The situation involving former TLC reality star Joseph Duggar is just getting started, following his arrest on March 18, 2026.
As the situation has continued to unfold, the spotlight has been turned toward Joseph Duggar’s in-laws, the Caldwell family. A family friend of the Caldwells recently revealed that they were the ones to turn their son-in-law in to the police.
With all of that in mind, here are five fast facts about Joseph Duggar’s mother-in-law, Christina Caldwell.
1. Christina Caldwell Is a Mother of 9 Children
Christina Caldwell, formerly Christina Hamrick, married her husband, Paul Caldwell, in January 1998. The couple has welcomed nine children into the world.
Christina is a mother of four daughters: Kendra, Lauren, Olivia, and Moriah. She is also the mother of five boys: Micah, Nathan, Timothy, Jesiah, and Isaiah.
Christina became a mother at 19. She gave birth to her youngest when she was 41. As a result, Christina has been pregnant for approximately 360 weeks of her life, or roughly 6.9 years.
2. Christina Caldwell Is a Grandmother of 4
Christina’s oldest daughter, Kendra, married Joseph Duggar in 2017. Kendra and Joseph are the parents of four children: Garrett, Addison, Brooklyn, and Justus. As a result, Christina Caldwell is a grandma to two grandsons and two granddaughters.
Christina and Kendra were actually pregnant at the same time twice. Kendra gave birth to her son, Garrett Duggar, in June 2018. Christina gave birth to her son and Kendra’s brother, Isaiah Caldwell, later that year, in November.
The mother-daughter duo was pregnant together again in 2021. Kendra gave birth to her third child and second daughter, Brooklyn Duggar, in February 2021. A few months later, Christina gave birth to her youngest child, Moriah Caldwell, in May 2021.
3. Christina Caldwell Was a Bridesmaid in Her Daughter’s Wedding
During her oldest daughter’s wedding to Joseph Duggar, Christina Caldwell served as a bridesmaid. Christina’s husband, Paul Caldwell, was also the wedding officiant.
Some of Christina’s other children were also in the wedding. Lauren Caldwell served as Kendra’s Maid of Honor.
Two of the younger Caldwell brothers, Nathan and Timothy, were ringbearers. Olivia Caldwell was also selected as the flower girl.
4. Christina Caldwell Got Into a Car Accident When She Was Pregnant With Kendra
During one of Christina’s many appearances on the Duggar family reality show, “Counting On,” she revealed that she had been in a car accident when she was pregnant with Kendra.
The topic came up due to the timeline of Paul and Christina’s wedding and Kendra’s birth. Paul and Christina got married in January 1998, and Kendra was born less than 9 months later in August 1998.
On the show, Christina explained to viewers that she had been in a car accident when she was 36 weeks pregnant with Kendra, which caused an early delivery.
5. Christina Caldwell Has Taken a Public Stance Against Her Son-In-Law
Christina Caldwell and her husband, Paul, have recently taken a public stance against their son-in-law, Joseph Duggar. Following their son-in-law’s arrest on March 18, 2026, the Caldwell family broke their silence in an emotional public statement on April 15, 2026.
In their Instagram post, Paul and Christina Caldwell wrote, “Our family is both troubled and heartbroken over the alleged actions committed by our son-in-law.”
They added, “We are devastated for the young girl, a child who was courageous in every way to share her truth. We stand by her, both in support and prayer, and forever will.”
While the Caldwells condemned Joseph Duggar, they made it clear that they still love their daughter and grandchildren, writing, “We also recognize how traumatic this incident has been for our grandchildren as well and continue to pray for their strength. Our love for them, and our daughter Kendra, remains.”
As the situation involving Joseph Duggar continues to unfold, more details may emerge about the Caldwell family and their response. For now, Christina Caldwell remains a central figure as the story develops.
