Joshua James Duggar, born on March 3, 1988, in Tontitown, Arkansas, is an American convicted sex offender and former reality television personality. He rose to prominence as the eldest son of Jim Bob Duggar and Michelle Duggar, who gained national attention as the stars of the TLC series 19 Kids and Counting. The show, which aired from 2008 to 2014, chronicled the lives of the Duggar family, known for their devout Christian beliefs and their unconventional approach to parenting, which included home schooling and a strict moral code.

Duggar's early life was marked by his upbringing in a large family, where he was often in the spotlight due to the family's unique lifestyle. He became well-known for his appearances on 19 Kids and Counting, especially when he married Anna Keller in a televised ceremony in 2008. His role on the show established him as a household name, leading to opportunities beyond television. In June 2013, he served as the executive director of FRC Action, a political action committee affiliated with the Family Research Council, which aligned with his conservative values. However, this position was short-lived, as he resigned in May 2015 amidst growing public scrutiny.

The Duggars faced a significant scandal in 2015 when reports emerged that Duggar had molested multiple underage girls, including four of his sisters, between 2000 and 2004. These revelations prompted the cancellation of 19 Kids and Counting on July 16, 2015. The scandal further deepened when, shortly after the show's cancellation, it was revealed that he had paid for sexual services while married, a situation that earned him notoriety as one of the most reviled figures on the Internet that year, according to USA Today and The Washington Post.

Despite the family's attempts to continue on television with the spin-off series Counting On, which ran from 2015 to 2020, Duggar did not participate in any of its episodes. The fallout from his past actions continued to haunt him, culminating in his arrest on April 29, 2021, by U.S. Marshals on charges of receiving and possessing child sexual abuse material. The family's reality series was subsequently canceled following his arrest, marking a significant shift in their public presence.

On December 9, 2021, Duggar was found guilty on all charges related to the possession and receipt of child sexual abuse material. His conviction led to a sentencing of more than 12 years in prison on May 25, 2022. As of now, Duggar's life remains defined by the controversies surrounding him, overshadowing his earlier fame as a reality television star.