhamel, born on 5 May 2026.
FAQs
Who is Josh Duhamel? An Emmy Award-winning American actor and former model, known for roles in All My Children, Las Vegas, and the Transformers franchise.
Who is Josh Duhamel's wife? Audra Mari, a former beauty pageant queen, model, and television host.
What is the age difference? 21 years; Duhamel was born on 14 November 1972, and Mari on 8 January 1994.
How old was Audra Mari when they met? She was 25 years old in 2019.
Who was Josh Duhamel's first wife? Stacy Ann Ferguson, known as Fergie, whom he married in 2009 and divorced in 2019.
Do Audra and Fergie get along? Yes, they have an excellent and supportive relationship.
Who are Josh Duhamel's kids? He has three children: a son Axl with Fergie, and son Shepherd and daughter Rocca with Audra Mari.
