Josh Duhamel and Fergie 'were very different' Josh Duhamel has opened up about his split from Fergie. 3 March 2026 Josh Duhamel and Fergie split because they were "very different." Josh Duhamel has opened up about his divorce The 53-year-old actor has reflected on his 2017 break-up from the chart-topping singer, telling The Skinny Confidential podcast that their conflicting outlooks ultimately led to the end of their marriage. Josh - who shares 12-year-old son Axl with Fergie - explained: "We're very different ... Fergie and I, we have different views of the world. And that's OK.