Josh Duhamel Reflects On His Relationship With Ex-Wife Fergie

Josh Duhamel is looking back on his past relationship with ex-wife Fergie, sharing candid details about the reasons behind their split. The actor has since remarried and is sharing a glimpse of his co-parenting relationship with the singer.

Duhamel sat down for an interview on “The Skinny Confidential Him & Her Podcast” with Michael and Lauryn Bosstick, and the actor dished about what ended his marriage to Fergie.

Duhamel and singer Fergie, born Stacy Ann Ferguson, were together for 13 years, 8 of those years married. Duhamel explained that they were very different people. “She and I just have different views of the world, and that’s okay,” he told the hosts, adding that he has “no regrets.”

The actor also shared the same view in 2023 on “In Depth with Graham Bensinger,” where he said he and Fergie agreed they “had a great time” but “outgrew” each other, per ET Online.

Despite their separation, the former couple has maintained a good relationship throughout the years and co-parent their son.

Duhamel and Fergie met in 2004 while the actor was filming in Las Vegas and Fergie was with the Black Eyed Peas for a cameo appearance. According to the actor, he had a crush on the singer but could only come up with the line, “You’re hot,” as his greeting.

They began dating that same year and were engaged three years later. Duhamel and Fergie wed in 2009 in Malibu, California. They welcomed their son, Axl Jack, in 2013.

In September 2017, the couple announced their separation in a statement, saying, “With absolute love and respect, we decided to separate as a couple earlier this year,” adding that they will always support each other. Their divorce was finalized in 2019.

Duhamel only had praise for his ex-wife and their current relationship. In regard to co-parenting their son Axl, he said, “She’s a great mom, very kind, very non-confrontational, thank God.”

In 2017, Fergie left her group, the Black Eyed Peas, after more than a decade with them. It was a bittersweet moment, but according to the other members, Fergie had a good reason for her departure.

“We love her, and she’s focusing on being a mom. That’s a hard job, and that’s what she really wants to do, and we’re here for her,” Will.i.am explained.

Duhamel also described his ex as being “wholesome,” saying, “Fergie is also very wholesome, believe it or not, especially since she stepped away from it all,” he shared.

Duhamel married former pageant queen Audra Mari in 2022, and they welcomed their son, Shepherd, in 2024. In 2023, Duhamel shared the family dynamics, saying that his ex-wife has been welcoming of Mari. “She and Audra have a great relationship,” he said.

Again, Duhamel commended Fergie for being supportive. “Fergie’s an amazing woman, she really is. She’s taken Audra in. It could be much worse,” he said. As for finding out that he and Mari were expecting, Duhamel said Fergie was ecstatic about the news, per People.

When the couple announced Mari’s pregnancy on social media, Fergie commented, “I am truly happy for you guys. Axl can’t wait to be a big brother.”

In 2023, Duhamel left LA to move to Minnesota. In an interview with People in 2025, the actor shared that despite his love for his work in entertainment, he wanted to go back to his roots.

“I’m really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need in this world of massive technology,” he explained. As The Blast previously reported, Duhamel’s property even comes with a doomsday cabin.

Fergie still resides in California, and despite the distance, she and Duhamel raise their child together. “This is not for her,” the actor said, referring to his new home base. “But I’ve got no hard feelings… I’m very lucky that she’s a kind human. I really am,” he added.