Josh Duhamel has confirmed that he and ex-wife Fergie are in a fantastic place and describes their current relationship as the best it can be.
Talking about the Tomi Lahren is not afraid podcast on Thursday, April 23, the Rescue cannon The actor praised the singer for being a “good person” and an excellent mother.
Perhaps most importantly for their modern family dynamic, Duhamel shared that Fergie also gets along well with his wife, Audra Mari, ensuring there is no hostility between the households.
The 53-year-old actor, who was married to the former Black Eyed Peas star from 2009 to 2019, explained that keeping things civil is his top priority.
The couple share a 12-year-old son, Axl, and have worked hard to provide him with a comfortable upbringing that avoids the “awkward or uncomfortable” atmosphere they both experienced with their own parents’ divorces.
Duhamel noted that since their separation ended with a 50-50 shared custody agreement, they have focused on being positive examples for their son, rather than falling into the traps of a contentious breakup.
Reflecting on their decade-long marriage, Duhamel admitted that it took some time to adjust to Fergie’s level of fame, particularly when she was a “giant star” filling stadiums around the world.
He revealed that their eventual separation was not due to a specific conflict, but rather a case of one-upmanship as their interests changed.
While Fergie’s career was rooted in the global pop scene, Duhamel felt a growing need to return to her North Dakota roots.
He insisted that there are no hard feelings and commented that they simply had different paths to follow as they grew up.
Today, life looks quite different for the actor, who married Audra Mari in 2022.
The couple already share a young son named Shepherd and recently announced that they are expecting their second child together.
Despite the new additions to his family, Duhamel remains grateful that his relationship with Fergie has remained respectful and kind.
By prioritizing a pressure-free environment for Axl and maintaining a friendship with his ex-wife, he believes they have successfully navigated the complexities of co-parenting in the public eye.
