Conjoined Twins Abby & Brittany Hensel Spotted at McDonald’s with Newborn Amid Family Life Buzz
Arden Hills, Minnesota – August 31, 2025, Conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel, known worldwide for their inspiring story and TLC reality series, were recently photographed making a casual stop at McDonald’s with a newborn in tow, fueling speculation about their expanding family. The sighting, captured in their hometown of Arden Hills, showcases the sisters’ everyday routine as they balance teaching careers, errands, and what appears to be new parenthood.
The 35-year-old dicephalic parapagus twins—Abby on the left and Brittany on the right—were seen driving their gray Tesla through a McDonald’s drive-thru on Wednesday, August 27, before heading to their workplace at Sunnyside Elementary School in New Brighton, where they teach fifth grade. Dressed in a casual white striped leopard-print tank top, jean shorts, and black sandals, the duo appeared relaxed as they carried a baby in a car seat. They spent about 30 minutes inside the school, chatting with a colleague before securing the infant in the back of their vehicle.
A Glimpse into Their Daily Life and Recent Sightings
This McDonald’s outing is part of a series of recent public appearances highlighting the Hensels’ domestic bliss. Just two weeks earlier, on August 15, the twins were spotted in a parking lot placing a car-seated newborn into their Tesla, sparking widespread curiosity online. Over the weekend, they were seen running errands in their small Minnesota town: dropping off their labradoodle at a groomer while Abby’s husband, Josh Bowling, handled grocery shopping. The family has yet to confirm the baby’s identity or relation, but the timing aligns with past expressions of their desire to become mothers.
Abby and Brittany first captured hearts in 1996 on The Oprah Winfrey Show at age six, later starring in documentaries like Joined for Life (2002) and their 2012 TLC series Abby & Brittany. The show followed their college graduation from Bethel University with education degrees, European travels, and entry into teaching. Today, they split a single salary under separate contracts, with Abby excelling in math and science while Brittany focuses on language arts and reading.
Abby’s Marriage and the Twins’ Unique Bond
Abby’s marriage to Josh Bowling, a U.S. Army veteran and registered nurse, adds another layer to their story. The couple wed in a private ceremony in November 2021, but the news only broke publicly in March 2024 via records obtained by TODAY. Bowling, who has an 8-year-old daughter named Isabella from a previous relationship, serves as a hospice nurse supporting fellow veterans. The Hensels have warmly welcomed Isabella into their lives, as seen in social media glimpses like a 2024 recap video featuring wedding footage and family moments.
The twins’ anatomy—two heads, two hearts, two spinal cords, four partially fused lungs, two stomachs, and shared lower organs—requires remarkable coordination for daily tasks like driving (they each hold separate licenses) and parenting. In a 2006 documentary, Brittany affirmed their family aspirations: “Yeah, we’re going to be moms,” though they noted the complexities involved. Medical experts confirm that, despite sharing reproductive organs, each twin has her own uterus, making pregnancy feasible but unprecedented in their case.
Abby and Brittany have long navigated public curiosity with grace, often addressing it on TikTok, where they have over 300,000 followers. In a recent video recapping 2024 highlights, they shared wedding dances and family bonding, captioning one post: “We know you think you know us.” They emphasize treating their condition as just part of who they are, raised by parents Patty (a nurse) and Mike (a carpenter) to believe they could achieve anything.
Inspiration Amid Privacy Requests
The Hensels’ resilience continues to inspire, defying odds as one of the oldest surviving dicephalic parapagus twins. Born in 1990 in Carver County, Minnesota, to a family that opted against risky separation surgery, they’ve coordinated everything from playing piano and sports to now, potentially, diaper changes. Their story underscores themes of independence, sisterly bond, and normalcy, even as paparazzi interest persists.
While the twins haven’t commented on the newborn or McDonald’s visit, their recent errands suggest a joyful chapter. As they requested in past interviews, fans are reminded to respect their privacy: “We absolutely hate when people take pictures of us without permission.”
Sources: Compiled from TMZ, The U.S. Sun, People, E! News, Wikipedia, and other outlets covering the Hensel twins’ recent activities and background.