Josh Duhamel and Fergie
The actor talks about the reason for the separation
Actor Josh Duhamel and singer Fergie were married from 2009 to 2019.
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They pull together for their son, but Josh Duhamel and Fergie didn’t work as a couple. He has now revealed why.
Not a red carpet type
There was “nothing wrong” with the relationship, he explained on Wednesday (October 4th) in the talk “In Depth With Graham Bensinger”. The actor looked back: “We had a great time. I think we kind of outgrew each other and had very different interests.” It was very difficult for him to be in the spotlight. “I don’t think I’ve ever really felt comfortable with all of that. I’m just not a guy who’s comfortable on red carpets and doing all the Hollywood stuff.”
The “Transformers” star admitted that he missed “the simplicity of his personality” during the relationship. That’s why he tried to convince the former Black Eyed Peas singer to move to his home state of North Dakota. But the life he wanted in the Midwest wasn’t for Fergie, who grew up in Southern California.
They maintain a friendly relationship for their son
“I have no hard feelings against it. I really don’t,” he said. “I’m very lucky that she’s a kind person.” So they would both pull together when it came to raising their son Axl Jack (10).
But Duhamel realized his dream of returning to his homeland. He bought a house on the lake. “Having this place out here helps my career because I can get back to being who I really am.” He also found a new love. After a three-year relationship, he married the model Audra Mari (29) in September 2022. The couple announced last month that they were expecting their first child together. “Baby Duhamel is coming soon,” they wrote to ultrasound images.
Duhamel’s ex-wife also commented on the baby news: “I’m really happy for you, Axl can’t wait to be a big brother.” Unlike him, Fergie has not been seen with a new partner since the split.
The singer and the actor married in 2009. Their son was born four years later, and the couple separated in 2017. The divorce took place in 2019.