Josh Duhamel and Fergie’s Axl-First Coparenting Timeline: Turning a Split Into a Stronger Team
Once a pop-culture power couple, Josh Duhamel and Fergie announced their split in 2017 after eight years of marriage—but they’ve kept it drama-free ever since, teaming up to raise son Axl, born in August 2013.
Josh Duhamel and Fergie split years ago without turning it into a circus. They called it quits in 2017 and, by all accounts, have kept things steady and amicable while raising their son, Axl. Here’s the clean, no-drama version of how it all played out.
The quick timeline
- August 2013: They welcome their son, Axl, six months after announcing they were expecting.
- September 2017: After eight years of marriage, they publicly announce their separation. They shared the news with Us Weekly and kept it respectful:
"With absolute love and respect, we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year," the exes told Us Weekly in September 2017. "To give our family the best opportunity to adjust, we wanted to keep this a private matter before sharing it with the public. We are and will always be united in our support of each other and our family."
- 2019: Their divorce is finalized.
- During the divorce: Duhamel starts seeing Audra Mari.
- September 2022: Duhamel marries Audra Mari.
That’s really the story: a long relationship, a measured split, and a shared focus on their kid. No messy headlines, just two people figuring it out and sticking to the co-parenting plan.