Jessa Duggar, the fifth child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, entered the world on November 4, 1992. Growing up in a large family, Jessa’s upbringing was deeply rooted in traditional values and strong family bonds. Her story took an interesting turn when she met Ben Seewald through their church community. In 2013, Ben began courting her, introducing a time-honored approach to romance that intrigued many viewers unfamiliar with such practices. As Jim Bob explained to People, courting involves getting to know each other within a group context, where both families engage and the couple collaborates on shared goals, ensuring that they are compatible for marriage, contrasting with modern dating that may lead to premature physical relationships.

In a significant moment of their courtship, Ben proposed to Jessa in August 2014, marking this milestone by holding her hand for the first time. They celebrated their union with a beautiful wedding on November 1, 2014. At that time, Jessa was already expecting their first child. The cancellation of 19 Kids and Counting paved the way for TLC to air a special focused on sexual abuse, featuring both Jessa and her sister Jill, aimed at educating the audience on this important issue. The sisters soon became the stars of their own spin-off show, Jill and Jessa: Counting On, which later evolved into Counting On, showcasing various other Duggar siblings as well.

As their family grew, Jessa and Ben welcomed their first son, Spurgeon, on November 5, 2015, followed by their second son, Henry, born on February 6, 2017. Their family continued to expand with the arrival of their daughter, Ivy Jane, on May 28, 2019, and another daughter, Fern, in July 2021. However, in February 2023, Jessa bravely shared her experience of suffering a miscarriage during the 2022 holiday season, a deeply personal moment that resonated with many. Despite this heartbreaking loss, she welcomed her son George into the world in December 2023, bringing joy back into their lives.

In an exciting announcement made in August 2025, Jessa revealed that she and Ben had welcomed their sixth child, further expanding their loving family and continuing their journey together as parents.