Jeff Dunham’s 5 Kids: Meet Bree, Ashlyn, Kenna, Jack, and James — and How the Ventriloquist Brings Them Into His Act!
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- UPDATED April 09, 2025
by Kristine Bowman
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Jeff Dunham has his hands full with a bustling household that includes his five children: Bree, Ashlyn, Kenna, Jack, and James. The ventriloquist was married to his first wife, Paige Brown, for 14 years before the couple separated in November 2008, according to The New York Times. Together, they share three daughters: Bree, Ashlyn, and Kenna.
In October 2012, Dunham married Audrey Dunham, and three years later, they welcomed twin sons, Jack and James. While Jeff tends to keep family matters private in interviews, he often shares sweet moments with his kids on social media — from birthday celebrations and graduations to heartfelt milestones.
When Bree became a mom herself, Jeff took to Instagram to celebrate the moment with touching tributes. Over the years, he’s found ways to fold his family into his career — whether it’s appearing on Celebrity Family Feud in 2018 with Audrey and his daughters or sharing stories about his kids in his Netflix special, Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself (2019).
Bree Dunham Hemphill, 33
Born on August 29, 1991, Bree is Jeff and Paige’s oldest daughter. She graduated from the University of Montana in 2015 with a degree in business administration and entertainment management. Jeff proudly marked the occasion with a Facebook post featuring Bree in her cap and gown, surrounded by her proud family.
In August 2017, Bree tied the knot with Eric Hemphill in Whitefish, Montana. It was a true family affair — her sisters Ashlyn and Kenna were bridesmaids, and her younger brothers Jack and James served as ring bearers.
Professionally, Bree has taken on several marketing roles, and on the personal front, she and Eric started a family of their own. Jeff shared the exciting news that he was becoming a grandpa in October 2019, and in May 2020, he announced the arrival of his grandson, Harrison “Harry” Thomas Hemphill, on social media.
Ashlyn Dunham, 29
Ashlyn, born on September 11, 1995, has had a few fun moments in the spotlight — including a memorable visit from her dad and his puppet Peanut to her classroom when she was a child. Jeff shared a nostalgic throwback on Instagram in 2021, remembering the day fondly.
Though Ashlyn keeps a low profile online, her cockapoo, Jaxy, has his own Instagram. Jeff occasionally shares glimpses of Ashlyn — including a special 2018 photo of his daughters joining him on stage during a European tour. “Winding up the tour in Reykjavík, Iceland, joined by my 3 beautiful daughters, Kenna, Ashlyn, and Bree!” he captioned it.
Kenna Dunham, 27
Kenna, Jeff and Paige’s youngest daughter, was born on June 19, 1997. She attended Cornell College in Iowa, where Jeff visited frequently — even sharing a family sledding trip on Instagram in 2019. Later that year, he proudly announced Kenna’s graduation, noting that she earned her degree cum laude.
Kenna pursued her doctorate in psychology at The Chicago School, graduating in July 2024. Audrey celebrated the milestone on social media, calling her “Doctor Kenna.” She’s also shown support for Jeff’s career — including joining him on stage, as seen in a 2022 Instagram post where the two posed together with big smiles.
Jack Steven Dunham, 9
Jeff and Audrey’s twin sons, Jack and James, were born on October 11, 2015. Jeff shared the joyful news shortly after, saying, “Mama Audrey and both boys are happy and healthy and doing well.” He even got to help deliver them, explaining that he was right there during the birth and helped pull the boys into the world himself.
The couple kept their baby names a secret until after the birth. Jack’s name had been a longtime favorite of Audrey’s, and Jeff said it stuck thanks to a friend who jokingly called him “Jack Durham.” The name also reminded him of actor Kiefer Sutherland’s character Jack Bauer from 24. Jack’s middle name, Steven, honors Audrey’s father.
The Dunhams celebrated the twins’ upcoming arrival with a teddy bear picnic-themed baby shower in September 2015 at their Los Angeles home.
James Jeffrey Dunham, 9
James was born just two hours apart from his twin brother Jack, also on October 11, 2015. Like Jack, his name was a deliberate choice. Audrey loved the name James, and the couple felt it paired perfectly with Jack. Jeff made it clear he prefers his son to go by James — “not Jimmy, not Jim!”
Jeff often shares sweet moments of James’ creative side. In March 2023, he posted about James inventively using an expandable ball as a shield between himself and the family dog while chilling on his iPad — calling him a “nutty-creative.
Who Is Jeff Dunham’s Wife? All About Audrey Dunham
Jeff found love again with Audrey Murdick, who became his wife in 2012, two years after his divorce from Paige. In an interview with , the couple shared their joy in finding each other, saying, “No matter what the day, we go to sleep laughing, and we wake up laughing.”
Beyond their playful connection, Jeff and Audrey share a deep work ethic. While fans know Jeff as a ventriloquist, comedian, producer, and actor, Audrey has her own impressive resume. Jeff often celebrates her accomplishments online, spotlighting her achievements with his 1.6 million Instagram followers. Whether it’s love, laughter, or hard work, the couple seems to do it all — together.
