Jim BobandMichelle Duggarare publicly responding to the new Prime Video docuseries exposing their family’s past scandals.In a statement issued viatheir official websiteThursday, the Duggars calledShiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secretsboth “derogatory and sensationalized.““The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love. Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format,” the longtime couple said. “This ‘documentary’ paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days.“Peter Kramer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via GettyJim Bob, 57, and Michelle, 56, noted how they “have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting.““We love every member of our family and will continue to do all we can to have a good relationship with each one,” they continued. “Through both the triumphs and the trials we have clung to our faith all the more and discovered that through the love and grace of Jesus, we find strength, comfort, and purpose.“Tlc/Kobal/ShutterstockShiny Happy Peoplepremiered Friday on Prime Video. The four-part limited series explores the Duggar family’s many scandals and their controversial religion, theInstitute in Basic Life Principles(IBLP), at length.Jill (Duggar) Dillardand her husbandDerick Dillard,Amy (Duggar) Kingand her husbandDillon King, and Jim Bob’s sister Deanna Jordan all make appearances in the series.InShiny Happy People, the trouble surrounding eldest Duggar childJosh Duggaris a focal point.Kris Connor/GettyJosh, 35, previously admitted to sexually abusing multiple young girls — including Jill, 32, andJessa (Duggar) Seewald, 30 — when he was between 12 and 15 years old. He alsolater cheatedon wifeAnna Duggar, 34,paying a woman for an affairafter meeting her on Ashley Madison.Josh was latersentenced to more than 12 yearsfor receiving and possessing child sexual abuse materials.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secretsis now streaming in full on Prime Video.If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
Jim BobandMichelle Duggarare publicly responding to the new Prime Video docuseries exposing their family’s past scandals.
In a statement issued viatheir official websiteThursday, the Duggars calledShiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secretsboth “derogatory and sensationalized.”
“The recent ‘documentary’ that talks about our family is sad because in it we see the media and those with ill intentions hurting people we love. Like other families, ours too has experienced the joys and heartbreaks of life, just in a very public format,” the longtime couple said. “This ‘documentary’ paints so much and so many in a derogatory and sensationalized way because sadly that’s the direction of entertainment these days.”
Peter Kramer/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
Jim Bob, 57, and Michelle, 56, noted how they “have always believed that the best chance to repair damaged relationships, or to reconcile differences, is through love in a private setting.”
“We love every member of our family and will continue to do all we can to have a good relationship with each one,” they continued. “Through both the triumphs and the trials we have clung to our faith all the more and discovered that through the love and grace of Jesus, we find strength, comfort, and purpose.”
Tlc/Kobal/Shutterstock
Shiny Happy Peoplepremiered Friday on Prime Video. The four-part limited series explores the Duggar family’s many scandals and their controversial religion, theInstitute in Basic Life Principles(IBLP), at length.
Jill (Duggar) Dillardand her husbandDerick Dillard,Amy (Duggar) Kingand her husbandDillon King, and Jim Bob’s sister Deanna Jordan all make appearances in the series.
InShiny Happy People, the trouble surrounding eldest Duggar childJosh Duggaris a focal point.
Kris Connor/Getty
Josh, 35, previously admitted to sexually abusing multiple young girls — including Jill, 32, andJessa (Duggar) Seewald, 30 — when he was between 12 and 15 years old. He alsolater cheatedon wifeAnna Duggar, 34,paying a woman for an affairafter meeting her on Ashley Madison.
Josh was latersentenced to more than 12 yearsfor receiving and possessing child sexual abuse materials.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secretsis now streaming in full on Prime Video.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
