The Robertson Family of ‘Duck Dynasty’: Where Are They Now?

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The Robertson Family of ‘Duck Dynasty’: Where Are They Now?

The Robertson family may have become household names thanks to A&E, but they've stayed on fans’ minds ever since thanks to their hilarious antics. Duck Dynasty gave viewers an inside look at the lives of the Louisiana natives and their business, Duck Commander. The hit reality show premiered in March 2012 and ended in March 2017 after 11 seasons. The series followed patriarch Phil Robertson, his wife, Kay Robertson, his brother Si Robertson and Phil’s sons Willie Robertson, Jep Robertson and Jase Robertson. Willie and his family — including wife Korie Robertson, daughter Sadie Robertson and son John Luke Robertson — took center stage throughout the show’s run, which featured appearances from the family’s many relatives. Willie and Korie reflected on the phenomenon in March 2017. “The Robertson family has always been very open with their lives. Good and bad,” he told Us Weekly exclusively at the time. “When you’re vulnerable and say, ‘Hey, this is what we’re going through,’ that resonates.” He added: “We try to protect everybody and not get caught in something embarrassing, though. There was one time Si was picking his nose and producers thought it was funny. We were like, ‘No, take that out.’” [jwplayer OXAhvbrF-zhNYySv2] As for when the stars of the show knew they were famous, Willie recalled the turning point. “People started showing up to the warehouse,” he said. “At first, it was two, and I was like, ‘Hey, come on in!’ Then two turned into 20 turned into 40 turned into 2,000. They were making the pilgrimage down here to be part of it.” The end of the series did not signal plans for the men of the family to shave, though. “I’d say no,” Willie reasoned when asked whether he would lose his beard after filming concluded. Korie, for her part, noted: “Missy [Robertson] really wants Jase to, and he’s considering it.” However, the pair decided Jep was the better option. “I bet Jep,” Willie told Us, to which Korie responded, “Yeah, Jep is the most likely.” Scroll through to see where the Robertsons are now that their reality show has ended:

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Willie Jess Robertson

The CEO of his family’s company reopened his diner, Willie’s Duck Diner, in West Monroe, Louisiana, in September 2017. Loyal fans of the show will remember that Willie was unapologetic about his religious views, and this eatery is no different. The restaurant proudly boasts passages from the Bible and is described as a place “where saying grace is encouraged.” The father of six — who shares John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, Rowdy and Rebecca with wife Korie — also announced in July 2018 that Duck Commander would be hosting tours on Sundays. Willie starred in Buck Commander on the Outdoor Channel until September 2019. In 2021, Willie appeared in season 6 of The Masked Singer as the Mallard. 

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Silas Merritt 'Si' Robertson

Uncle Si was long considered the breakout star of Duck Dynasty — and he also made appearances on other shows, including Last Man Standing and Buck Commander. Si’s personality earned him his own short-lived spinoff called Going Si-Ral, where he watched viral videos and shared his commentary. Si joined daughters-in-law Marsha Robertson and Bridgette Tatum in their band, Uncle Si & The Sicotics. He also regularly appeared on Fox and Friends until 2019.

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Jules Jepths 'Jep' Robertson

Jep’s loyal following earned him a spinoff called Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty, which followed the TV personality and his wife, Jessica, raising their children, Lily, Merrit, Priscilla, River and Jules. The series, which ran from 2016 to 2017, also showed the couple — married since 2001 — describing their struggles with their pot-pie-themed food truck. In January 2018, the Robertsons opened a new food truck called Jep’s Southern Roots at Supernatural star Jensen Ackles’ Family Business Beer Company in Dripping Springs, Texas. The family later moved to Austin and launched a YouTube channel to support their business.

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Jason Silas 'Jase' Robertson

The COO of Duck Commander was easily recognizable thanks to his long and unruly beard, which he shaved off in September 2017 for his daughter Mia’s charity to help raise awareness for cleft lips and palates. In May 2014, Jase and wife Missy — who also share sons Reed and Cole — opened up to Us about their daughter’s struggle. “It changed my perspective,” he said at the time, recalling Mia’s birth. “I thought, here I am, worried about what she’s going to look like, while the doctors aren’t even sure she can breathe on her own. From that moment on, I stopped being so superficial.” More recently, Jase and Missy visited Israel, and he starred in Unashamed with brother Alan Robertson.

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Phil Robertson

The professional hunter made waves — and was subsequently suspended — over controversial comments he made in 2013 during an interview with GQ. When asked what he believed to be sinful, he answered, “Start with homosexual behavior and just morph out from there.” Since the end of Duck Dynasty, Phil has become more involved with politics by publicly endorsing candidates. In October 2017, it was announced that he would be getting his own show, In the Woods With Phil, where he planned “on rejecting ‘political correctness.’” Phil also hosts the “Unashamed With Phil Robertson” podcast.

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Korie Robertson

The mother of five released a parenting book called Strong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character in June 2017. She also writes The Essentials Blog on daughter Sadie’s website.

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Kay Robertson

Miss Kay continues to run an eatery in West Monroe, where she offers her famous pies alongside other treats, including gelato and lunch.

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Missy Robertson

The blogger has stayed busy with her own jewelry line since Duck Dynasty ended. She also wrote a series of Princess in Camo books with daughter Mia. She and Jase run a bed and breakfast and event venue called Logtown Plantation in Louisiana.

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Sadie Robertson

Sadie, who grew up in front of viewers’ eyes, is no longer a kid — she’s a bestselling author, Dancing With the Stars alum and speaker for Live Original. She also founded One Squad, a millennial-driven organization that helps inspire young people to come together to make an impact, and hosts the “WHOA That’s Good” podcast.

She married Christian Huff in November 2019. The duo welcomed daughter Honey in May 2021. In November 2022, the couple revealed that they were expecting their second child. Daughter Haven was born in May 2023.

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John Luke Robertson

After writing a book called Young and Beardless: The Search for God, Purpose and a Meaningful Life in 2016, Willie and Korie’s oldest son documented his travels with wife Mary Kate McEacharn — whom he wed in 2015 — on Instagram and became the director of Camp Ch-Yo-Ca. The couple welcomed son John in October 2019. A daughter named Ella followed in April 2021.