Age, Biography, and Wiki
Joshua David Duhamel was born on November 14, 1972, in Minot, North Dakota. His mother, Bonnie L. Kemper, is a teacher and local businesswoman, while his father, Larry David Duhamel, is an advertising salesman. Duhamel's parents divorced when he was young, and he grew up with his three sisters, Ashlee, Kassidy, and Mckenzie, under their mother's care. He has remained close to his father as well. Duhamel is of French-Canadian, Irish, English, Austrian, German, and Norwegian descent.
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| Date of Birth | 14 November 1972 |
| Age | 52 Years |
| Birth Place | Minot, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific details about Duhamel's height and weight are not readily available, he is known for his tall and athletic build, which has been advantageous in both his acting and modeling careers.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Josh Duhamel was married to singer Fergie, whose real name is Stacey Ann Ferguson. The couple married in January 2009 but announced their separation in September 2017. They have one son, Axl Jack Duhamel, born in 2013. In 2022, Duhamel married actress Audra Mari, who is a former Miss USA winner.
His mother, Bonnie L. (Bachmeier) Kemper, is a retired teacher and local businesswoman, and his father, Larry Duhamel, is an advertising salesman. Duhamel's family is Catholic.
His parents divorced during his youth. He was raised by his mother and stepfather George Kemper. He has a younger sister and two younger maternal half-sisters. After graduating from Minot High School in 1991, Duhamel attended Minot State University and played backup quarterback for the university's football team. He planned to attend dental school, but dropped out one-and-a-half credits shy of his undergraduate degree. He later completed his credits, and received his degree in 2005.
Duhamel has stated, "After college, I followed an ex-girlfriend to northern California, did a bunch of odd jobs." He won the title of Male Model of the Year in an International Modeling and Talent Association (IMTA) competition in 1997 (the runner-up was actor Ashton Kutcher).
Duhamel was the official pace car driver for the 2009 Indianapolis 500, driving the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro pace car. In 2010, he played the lead role in the film When in Rome as Nick Beamon. In 2014 Duhamel starred in the touching drama You're Not You (2014) playing the husband of Kate (Hilary Swank), who has the degenerative disease ALS.
Duhamel met and began dating singer Stacy Ann Ferguson, better known by her stage name Fergie, in September 2004 after Ferguson appeared on Duhamel's show Las Vegas with her then-band The Black Eyed Peas. The couple wed on January 10, 2009, in a Catholic ceremony at the Church Estate Vineyards in Malibu, California. They have a son born in August 2013. On September 14, 2017, the couple announced that they had separated earlier in the year. On June 1, 2019, the couple filed for divorce after two years of separation. As of late-November 2019, their divorce was finalized.
In late 2018, Duhamel began dating former Miss World America Audra Mari. On January 8, 2022, Duhamel announced his engagement to Mari. They married on September 10, 2022. In September 2023, it was announced that the couple were expecting their first child together. In a 2023 interview, Duhamel said: "That's why Audra's so great for me. We're both hardcore North Dakotans. We both love lake life."
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| Husband | Fergie (m. 2009-2019) Audra Mari (m. 2022) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Josh Duhamel's net worth is estimated to be around $12 million, according to some sources. However, other reports suggest his net worth could be as high as $18 million. His wealth primarily comes from his extensive acting career, modeling gigs, and various endorsement deals. He has been involved in several successful film projects, including the "Transformers" franchise, and has appeared in numerous television shows.
Career, Business, and Investments
Josh Duhamel's career began in the late 1990s as a model. He won "Male Model of the Year" at the International Modeling and Talent Association convention, which led to appearances in music videos and eventually his acting debut as Leo du Pres on "All My Children" in 1999. He received multiple Daytime Emmy nominations for this role and won one in 2002.
Duhamel transitioned to television with roles in shows like "Las Vegas" and guest appearances on "Ed" and "Crossing Jordan". His film career includes notable movies such as "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!", "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen", "Life as We Know It", and "Safe Haven".
Duhamel began his acting career as an extra in the music videos for Donna Summer's "I Will Go With You (Con te partirò)" and Christina Aguilera's "Genie in a Bottle" in 1999. Josh trained with Scott Sedita Acting Studios. Later that year, he won the role of Leo du Pres on the ABC soap opera All My Children. His work on the show, especially his character's pairing with Greenlee Smythe (portrayed by actress Rebecca Budig), garnered critical acclaim. In 2000, he posed fully nude for Greg Gorman's As I See It photography book.
Social Network
Josh Duhamel is active on social media platforms like Instagram, where he engages with fans and shares updates about his personal and professional life.
In March 2018, it was announced that Duhamel would star alongside Megan Fox, in the independent family comedy Think Like a Dog. In the same year, he starred in the romantic comedy-drama film, Love, Simon.
In February 2021, it was announced that Duhamel would co-star opposite Jennifer Lopez in the film Shotgun Wedding, replacing Armie Hammer, who had left the project in January, following controversy concerning sexually explicit social media activity. In August 2021, it was announced that Duhamel joined Renée Zellweger in The Thing About Pam limited series on NBC. He was to play a defense attorney, Joel Schwartz, on this show based on a real-life crime story.
On September 23, 2022, Duhamel's film Bandit, based on the best-selling novel and true story about The Flying Bandit, was released in theatres and on demand. The film received positive reviews with critics calling it a career-best performance for Duhamel.
On April 8, 2016, Duhamel posted a selfie in which he wore a T-shirt bearing the name of Doug Burgum, then a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor of North Dakota in the 2016 election. On June 28, 2023, Duhamel endorsed Burgum, then governor of North Dakota, in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primary. In an Instagram story, Duhamel wrote, "I don't normally get involved in politics, but Governor Burgum has become a good friend over the years and I can't think of anyone better than him to be our president."
Education
Details about Josh Duhamel's educational background are limited, but he did attend Minot State University in North Dakota before pursuing his modeling and acting career.
In 2012, Duhamel was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame, a signature event of Norsk Høstfest. On May 19, 2022, Minot State University named their Summer Theatre stage the "Josh Duhamel Stage" in his honor.
