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19 Kids And Counting star Jackson Duggar is opening up with Duggar News followers about what it was like growing up in front of cameras for most of his life. The 21-year-old is best known for appearing on 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On. He recently joined his sister, Jinger, and her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, on their podcast, where he reflected on his unusual childhood.
Born on camera during the Duggar family’s first TV special, Jackson spent nearly 17 years living under the constant gaze of reality television. Now, as one of the youngest Duggar sons still single, he’s looking back on those years with a different perspective. He compared his life to a satirical movie. But which movie did he compare his life to? Keep on reading to find out.
Duggar News: Jackson’s Life After Reality TV & Social Media Buzz
Duggar News followers have been keeping a close eye on Jackson Duggar since he quietly joined Instagram in late 2024. As of now, his account is not active. But his appearance on social media fueled speculation that he might be courting. Jackson first posted in November 2024, sharing a rodeo photo of himself wearing a cowboy hat with the caption, “Yee haw.” A Duggar-focused Facebook group quickly picked up the activity. They suggested that the 21-year-old could be in a new relationship or ready to start courting.
However, longtime followers were quick to calm the rumors. “Just because a single Duggar posts on Instagram doesn’t mean they’re about to start a courtship,” one fan pointed out. It referenced his older siblings, who had accounts well before their marriages. Still, Jackson’s brief social media reappearance kept speculation alive. Especially, since every Duggar son before him found love soon after becoming more public online.
Duggar News: Jackson Reflects On Growing Up In Front Of Cameras
During his recent appearance on Jinger and Jeremy Vuolo’s podcast, Jackson reflected on his life in the public eye. He described it as both “crazy” and “surreal.” Jeremy compared Jackson’s upbringing to that of Truman Burbank in The Truman Show. The 1998 film starring Jim Carrey was about a man unknowingly raised inside a reality show, and Jackson completely agreed.
“It’s like The Truman Show, you ARE The Truman Show,” Jeremy joked. Jackson laughed and replied, “When we were done watching that movie for the first time, I was like, ‘Is this like me? Did they just make this movie about me?” Jackson’s birth, which aired in the 2004 TLC special 14 Kids & Pregnant Again!, was one of the earliest televised moments of the Duggar family. He then spent nearly two decades on camera through 19 Kids and Counting and Counting On before the show’s 2021 cancellation.
Despite the unusual experience, Jackson said he looks back on his reality TV upbringing with gratitude. “It’s crazy to think about,” he admitted, showcasing some disbelief. Her sister, Jinger, reminded him, “For your first breath, you were looking at the cameraman!” For more such latest Duggar News, stay tuned to TV Season & Spoilers.
