The incredible story of the Hensel conjoined twins has inspired men and women alike all over the world. This is the wonderful, inspiring and sometimes bittersweet story of the stars of their own show, Abby & Brittany.
TLC Show
Abby and Brittany’s parents always wanted them to lead normal lives, but when TLC interviewed the conjoined twins in 2012, everything changed. What seemed like a simple interview turned into a TV show sensation that documented the lives of the girls. Almost immediately, America fell in love with Abby and Brittany.
Who Are They?
Besides their unbelievable birth, the two girls came from your average American family. Born in Minnesota to Patty, a registered nurse, and Mike Hensel, who is a carpenter and also landscaper, the twins were raised there in New Germany, Minnesota. In their family, they have a younger sister and brother. These inspirational women have never succumbed to any of the challenges during their lifetime. They even graduated from college in 2012. No, they did not even settle for an online college degree. They graduated from Bethel University in their home state of Minnesota! So, let’s take an inside look at the lives of these miraculous twins!