From Tiny Tot to Stunning Teen! Josie Duggar’s Transformation Into a Mini-Michelle is Unbelievable! 💖

Counting On alums Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar are currently living with some of their younger kids at the big house. One of them is their youngest child, Josie. She’s currently 15 years old, and it’s only a matter of time before she reaches early adulthood. However, some fans were surprised by Josie’s latest appearance, looking all grown up. Keep reading to see the photo.

Counting On: What Happened To Josie Duggar?

Josie had numerous health complications since her birth. She was a micro-preemie and is susceptible to health difficulties. Some of the problems she may face are blindness, deafness, or even cerebral palsy. Viewers have also seen Josie suffering from seizures during the show. Michelle has prayed countless times and made extra efforts for her youngest child. The Counting On later suffered from a miscarriage after giving birth to Josie. Since then, Michelle and Jim Bob have stopped reproducing.

But despite all the odds, Josie continues to live her life positively. She likes to spend time with her older siblings, visiting them and taking care of her nephews and nieces. But many were surprised by Josie’s latest appearance.

Josie Unrecognizable & All Grown Up

Some Counting On fans on social media reacted to a photo uploaded by Katey Duggar. Some married couples from the Duggar family attended the wedding of their long-time friends, Elijah and Olivia, in Hawaii. But many were stunned to see Josie looking all grown-up. Some even failed to recognize her, adding that she’s starting to look more like Michelle. Josie was also with her other teen sisters, Jordyn, Jennifer, and Johannah, who was carrying one of Jed and Katey’s twins.

• “Previous miracle Josie is starting to become Meechs twin.”
• “It’s wild how much she looks like her!!! Of all the girls.”
• “I didn’t recognize Josie as first.”
• “Neither did I. She really grew up!”
• “Her hair isn’t pulled back in a tight ponytail as it was in the past.”
• “Josie doesn’t resemble her sisters at all. I don’t think Jenny does either.”

Counting On: Josie Duggar’s Past Appearances

This wasn’t the first time Josie Duggar surprised fans with her unexpected appearance. In December 2024, The Counting On alum shocked many fans when she appeared with Michelle and her sisters during their all-sister day. According to some, Josie has gotten so tall compared to her previous photos.

Michelle has yet to share updates about her youngest daughter. Many fans are also curious if Josie is still homeschooling, especially with the fact that her premature birth gave her a permanent issue with learning. Some people also worry that Josie may end up living with her parents forever. There are also speculations that Josie will take the throne from her oldest sister, Jana, as the caretaker in the family.