Find out what they've been up to between the original series finale in 2017 and the revival. Where is the Duck Dynasty cast now? See the Robertson family nearly 15 years after the show's premiere Find out what they've been up to between the original series finale in 2017 and the revival. and Kevin Jacobsen March 21, 2026 10:00 a.m. ET Leave a Comment :maxbytes(150000):stripicc()/duckdynastycast031326e73e458e73c943d899ac140516074e73.jpg) The Robertson family of 'Duck Dynasty'. Credit: The A&E reality series Duck Dynasty is among the more surprising TV success stories of the 2010s.
Find out what they've been up to between the original series finale in 2017 and the revival.
Where is the Duck Dynasty cast now? See the Robertson family nearly 15 years after the show's premiere
Find out what they've been up to between the original series finale in 2017 and the revival.
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The A&E reality series *Duck Dynasty* is among the more surprising TV success stories of the 2010s. Centering on the bearded Robertson family, who own a prosperous duck hunting company in Louisiana, the series premiered on March 21, 2012, and finished up in 2017, breaking through the pop culture zeitgeist and drawing massive ratings.
While the series may have seemed a little niche on the surface, its popularity can be attributed to the entertaining dynamic of the Robertson family. In the grand tradition of TV comedies of old, we had Willie as the CEO trying to mitigate any family dysfunction, Phil as the gruff father, "Miss Kay" as the kind-hearted mother, Si as the scene-stealing uncle, and more colorful characters. While loyal viewers may have missed the Robertsons, A&E brought the series back in 2025 for *Duck Dynasty: The Revival*.
So what happened in between the original series and the revival? Ahead, we're catching up with the Robertsons and revealing what they've been up to in the years in between.
Willie and Korie Robertson
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Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24, 2013, in Daytona Beach, Fla.; Willie Robertson and Korie Robertson attend the 11th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards at the Grand Ole Opry on May 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Willie is the CEO of Duck Commander, which often makes him the reluctant cat-herder of his large and fractious family. He and his wife, Korie, have six children — Rebecca, John Luke, Sadie, Bella, Will, and Rowdy — and 11 grandchildren. They still live in West Monroe, La.
After *Duck Dynasty* ended, Willie reopened his restaurant, Willie's Duck Diner, in West Monroe in September 2017. The menu featured dishes named after family members, including Missy's Duck Bites and Phil's Swamp Catch. It closed in early 2019. He also starred in the 2025 Western drama *Bad Men Must Bleed*.
Meanwhile, Korie has released several books over the years, including the parenting guide *Strong and Kind*. She often co-authors with other family members, including her mother, Chrys Howard.
In 2021, Willie appeared incognito as the Mallard on Fox's *The Masked Singer*. The same year, Willie and Korie released a Facebook Watch talk show, *At Home With the Robertsons*, which lasted for 16 episodes. In 2024, Willie put out his own book, *Gospeler: Turning Darkness Into Light One Conversation at a Time*, about his journey to find his faith.
Phil Robertson
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Phil Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' in 2013; Phil Robertson in a video on Instagram.
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Phil and Kay are the great-grandparents of the Robertson clan. Phil was the founder of the Duck Commander company. He and Kay were married for almost 60 years.
After *Duck Dynasty*'s early seasons established the show as a hit, Phil made headlines with controversial comments in *GQ* about race and homosexuality. A&E briefly suspended him from the show, but fan backlash prompted the network to reinstate him.
Once *Duck Dynasty* ended, Phil began his own show, *In the Woods With Phil*, produced by Blaze Media for the Conservative Review online TV platform. In 2019, Phil began a podcast about Christianity, *Unashamed With Phil Robertson*, along with his sons Al and Jase. The podcast is still going strong, now called *Unashamed With the Robertson Family.*
The clan continued to grow, sometimes in unexpected ways. In 2020, Phil was surprised to discover he'd fathered a daughter decades ago. He happily embraced Phyllis Thomas, and the family welcomed her into the fold.
Phil also the biopic treatment. *The Blind *(2023), which counts Willie and Korie among its producers, explores Phil's younger years during the 1960s, including his past struggles with alcohol and infidelity.
The Robertson family announced in December 2024 that Phil had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He died in May 2025 at the age of 79.
Kay Robertson
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Kay Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' in 2013; Kay Robertson on Instagram in 2024.
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Fans know "Miss Kay" as the sweet-natured, level-headed matriarch of the Robertsons, always happily cooking for her large and hungry family. In 2013, she published a cookbook, *Miss Kay's Duck Commander Kitchen.* For a few years, she also ran a restaurant and bakery in West Monroe, Miss Kay's Sweets and Eats, with a lunch menu featuring her famous pies. The establishment has since permanently closed.
Kay was bitten by her dog Bobo in 2021, resulting in injuries to her mouth and lips. She was able to recover from the incident.
Jase and Missy Robertson
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Missy and Jase Robertson attend the 61st annual BMI Country Awards on Nov. 5, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn.; Missy Robertson and Jase Robertson attend the 'Unsung Hero' Nashville world premiere at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on April 15, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jase is Willie's younger brother, a good-natured but headstrong troublemaker tasked with fine-tuning duck calls and inventing new ones at Duck Commander. Jase and Missy have been married since 1990, and they have four kids.
Surprisingly, after the show ended in 2017, Jase shaved off his famous beard. He did it to raise money for charity, the Mia Moo Fund, named after his daughter Mia. The organization helps spread awareness about those with cleft lips and palates.
Jase has kept busy with several spinoff projects. He cohosts the *Unashamed* podcast and stars on Fox Nation's reality series *Duck Family Treasure *(2022–present), searching for buried riches with a metal detector.
As for Missy, she has launched several businesses over the years, including a jewelry line, Laminin by Missy Robertson, and a clothing line. In 2018, she and Mia published four books for young readers in Faithgirlz's *Princess in Camo* series.
Missy and Jase now run a bed-and-breakfast and event venue called Logtown Estate, in Ouachita Parish, La.
Robertsons discuss Phil's Alzheimer's diagnosis on 'Duck Dynasty' revival premiere
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'Duck Dynasty: The Revival' star Si Robertson warns nephew Willie of his kids' plot to replace him
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Si Robertson
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Si Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' in 2013; Si Robertson on Instagram.
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Si is Phil's unforgettable younger brother, a wise-cracking scamp who became one of the show's most popular figures. Si is married to Christine; together they have a daughter, Trasa, and a son, Scott.
In 2016, Si starred in a short-lived spinoff series, *Going Si-ral*, in which he shared his thoughts on current viral videos. The show lasted for two months. He's also expressed his musical talents, releasing a six-song EP, *Me and My Smokin' Hot Honey*, in 2014. A few years later, Si formed a country music trio, Uncle Si & the Sicotics, with his daughters-in-law, Marsha Robertson and Bridgette Tatum.
Si shared his life experience in a 2016 memoir, *Si-renity: How I Stay Calm and Keep the Faith.* Since 2020, he has cohosted the *Duck Call Room* podcast with Duck Commander co-workers John Godwin and Justin Martin.
Jep Robertson
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Jep Robertson of 'Duck Dynasty' in 2013; Jep Robertson at the 'Adventures of Iggy and Mr. Kirk' premiere on Nov. 14, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Jep Robertson is Phil and Kay's youngest son, who filmed the family duck hunts for their line of *Duckmen* DVDs. He is married to Jessica, and they have five children: Lily, Merrit, Priscilla, River, and Jules Augustus (Gus).
In 2015, he and Jessica published a shared memoir, *The Good, the Bad and the Grace of God. *Jep opened up about several painful areas in his past, including being molested as a child by an older student. He also wrote about his past addiction to drugs and online porn, which almost broke his marriage. His family staged an intervention that has helped him remain sober.
The couple launched a spinoff series, *Jep & Jessica: Growing the Dynasty* (2016–2017). The second season followed the family as they moved to Austin, Tex., and set their sights on opening a pot-pie food truck business. In 2018, Jep's Southern Roots officially opened in nearby Dripping Springs.
Jep costars on Jase's Fox Nation series, *Duck Family Treasure.*
John Luke Robertson
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John Luke Robertson attends the 87th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Nov. 28, 2013, in New York City; John Luke Robertson on Instagram.
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John Luke, Willie and Korie's eldest son, was 16 years old when *Duck Dynasty* began, and fans have since watched him graduate from Liberty University and start a family of his own. John Luke married Mary Kate McEacharn in 2015, and the couple has five children: John, Ella, Wells, and twins Sylvie and Francie.
In 2016, John Luke wrote a book, *Young and Beardless: The Search for God, Purpose and a Meaningful Life.* Since then, he's become the camp director at Camp Ch-Yo-Ca in Calhoun, La.
Sadie Robertson
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Sadie Robertson attends the Evening by Sherri Hill show during spring 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Trump Tower on Sept. 9, 2013, in New York City; Sadie Robertson Huff attends the 11th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards at the Grand Ole Opry on May 26, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn.
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Sadie Robertson is Willie and Korie's eldest daughter; she was 15 when the show began. She's been one of the most active of the Robertson clan, writing best-selling books, hosting a podcast, and even popping up on the big screen.
In 2014, Sadie took the stage as a contestant in the 19th season of *Dancing With the Stars*, placing second with her partner, Mark Ballas.
Sadie's first book, *Live Original: How the Duck Commander Teen Keeps It Real and Stays True to Her Values*, was released in 2014 and led to the creation of her Live Original brand, which is founded on spreading her faith. She followed with further books in the series, including *Live Fearless* and *Live*. She also published a YA novel, *Life Just Got Real*, in 2016.
Sadie has appeared in the theatrical features *I'm Not Ashamed* (2016) and *God's Not Dead 2* (2016), as well as the TV movie *Sun, Sand & Romance *(2017). In 2018, she began the *WHOA That's Good* podcast about faith and self-improvement.
She married Christian Huff in 2019, and they have three daughters, Honey, Haven, and Kit.
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