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Why Josh Duhamel Has “No Regrets" Over Past Marriage to Fergie
Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari are welcoming another soul into their safe haven.
The Ransom Canyon star—dad to Axl Jack Duhamel, 12, with ex-wife Fergie—and Audra confirmed they’re expecting a second baby together, having welcomed son Shepherd Lawrence Duhamel, 2, in 2024.
“Adding a little girl to our story,” Audra captioned a March 5 Instagram carousel. “We can’t wait to meet you.”
Accompanying the caption were black-and-white photos of the 32-year-old cradling an already sizable baby bump as she smiled at the camera.
And though Josh—who tied the knot with Audra in 2022—wasn’t featured in the maternity photos, he didn’t hesitate to share his own excitement over the news.
“Can’t wait to meet that little cutie,” he wrote in Audra’s comments alongside a pink heart. “Love you momma.”
Plus, Josh is no stranger to showing the love for his family on social media. In fact, Audra, Shepherd and Axl make frequent appearances on the Safe Haven star’s Instagram grid, between snapshots of their day-to-day lives in Minnesota and celebrations of birthdays and anniversaries.
While he noted Los Angeles is “fantastic,” the 53-year-old continued, “It's also nice to get them out in the woods and get dirty and learn a few things that I learned growing up.”
And with a daughter finally joining his brood, Josh will get to try out a new role: Girl Dad—one he is sure to ace. After all, Josh has long been intentional when it comes to his role as a parent.
“It was fun to look at some of the things that I could even do better as a dad,” he told Us Weekly in September. “I work a lot, and I often have a lot of guilt about not being there as often as I could be. So I try to maybe overcompensate or do things to be there often.”
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While he noted Los Angeles is “fantastic,” the 53-year-old continued, “It's also nice to get them out in the woods and get dirty and learn a few things that I learned growing up.”
And with a daughter finally joining his brood, Josh will get to try out a new role: Girl Dad—one he is sure to ace. After all, Josh has long been intentional when it comes to his role as a parent.
“It was fun to look at some of the things that I could even do better as a dad,” he told Us Weekly in September. “I work a lot, and I often have a lot of guilt about not being there as often as I could be. So I try to maybe overcompensate or do things to be there often.”
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But at the end of the day, he also knows he’s teaching important work ethic.
“You want your kid to look and see this is what you have to do to provide for your family,” Josh continued. “So on the one hand, you can’t be there all the time, because you’ve got to be setting an example. But on the other hand, you might be missing out on life moments that you’d [be there for] if you were a 9 to 5 dad who went to work every day and came home.”
He added, “It’s a constant struggle in this business. It’s not easy.”
Which is why Josh makes every moment with his family count. For more of his sweetest moments as a dad, read on.
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Family Photo
Fergie and Josh Duhamel snapped a photo with son Axl Jack Duhamel while attending a Pandora Summer Crush event in Los Angeles in 2016.
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Red Carpet Moment
Axl joined mom Fergie—born Stacy Ann Ferguson—for another public outing in 2017, stepping out at a SiriusXM Studios event in New York.
Ahoy!
Fergie and Axl snapped a selfie at a pirate party when he was 4 years old.
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Play Ball
Fergie and Josh took their son to the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Boston Red Sox in 2016.
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Keep on Truckin'
The father-son duo had some fun at the Monster Jam Celebrity Event in 2018.
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Ready to Rumble
Josh and Axl get silly at the red carpet premiere of The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part in 2019.
Cheesin'
Josh wished his son a happy 6th birthday in 2019, writing, "Never a dull moment with this kid. Happy Birthday, Axl Jack!"
Adventure Awaits
The All My Children actor added an outdoorsy photo to the birthday tribute, showing the pair making a splash during a lake trip.
Three Generations
Axl bonded with his grandfather Jon Patrick Ferguson in July 2020, when Fergie wrote, "Happy 73rd birthday dad!! We love you so much."
Out of This World
"Happy 7th Birthday #AxlJack," the musician wrote in 2020. "You are my world."
Birthday Boy
Her birthday post to her son also unveiled a sweet snap of him flashing a smile during a boat outing.
Twinning
"I am so grateful to be your mommy Axl Jack," the "Big Girls Don't Cry" singer captioned this photo of their Burberry matching moment in May 2023.
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Father and Son
"To my buddy boy...you bring my life a lot of joy," Josh wrote on Instagram on Father's Day 2023. "Love you kid."
All Grown Up
Fergie marked Axl's 10th birthday in August 2023 with a series of photos of her boy, including this silly shot.
Just Vibes
"To my caring, funny, outgoing, loving, smart, talkative, creative super hero enthusiast," she wrote in her birthday tribute. "Happy 10th birthday punky!!! I love you Axl Jack."
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Big Brother
Axl became a big brother in January 2024, when Josh welcomed baby boy Shepherd with wife Audra Mari.
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Jump Around
As an avid soccer fan, Axl rang in his 11th birthday in 2024 while wearing his favorite jersey.
"It is so fun watching you grow in every phase of your life," Fergie wrote on Instagram. "No matter what jersey you’re wearing I’ll always be your biggest cheerleader for anything you want to do in life. I love you beyond word."
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Axl may not be old enough to rock and roll all night yet, but on his 12th birthday Fergie celebrated the multitudes her son contains.
"I am so proud to see how independent you’re becoming and what a kind human you are," she wrote on Instagram Aug. 29, 2025. "Discovering everything you’re into and watching you grow brings such joy… I feel so lucky to be your mom."
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