The Gosselin Family: Where Are Jon, Kate, And All 8 Kids Now In 2025? Shocking New Paths
The tumultuous journey of the Gosselin family, once the face of reality television, has taken several surprising turns in late 2024 and 2025, with major milestones marking a new chapter for the now-grown children and their famously estranged parents. The family, known globally from the hit TLC show Jon & Kate Plus 8, has officially entered a new era where all eight children are legal adults, navigating college, careers, and the complex reality of their fractured family dynamic. As of late December 2025, the parents have both made major life changes: Kate has returned to her original career, and Jon has remarried.
The saga of the Gosselins continues to captivate audiences who followed their lives from their initial 2007 debut. While the cameras have largely stopped rolling, the drama—and the updates—have not. From a high-profile wedding to a surprising career switch and the children's 21st birthdays, here is a deep dive into the current lives of Jon, Kate, and their eight children.
The Complete Gosselin Family Biography and Current Status (2025)
The Gosselin family gained global fame due to the rarity of their large brood: a set of twins followed by a set of sextuplets, all within four years. The following is a detailed look at where each family member stands in 2025.
- KATE GOSSELIN (Mother):
- Born: March 28, 1975 (Age 50 in 2025)
- Current Status: Has returned to working as a registered pediatric home health care nurse, primarily in North Carolina, citing financial necessity. She is also a "dog mom" and occasionally posts on TikTok about her demanding 12-hour shifts.
- JON GOSSELIN (Father):
- Born: April 1, 1977 (Age 48 in 2025)
- Current Status: Married his long-time girlfriend, Stephanie Lebo, in November 2025. He continues to work as a DJ and is a vocal advocate for the two children who live with him.
The Twins (Born October 8, 2000 - Age 25 in 2025)
- CARA GOSSELIN:
- Current Status: Graduated from Syracuse University in 2023. She maintains a very private life away from the spotlight.
- MADY GOSSELIN:
- Current Status: Graduated from Syracuse University in 2023. Reports indicate she is currently living and working in New York City. Mady has occasionally commented publicly on the family's rift and her relationship with her parents.
The Sextuplets (Born May 10, 2004 - Age 21 in 2025)
- COLLIN GOSSELIN:
- Current Status: Lives with his father, Jon. He has been the most outspoken of the children regarding his difficult relationship with his mother, Kate, and his time away from the family.
- HANNAH GOSSELIN:
- Current Status: Lives with her father, Jon. She is active on social media and frequently shares updates on her life and relationship with her siblings.
- Aaden, Alexis, Joel, and Leah Gosselin:
- Current Status: All four celebrated their 21st birthday in May 2025. They all chose to remain with their mother, Kate, following the divorce and are reportedly attending college, possibly in North Carolina.
Kate’s Surprising Career Switch and Financial Realities
After years of living off reality television income and various public appearances, Kate Gosselin has made a definitive return to her roots. In a major update in 2025, Kate confirmed that she is working as a full-time, registered nurse, a career she held before the family’s rise to fame.
This career change was reportedly driven by financial necessity. Kate has been open on social media about the long hours, stating she is "drained" from working 12-hour shifts as a pediatric home health nurse. She revealed that the fortune earned from Jon & Kate Plus 8 and its subsequent spin-offs, including Kate Plus 8, was largely depleted due to costly legal battles with her ex-husband, Jon. Her decision to move and establish a life as a working nurse in North Carolina marks a significant departure from the Pennsylvania mansion life documented on TLC.
Jon Gosselin’s New Marriage and the Family Rift
The year 2025 brought a monumental personal change for Jon Gosselin: his marriage to Stephanie Lebo. The wedding, which took place in November 2025, was a highly anticipated event. Jon confirmed publicly that he extended an invitation to all eight of his children, a gesture that underscored the deeply divided nature of the family.
The current living arrangement confirms the long-standing family rift: Hannah and Collin live with Jon, while the twins, Mady and Cara, and the other four sextuplets—Aaden, Alexis, Joel, and Leah—live with Kate. The relationship between the two sides of the family remains strained, with Collin, in particular, maintaining a very public distance from his mother and the siblings who live with her. The custody battle, which has been ongoing since the couple's 2009 divorce, resulted in Jon being awarded custody of Hannah and Collin, a decision that cemented the family's split.
The Grown-Up Gosselin Children: College, Careers, and Independence
The biggest story of 2025 is the official adulthood of all eight children. The sextuplets reaching age 21 in May was a massive milestone, closing the chapter on the family's legal custody battles.
The twins, Cara and Mady, who are now 25, have successfully graduated from college and begun their professional lives. Mady's move to New York City for work shows a clear intent to pursue an independent, non-reality TV career path. Meanwhile, the four sextuplets who live with Kate are also immersed in their college studies.
The children's lives are a stark contrast to the highly controlled, camera-filled environment they grew up in. Their stories now focus on their individual pursuits—higher education, careers, and personal relationships—rather than the manufactured drama of reality television. Their collective decision to live with one parent or the other highlights the lasting impact of the intense media scrutiny and the bitter divorce and custody battle that followed the end of Jon & Kate Plus 8 in 2009.
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