Sometimes, talk shows and reality TV have a way of transforming everyday folks into celebrities. But such people don’t typically have nonstop media opportunities like your favorite Hollywood celebs. Because of this, it’s easy to lose track of what people who were once very famous have been up to.
That’s certainly the case with the conjoined twins Abby and Brittany Hensel. Since their one-season reality show ended, most people haven’t kept track of their lives. All these years later, the two have found much happiness in life, and Abby has even gotten married!
What have these conjoined twins been up to, and what do we know about this surprise marriage? Keep reading to discover the answers!
How these conjoined twins became famous
Abby and Brittany Hensel have never been household names, but almost everyone in the late ’90s knew who they were. What did they do to achieve such a level of recognition? They got a boost from one of the all-time cultural tastemakers: Oprah Winfrey.
The two appeared as very young girls on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1996. They were only 10 at the time, and their appearance helped the world learn more about what it means to be a conjoined twin. All these years later, though, the average person doesn’t understand just how rare their condition really is.