Abby Hensel is an inspirational person who has overcome the unique challenges of being a conjoined twin.
Along with her sister Brittany, she became famous for appearing on television shows, documentaries, and in the media.
Abby’s strength and adaptability are evident in her teaching career and personal life.
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- Full Name: Abigail Loraine Hensel
- Nickname: Abby
- Date of birth: March 7, 1990
- Age: 34 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of Birth: Carver County, Minnesota, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Teacher
- Height: 5 feet 2 inches (1.57 meters)
- Parents: Patty and Mike Hensel
- Siblings: Brittany Hensel (conjoined twins), Morgan and Cody (younger siblings)
- Spouse: Josh Bowling (married 2021)
- Children: Isabella (stepdaughter)
- Relationship status: Married
- Net Worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Abby Hensel is currently 34 years old. She was born on March 7, 1990 in Carver County, Minnesota, to parents Patty and Mike Hensel.
She was born conjoined to her sister Brittany, and the twins underwent multiple surgeries to separate their shared organs.
Abby and Brittany grew up in a supportive environment with their two younger siblings, Morgan and Cody.
The twins attended Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota, and graduated in 2012 with degrees in education.
Personal life
Abby married a nurse and US Army veteran, Josh Bowling, in 2021. The couple met and bonded over their shared passion for teaching and helping others.
Abby and Josh have a blended family from a previous relationship, including Josh’s daughter, Isabella.
The family now resides in Minnesota, where Abby and Brittany continue to teach and inspire their students.
Career
Abby and Brittany began their teaching careers in 2013 at a fifth grade school in Minnesota.
They have appeared on numerous television shows and documentaries, including “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” “Life Magazine,” And TLC’s reality show “Abby & Brittany.” The twins also wrote a book called “Joined at the Heart” detailing their experiences and insights.
Net worth
Abby’s net worth is estimated to be $500,000, earned through her teaching career, public appearances, and book sales.
Social media
- Instagram: @abbyandbrittany
- Twitter: @AbbyandBrittany
List of movies played
- Joined for life
- Extraordinary People: Twins Who Share One Body
- Abby and Brittany