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Fox News
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Josh Duhamel dismisses 21-year age gap with wife Audra Mari
When it comes to the 21 years between Josh Duhamel and his wife, Audra Mari, age is just a number. During an appearance on the "Not Skinny But Not Fat" podcast last week, the "Ransom Canyon" star, 52, opened up about his relationship with his wife of nearly three years and explained why their age gap plays no part in their partnership. "It was truly platonic for years," Duhamel said, before telling himself, "'I'm not even going to go there.'" After inviting her to a backyard barbecue, Duhamel - who saw Mari as "just a friend" at the time - quickly realized their compatibility. "She's more mature than I am," he said. "That's how we started dating." The couple started their relationship in 2018 and married in 2022. They share a 1-year-old son, Shepherd, together. In 2022, the couple poked fun at their age gap with clever Halloween costumes. Duhamel dressed up as the late oil tycoon J. Howard Marshall for the annual Casamigos Halloween party in Beverly Hills, while Mari channeled her inner Anna Nicole Smith. Last month, the actor opened up about his decision to relocate his family from Los Angeles to a small cabin in Minnesota. "I think it's really about the memories that we make as a family. My parents love coming out here to hang out. My wife's parents love hanging out here. My son, Axl, my 11-year-old … L.A., there's a lot of good things about L.A., but it's good for him to get his hands dirty and come out into the woods and help dad with whatever," he told Fox News Digital. Duhamel shares a son, Axl, with ex-wife, Fergie. "Shepherd is 15 months, he's going to be doing the same thing, and I think that these things just help contribute, because we're 40 miles from anything here, there's nothing. We have to pretty much fend for ourselves when we're out here. So these kids need to learn how to do this stuff, and they're not going to get to do that in L.A.," he continued. "So, for that reason alone, I think it's great. Plus they just love it. They have buddies out here, they get to, you know, go jet skiing and tubing and all those things that you do on a lake," he added. Since Duhamel has spent time off the grid in Minnesota, he has been able to become detached from a lot of things. "Something happens as soon as I get out here, my blood pressure drops. It's not about my phone. It's not about anything else other than making sure we got what we need to survive. It's not like we're living hand to mouth. We make sure we have enough groceries and stuff. Yesterday, we came out here, the septic tank was frozen. We had to figure out how to get it unfrozen so that we had water. I can't just call up some dude to come out and do it. It's just us. So we got to figure it out," Duhamel said. He continued, "I think it's those kinds of things that I really like about it because it's back to the basics. It's making sure you got enough food, enough water, you're warm enough and then, from there, we just start to have the fun. So it's not taking advantage of or taking for granted those luxuries and amenities that I think we all grow accustomed to." Fox News Digital's Larry Fink contributed to this post.
Forbes
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Josh Duhamel Opens Up About Men's Health, Aging In Hollywood, And HRT
Josh Duhamel talks about taking on the physically demanding role in Netflix's 'Ransom Canyon' and ... More aging in Hollywood. Josh Duhamel portrays Staten Kirkland, a stoic rancher fighting to save his family's land and legacy in the Netflix drama series Ransom Canyon. Before taking on the character, he knew it would be a physically demanding role, but he was ready for the challenge. In a phone interview, Duhamel discussed the six-month production in New Mexico, where the cast and crew contended with the elements and endured long days of filming. For him, much of the time was spent on horseback while wrangling cattle. In addition, he and his wife Audra Mari had their son just three weeks before filming began. The 52-year-old opened up about aging in Hollywood and the demands of his work while also trying to be the best husband and father to his two sons (he also has an 11-year-old son with his former wife, Fergie). Though society tends to be more forgiving when men age, with salt and pepper hair and lines on a man's face being referred to as distinguished-looking, Duhamel says men also feel the pressures of getting older. 'It's not fair,' he admits of the disparity. 'But the truth is that men have to deal with aging, too. In the past, we accepted that we were going to taper off as we got older. Overall, I want to stay as youthful and virile as I can for as long as I can.' Josh Duhamel discusses co-founding the men's health company Gatlan. He's focused on being the best husband and father, and knew he had to do something as he began to notice changes a few years ago, including lower energy. He was inspired to make healthy lifestyle choices, which prompted him to research ways to boost his mind and body. This was the catalyst for co-founding Gatlan, a men's health company focused on longevity. 'I started taking testosterone injections and began to feel really good. I had the urge to get back out and do the things I didn't have the desire to do anymore. It gave me the energy to chase a one-year-old around and work these long days on set,' explained Duhamel, adding that he has the energy he had in his twenties and thirties. 'We started this company to shine a light on and destigmatize aging. We all go through it, but we can be stronger for much longer. We want to help men and women improve their lives. We're currently working on a line of products for women.' Duhamel was ready when the opportunity came to take on the role in Ransom Canyon, which has been a huge hit for the streamer. The ten-episode western romance from showrunner and executive producer April Blair debuted at No. 2 on the Global Top 10 TV (English) List with 7.2 million views and reached the Top 10 in 77 countries. It has remained on the list for four consecutive weeks, amassing 23.3 million views since its April 17 premiere. Though there's no official word on a second season, the fans are hopefully optimistic. Josh Duhamel and Minka Kelly in 'Ransom Canyon' on Netflix. The story follows three ranching family dynasties in Texas Hill Country as they fight to save the land that has been in each of their families for generations. Staten faces heartbreak, loss, grief, and betrayal, but he has a long-time friend and love interest, Quinn O'Grady (Minka Kelly), by his side. James Brolin, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Garrett Wareing, Andrew Liner, Jack Schumacher, Marianly Tejada, and Philip Winchester round out the cast. Duhamel credits his work with Gatlan for making it possible for him to juggle his demanding career and family life, but for years, he kept the fact that he was taking testosterone, hair growth treatments, and longevity medications a secret. He then realized that sharing his journey would help so many people. 'This is hugely beneficial. I've been taking wellness products for five years, and this has completely changed my world and given me back quality of life,' he explained, adding that there are little to no side effects and that the process begins with blood work, followed by an individual plan. 'At first, my representatives were like, 'No, you're not going to be the face of a testosterone company! That's not something you talk about!' And I was like, 'Maybe it is!' We want to destigmatize something that men have been doing for years, and shine a light on it, and make it not so taboo.' As for taking on the role in Ransom Canyon, Duhamel immediately understood the physicality of portraying a hardworking rancher. 'I don't have cattle or horses, but I have a place in the woods in Minnesota. I have tractors, and we're always fixing things and clearing brush. I love this lifestyle and relate so much to this character because of his love for this land and how much he wants to protect it for his family and future generations. I feel the same way about my home. I got it as somewhere to get away, and it is my happy place, but also as a place for the family to make memories and for my kids to pass on to their kids. It's the most purposeful thing I've done.' Growing up in North Dakota gave Duhamel plenty of experience with horses and around farms and ranches. Though admittedly physically challenging at times, he described the horse riding and cattle wrangling during production as so much fun it didn't feel like work. 'I had a blast making this show!' While fans await news on a second season of Ransom Canyon, he's in post-production on Preschool, a comedy film he directed in London about two fathers trying to get their children into a high-end preschool. Before we concluded the interview, Duhamel points out that his company is not solely focused on supplements; it's about healthy eating, workout, and lifestyle habits. 'This is a movement to live longer and healthier lives. You don't have to grow old so quickly. You can look and feel better for much longer. Why not take advantage of modern medicine?'
South China Morning Post
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Who is Audra Mari, the wife of Transformers alum Josh Duhamel, in turn the ex-husband of Fergie? She is a beauty queen who shares his affinity for North Dakota and they have a child together
Josh Duhamel, 52, has had his fair share of Hollywood moments: a high-profile marriage, a public divorce and a few headline-making romances. But in the end, he found his way back to something much simpler: love, North Dakota style. Josh Duhamel is now married to Audra Mari. Photo: @audramari/Instagram Per People, the Transformers star married former beauty queen Audra Mari, 31, in September 2022. Their romance first turned heads in October 2019, reported Page Six, when they were spotted sharing a kiss at Toronto Airport, confirming that Duhamel had moved on from his brief relationship with actress Eiza González. Before that, he spent eight years married to Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie, 49. Advertisement Audra Mari shares a child with Josh Duhamel. Photo: @audramari/Instagram Speaking to Access' Mario Lopez, Duhamel shared what makes his relationship with Mari work: 'She's a very sweet girl. Very similar interests – we're from North Dakota. We love lake life. She's got a cabin not far from mine. We just match. She's an amazing person,' he said. So, who is the woman who captured Duhamel's heart? Here's everything we know about Audra Mari. Audra Mari used to compete in beauty pageants Audra Mari is a former beauty pageant queen. Photo: @audramari/Instagram Per The Sun, Mari first hit the headlines in 2014 when she was crowned Miss North Dakota USA, securing her place in the national competition. She finished runner-up in that year's Miss USA. But she wasn't done. In 2016, Mari claimed the title of Miss World America, earning the honour of representing the US at the Miss World competition – where she made it all the way to the top six. When did Audra Mari start dating Josh Duhamel? Josh Duhamel and Audra Mari were first spotted together in 2019. Photo: @audramari/Instagram Per The Sun, Duhamel and Mari were first seen together in 2019, sparking buzz about a new romance. And according to insiders, their connection was instant. 'Josh and Audra met through mutual friends and get along really well,' a source told ET at the time.
