Josh Duhamel's Biography
Throughout his life, Josh Duhamel has repeatedly had to prove his abilities to those around him and make dramatic twists in his fate. He could have become an excellent dentist, earned a degree in biology, and pursued a career in the modeling business. In 2000, Josh managed to break into the film industry. Over the next 20 years, Duhamel managed to get typecast as a "soap opera actor" and yet made his way onto the big screen.
Childhood
Josh Duhamel was born on November 14, 1972, in the small town of Minot, North Dakota. Josh's mother was a school teacher, and his father worked as an advertising agent. After Josh was born, the family was blessed with three girls whom Josh was very close to.When Josh was a teenager, his parents divorced. He saw how difficult it was for his mother to support a large family on her own, so he decided to choose a stable profession - dentistry, which would provide him with a secure future and began preparing for admission.

I earned a degree in biology, which I needed to enter university to continue studying dentistry., he recalled in an interview.
In 1995, he ended up in Los Angeles - taking professional development courses. To earn a living, the attractive young man decided to try his hand at modeling. And quite successfully: Josh walked on runways, participated in photo shoots, and in 1997, he even won the title of "Male Model of the Year".
Early Roles
In addition to modeling auditions, Josh actively attended acting tryouts. He was so captivated by life in the big city that he completely forgot about his dream of becoming a dentist. The handsome man was willingly invited to star in music videos (for example, in 1999 he appeared in Christina Aguilera's music video for "Genie In A Bottle").


Career Peak
A great opportunity for Josh was the invitation to the blockbuster "Transformers" by Michael Bay in 2007. The director was so inspired by an episode of the series "Las Vegas" in which Duhamel's character returned from Iraq, that he entrusted the actor with the role of Captain Lennox.
I remember thinking about my participation, thinking it might not be the best idea... Actually, that's what I thought for about two months until Michael called me and said he saw me in this project, Duhamel admitted.




If you watch the series to the end, you'll see that this guy has his own issues and real demons that he hides behind a perfect suit and hairstyle, Duhamel said about his character. The series was cancelled after the first season, despite high ratings.




Josh Duhamel's Personal Life
Josh Duhamel has never suffered from a lack of female attention. He dated model Christy Pierce, some co-stars, and in 2004 he met The Black Eyed Peas and, as they say, lost his mind.



We're both from North Dakota, and I think we have something in common– Josh said about his young wife.
Josh Duhamel Now
By 2022, Duhamel had starred in over 50 projects. He managed to attain Hollywood star status and became a sought-after actor. Josh proved he could take part in a wide range of genres. In 2022, he starred with Renée Zellweger in the crime drama "The Thing About Pam", and with Abbie Cornish in the action film "Blackout". The thriller "Bandit", in which Duhamel appeared alongside Elisha Cuthbert and Mel Gibson, hit theaters at the end of the year.
The filming almost ended in a tragic accident. According to the plot, Josh and Jennifer had to perform many stunts. During one of them, the actress almost fell off a cliff, but Duhamel saved her life by holding her.

Interesting Facts
- Josh owns the restaurant 10 North Main in his hometown. The menu features quite exotic dishes, such as elk meat or pheasant.
- Duhamel collects Chrysler cars, especially those manufactured in the 1950s and 60s.
- In his spare time, Duhamel enjoys creating jewelry. He often gives finished pieces to his friends.
- Among his close circle, John is known as a prolific joker - he loves pranks and absurd situations. For instance, at the 2013 Kids Choice Awards, he decided to mimic his pregnant wife Fergie by wearing a fake belly and donning the same dress.
- Duhamel's wedding to Audra Mari was nearly jeopardized. The day before, the actor danced so wildly at his bachelor party that he couldn't get out of bed the next morning. Due to severe back pain, Josh had to seek medical attention.
Important Dates in Life
- 1995 - Moved to Los Angeles
- 1997 - Appeared in celebrity music videos, received the "Model of the Year" title
- 2000 - Acted in the series "All My Children"
- 2003 - Landed a role in the project "Las Vegas"
- 2007 - Starred in the action film "Transformers"
- 2009 - Married Fergie
- 2010 - Acted in the comedy "Life As We Know It"
- 2015 - Landed a role in the series "Battle Creek"
- 2017 - Acted in the film "Transformers: The Last Knight", received a nomination for the Razzie Award
- 2019 - Directed and produced the comedy "Buddy Games", got divorced from Fergie
- 2022 - Married Audra Mari
- 2023 - Starred in the comedy "Shotgun Wedding"