Josh Duhamel is opening up about his marriage to Fergie and why it ultimately came to an end. The actor, now 50, and the entertainer, 48, separated back in September 2017 after eight years of marriage. In a recent interview on “In Depth With Graham Bensinger,” Josh shared some candid insights into their relationship and its eventual dissolution.
First, he reflected on the demands of the Hollywood lifestyle, expressing how it never quite felt like his natural fit:
“I don’t think I ever really got comfortable with all of it. It was a lot. I just missed the simplicity of who I really am, you know? I’m just not a guy who is comfortable going to red carpets, doing all the Hollywood stuff. Hollywood and L.A. and that whole lifestyle can suck the soul out of you if you’re not careful.”
Josh found solace and a sense of belonging in North Dakota, where he currently resides and has found love with his new wife, Audra:
“It just took me a long time to really feel like I belong, like I fit in. Having this place out here [his home in North Dakota] really allows me to get back to that kid that fell in love with nature, fell in love with the outdoors and being creative and just being active. That’s why [my wife] Audra’s so great for me. We’re both hardcore North Dakotans. We both love lake life. We both love family. We both love kids.”
When it came to discussing his split with Fergie, Josh emphasized that they maintain a great relationship and are committed to co-parenting their son, Axl. He also shed light on the reasons behind their separation:
“I made peace with that part of my life. She and I have a great relationship. Both raising that boy together. There wasn’t anything wrong with it. We had a great time. I think we kind of outgrew each other and had very different interests. The older I got, the more I wanted to come out here [to North Dakota]. This is not for her. But I’ve got no hard feelings. I’m very lucky that she’s a kind human, I really am.”
Josh’s candid insights offer a glimpse into the complexities of marriage and personal growth, reminding us that relationships can evolve over time, even if they don’t always last forever.
