Turns out, Amy Halterman and her husband Michael have a bit of a dirty secret they’ve been hiding from fans. A secret of the “keeping it in the family” nature. As Amy Halterman herself confirmed when she sat down with The Sun for an exclusive interview recently, one of her sisters married Michael’s brother.
Now, this isn’t technically an incestuous situation because Amy’s sister and Michael’s brother are not related by blood. But, 1000-Lb. Sisters fans that have made the connection admit it leaves them feeling kind of icky because of the Sweet Home Alabama vibes the union gives off.
Which one of Amy Halterman’s sisters married into Michael’s family? Do we know anything about this questionable relationship? Keep reading for all the details.
Which one of Amy Halterman’s sisters married Michael’s brother?
Talent associate producer of 1000-Lb Sisters, Grant Gibbs, has been sharing some behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram and some videos on TikTok. 1000-Lb. Sisters fans noticed in one of the photos that Amanda’s last name was Halterman. Further digging confirms Amanda goes by Amanda Halterman on Instagram as well.
This was a bit confusing as fans knew she was Amy’s sister and Halterman is Amy’s married name. Unsurprisingly, fans on Twitter and Facebook were quick to dig into the history of this family to figure out why Amy and Amanda shared a last name.
Amy and Amanda share a last name: Here’s why
Amanda Halterman’s maiden name is actually Combs. Technically, this makes her Chris Combs sister and a half-sister to Amy and Tammy Slaton. Presently, Amanda’s name is Amanda Halterman because she married Michael’s brother. Internet sleuths on Reddit were able to dig up just a little bit of information on Amanda’s husband.
Turns out, Amanda is married to Michael’s brother named Jason. This information was dug up via Darlene’s husband’s obituary that confirms Amy and Amanda share a last name.
The obituary reads: “Survivors include: wife Darlene R., daughter Crystal C., son Wayne R.; 5 Step-Children: Misty W. and husband David, Christopher C. and wife Brittany, Amanda Halterman and husband Jason, Tammy Slaton, Amy Halterman and husband Michael.”
Things get a little fuzzy with which sister had an interest in the Halterman boys first and which sister was just a bit of a lazy dater. Some fans speculate Amy and Michael likely met after Amanda married Jason. Amy, however, tells The Sun she and Michael have known each other since she was just eight years old.
Amy Halterman also tells The Sun her sister Amanda is in the process of getting a divorce from Jason. Once the divorce is complete, Jason will be both her ex-husband and her brother-in-law.
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