We've been following along with Anna Duggar for well over a decade at this point, and we've seen her from the time she was practically a kid — marrying Josh Duggar on 19 Kids & Counting, all the way up to now, when she's a grown-up mother of six. She's certainly had a lot of ups and downs over the years — and they've all been very, very public — but through it all, Anna has kept going with a smile on her face, and now, we believe that Anna is the member of the Duggar family to watch.
Lately, she's been speaking up for herself and sharing her honesty more and more, while also being an awesome mom to all of her children. We are always amazed by her strength, and lately, it seems like she's getting ready to make some big changes in her life, and we can't wait to find out what those might be.
Read on for all the reasons fans should be paying extra attention to Anna right now. We don't know what the future holds, but we definitely want to keep up with her and find out. We have a feeling she may just end up surprising us!
Snarky Toward Her In-Laws
Recently, Anna's been getting extra brave… and that includes publicly criticizing the way the Duggars do things, believe it or not. When a fan asked Anna if she uses the buddy system to raise such a big family — just like her in-laws do — not only did she say no. Anna also said that she is the mom, and she wants her children to be able to enjoy childhood … insinuating that Josh and his siblings didn't.
Whoa!
Sassy About TLC
After all of Josh's scandals came to light, he was swiftly kicked off of Counting On, but Anna and her children remain part of the show. Usually, Anna doesn't mention the fact that her husband isn't on the show, but recently, she got a little bolder, writing in an Instagram caption, "It means a lot when our family is included (on rare occasions) in the events that air on TV with Joshua's family."
Ouch!
Could Be Leaving Josh
There's been a lot of speculation about Anna potentially leaving Josh, and there are all kinds of clues that point to it — like the way she seems to be paying more and more attention to her appearance lately and becoming more independent. We have no idea if she'd actually go through it with after all these years together, but we definitely want to stick around to find out.
There's Always Drama
Whether the current buzz is about Josh's lawsuits, his transgressions, or Anna herself saying or doing something controversial, there always seems to be drama following this branch of the family tree. We have to admit that it definitely keeps us interested, though. We're always paying attention to find out what will happen next.
Super Active on Social Media
Whether she's sharing her updates to her Instagram page (or to Instagram Stories), Anna seems to be constantly dishing out new photos and videos to her followers. And when she's not doing that, Anna's always commenting on her family's posts. For those of us who already follow most of the Duggars, we know that Anna's comments are almost always right at the top.
Always Put Together
Despite the fact that Anna has six kids — including Maryella, who isn't even a year old yet! — somehow, she still finds the the time to do full hair and makeup and put on actual clothes every single day. We are in total awe of her skills and have no idea how she does it, but we're going to keep watching to see if she spills her secrets.
Adorable Kiddos
We simply cannot get enough of Anna's adorable family! Her kids are so cute — especially tiny Maryella — and we've loved watching them grow up over the years. We love the relationship they have with Josh's youngest siblings, since many of them are around the same age as Josh and Anna's oldest kids.
She's Overcome So Much
Though some of us have definitely disagreed with her decision to stick with Josh, she's overcome so much, and it's all happened in the public eye. We have to commend Anna for how resilient and positive she's remained, even when dealing with impossibly difficult things that no one should ever have to deal with. She's so strong!
Pregnancy Rumors
Even though Maryella won't turn one until November, there have still been plenty of rumors that Anna is pregnant with baby No. 7. Though she claims she isn't expecting right now, we definitely wouldn't be surprised if Anna has an announcement up her sleeve in the coming months. She does seem set on having a super large family!
Something Interesting May Be Happening Behind the Scenes
Though, to the public, Anna's always seemed steadfast in her marriage to Josh, not too long ago, an insider revealed on Reddit that Anna supposedly originally planned to leave Josh when his scandals originally became public … but something happened and she ended up changing her mind. It really makes us wonder what else may have gone on behind the scenes that we aren't aware of… and what the future could bring.
Controversial Choices
Anna has definitely raised a few eyebrows over the years — whether it has to do with her beliefs, her political convictions, or staying with Josh even when the world would have understood if she wanted to walk away. We can't imagine that this will change going forward, and we're interested in seeing what Anna will do or say next.
Not Caring What People Think
Along with the controversial choices Anna's made is the fact that she doesn't mind at all that people believe they're controversial. We do have to admire the way that Anna doesn't care what people think. She does what she wants to do without taking anyone else's opinions into consideration.
A Bit Sassy
When we first met Anna on 19 Kids and Counting, she was super sweet, and even today, she's still nice to just about everyone. But lately, she's been letting her sassier side come out, even shutting down rude comments on Instagram about her appearance. Good for Anna for standing up for herself!
Pretty Instagram
We love seeing all of Anna's updates, whether they're photos of her beautiful children having fun in their adorable outfits, the DIY updates she's done to her house, or whatever activity she's been up to that week. It's so much fun to see her gorgeous photos on our feed — especially when her kiddos are involved.
The Future Could Hold All Kinds of Exciting Things
We'll definitely be paying extra attention to Anna in the coming months, because who knows what the future could hold for her? Lately, she's been standing on her own and using her own voice more than ever, and we have a feeling that big things are going to be happening for her soon.
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