After news broke of Abby Hensel, one half of the conjoined twin pair, getting married, many are left pondering the same question.
Abby and Brittany Hensel gained widespread recognition back in 1996 when they appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show as six-year-old conjoined twins.
Following their initial fame, they went on to star in their own reality TV series on TLC, even embarking on travels to Europe.
Auto Draft Now, the Minnesota-born dicephalus conjoined twins, who share organs from the waist down, have pursued careers in education and currently work as elementary school teachers in their home state.
Public records recently unveiled Abby's marriage to Josh Bowling, a nurse and US Army veteran, in 2021, as reported by Today.
Social media posts from the wedding showcase Abby, dressed in a stunning white gown, alongside her husband Josh, clad in a light grey suit.
Further glimpses into their married life can be found on social media, revealing moments of happiness shared among the newlyweds.
Joined at the torso, each twin controls one half of their body, although there are slight differences in features, such as Brittany being four inches shorter than Abby's half.
Auto Draft Amid the revelation of Abby Hensel's marriage, it's apparent that she spends a considerable amount of time on her tiptoes, resulting in significantly stronger calf muscles compared to Brittany's.
From their youth, the twins have been taught the importance of cooperation. Now, they are capable of engaging in sports together, typing on a keyboard, and even driving a car.
Nevertheless, with the complexities surrounding conjoined twins and Abby's recent marriage, social media users have raised a common concern.
On Reddit, discussions have emerged regarding the legal implications of the marriage. One user questions, "How does this unfold legally? Since they are two people married to one man, who is on the marriage certificate?"
Another user adds, "Ngl, for some reason, I was expecting there to be two guys."
"Having only the one guy makes it more confusing. What if they fight? What if one h/w set wants to divorce and the other doesn't?"
Auto Draft "Man, this is interesting," they concluded.
However, another user offers insight into the legal dynamics, stating, "One of the twins will be the legal spouse as far as the state is concerned. So it is theoretically possible that the other twin could someday decide to marry a different person."
"But given the way they have had to harmonise their entire lives, I imagine they would find it easier to stick to being married to just one person," the Reddit user explained.
While the couple has not addressed these legal questions publicly, their determination and resilience throughout their lives, instilled by their parents' encouragement to pursue their aspirations, suggest they will find a way to navigate this new chapter in their lives.
