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Korie Robertson
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Korie Howard Robertson[1] (born October 24, 1973) is a reality television star on the A&E show Duck Dynasty.
Key Information
Life and career
[edit]Robertson is the daughter of John and Chrys Howard, and the daughter-in-law of Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander. Her husband is Willie Robertson.[2] Together, they have six children: John Luke, Sadie, Will, Bella, Rowdy, and Rebecca.[3] As of fall 2024, Robertson has eight grandchildren.[4]
Robertson attended Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.[1] In 2014, Harding University declared Willie and Korie Howard Robertson jointly as Outstanding Young Alumni.[5]
She sang on her family's album, Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas, released in 2013.[6]
She is a granddaughter of businessman Alton Hardy Howard and a great-niece of Alton Hardy's brother, W. L. "Jack" Howard, former mayor of Monroe. Alton and Jack Howard were proprietor of the former Howard Brothers Discount Stores. Another great-uncle was the Church of Christ minister V. E. Howard.
In 2023, Korie and her husband, Willie Robertson, produced a film titled, The Blind.[7] The movie is about Phil and Kay Robertson, Willie's parents, and their life. The film focuses on Phil Robertson's struggle with infidelity and alcohol, and how his Christian faith helped him redeem himself.[8] The film made $17 million in the four weeks it was in theaters.[9] In the same year, Korie and her husband produced the musical, His Story, as a way to make the gospel and entertainment come together.[10] The musical was performed in The Colony, Texas at The Broadway Tent at Grandscape.[10]
Bibliography
[edit]- Hugs for Dog Lovers (2007) by Korie and Willie Robertson ISBN 9781476738185
- The Duck Commander Family (2013) by Korie and Willie Robertson[11] ISBN 9781476703664
- The Women of Duck Commander (2016) by Kay Robertson, Korie Robertson, Missy Robertson, Jessica Robertson, and Lisa Robertson ISBN 9781476763651
- Strong and Kind: Raising Kids of Character (2017) by Korie Robertson with Willie Robertson and Chrys Howard ISBN 978-0718097110
References
[edit]- ^ a b Genzlinger, Neil (October 7, 2012) Lured In by a Family Just Being Itself on TV. New York Times. Retrieved May 28, 2013
- ^ Ashley Hume, Larry Fink (May 18, 2023). "'Duck Dynasty's' Willie and Korie Robertson share key to marital success: 'Faith is a big part of it'". Fox News. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Belcher, Sara (June 6, 2021). "Where Are Willie Robertson's Children Now? The 'Duck Dynasty' Legacy Lives On". Distractify. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Dukes, Billy (April 20, 2023). "JUST IN: 'Duck Dynasty' Star + Wife Expecting Third Child". Taste of Country. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ "Outstanding Young Alumni Willie ('95) and Korie Howard ('95) Robertson". Harding Magazine. Searcy, Arkansas: Harding University Alumni Association. p. 26. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved October 15, 2014.
- ^ "Duck the Halls A Robertson Family Christmas". www.umgnashville.com. September 30, 2013. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Rouse, Isaac (September 27, 2023). "New 'Duck Dynasty' Movie 'The Blind' Tells Phil Robertson Origin Story". TV Insider. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ Elizabeth Stanton, Larry Fink (September 21, 2023). "'Duck Dynasty' stars' new movie shows family's origin and faith: Without God 'we would not be sitting here'". Fox News. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ "'Duck Dynasty' couple plans more movies after 'The Blind' set box office record for Fathom". The Courier. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ^ a b "After 'Duck Dynasty' Shocked Hollywood, Willie and Korie Robertson Ramp Up Effort to Spread 'Light in Darkness'". Faithwire. May 31, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
- ^ Staff Writer. "'Duck' clan also writes best-sellers". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
Korie Robertson
View on GrokipediaEarly Life and Education
Childhood and Family Background
Korie Howard Robertson was born on October 24, 1973, in West Monroe, Louisiana.[6] She grew up in West Monroe, a small city with a population of approximately 13,000 at the time, in a household emphasizing Christian faith and family values.[7][8] She is the daughter of John Howard and Chrys Howard, the latter holding a degree in elementary education and having taught children with learning disabilities for ten years before focusing on family and later writing.[8][9] Chrys Howard has described raising her children, including Korie, with a priority on hospitality and opening their home to others, which shaped Korie's early understanding of family dynamics and community.[10][11] Korie has two siblings: a brother, Ryan Howard, and a sister, Ashley Howard Nelson.[12][13] The family maintained a close-knit environment rooted in religious principles, with her mother's influence promoting education and service-oriented values from a young age.[14][9]Academic Pursuits
Korie Robertson attended Harding University, a private Christian university in Searcy, Arkansas, where she majored in art education.[15] She completed her studies and graduated with a bachelor's degree in art education in 1995.[7][16] In recognition of her achievements, Harding University named Robertson and her husband, Willie Robertson, joint recipients of the Outstanding Young Alumni award in 2014.[16] No further formal academic pursuits, such as advanced degrees, are documented in available records.Personal Life
Marriage to Willie Robertson
Korie Robertson met Willie Robertson at a church summer camp during their childhood, when she was in the third grade and he was in the fourth; on a group hike, Willie asked her to hold his hand, marking their initial connection.[17][18] The pair reconnected in high school through youth group activities and began dating seriously for approximately eight months before separating for college—Korie attending Harding University in Arkansas and Willie enrolling at Northeast Louisiana University—yet they sustained their relationship via periodic youth group meetings and correspondence.[19][20] Following college, Willie proposed to Korie, leading to their marriage on January 11, 1992, about one year after high school graduation, with Willie aged 19 and Korie 18.[21][18] The ceremony united the extended Robertson family, including Willie's parents Phil and Kay, brothers Jase and Alan with their spouses, and other relatives, reflecting the clan's close-knit dynamics.[21][22] As of 2025, the Robertsons have maintained their union for over 33 years, attributing its endurance to a foundation of Christian faith, viewing each other as best friends, and integrating work and family responsibilities collaboratively, including Willie's leadership at Duck Commander.[23][24][25] They have publicly emphasized forgiveness, shared values, and reliance on biblical principles as key to navigating challenges, without reliance on external counseling.[23][25]Children, Adoption, and Family Values
Korie and Willie Robertson have six children, comprising three biological offspring and three adopted children. Their biological children include Rebecca Robertson, born in 1993; John Luke Robertson, born in 1995; and Sadie Robertson, born in 1997.[26][27] The couple's adopted children are Will Robertson (also known as Willie Jess), who was placed with the family at five weeks old in 2001 and formally adopted in 2004; Bella Robertson, born in 2001, placed with them in 2002 after foster care, and adopted in 2004; and Rowdy Robertson, born on December 10, 2002, who joined the family through adoption at age 13 in September 2016, with the finalization featured in the television series Duck Dynasty.[26][28][3] Will's adoption involved coordination with his birth mother, Emily Kemp, who has publicly shared the process as an act of grace aligned with Christian principles.[29] The Robertsons prioritized privacy during Rowdy's adoption to support his emotional adjustment, reflecting a deliberate approach to integrating older adoptees.[30] Adoption holds a central place in the Robertsons' family narrative, viewed as a divine calling rooted in biblical mandates such as caring for orphans. Korie has described building an intentionally large, multi-racial family through adoption as a response to the need for stable homes, emphasizing personal involvement in the process, including visits to children's homes.[10] The family's experiences, including Will's open adoption story and Bella's transition from foster care, underscore themes of redemption and providence in their public accounts.[29] The Robertsons' family values are grounded in evangelical Christianity, prioritizing faith, discipline, and character development over material success. They instill biblical teachings through daily practices like prayer and church attendance, aiming to foster godly traits such as integrity and resilience in each child, recognizing individual differences in parenting needs.[31][32] Willie and Korie have articulated their commitment to passing down a "faith dynasty," influenced by Willie's personal transformation through Jesus, which shapes family decisions including business and adoption.[33] This framework extends to viewing challenges, such as raising a diverse family in rural Louisiana, as opportunities for demonstrating grace and hard work.[34]Professional Career
Involvement with Duck Commander Business
Korie Robertson serves as the office manager for Duck Commander, the family-owned company specializing in the manufacture and sale of duck calls and hunting accessories, founded by her father-in-law Phil Robertson in the 1970s.[1][35] In this role, she oversees daily office operations, enforces workplace discipline amid the informal family environment, and handles administrative tasks to support production efficiency.[36][37] Alongside her husband Willie Robertson, who has been CEO since 2002, Korie has contributed to transforming Duck Commander from a modest shed-based operation into a multimillion-dollar enterprise through organizational management and strategic involvement in business expansion.[38][35] Her efforts include public relations support and coordination of family resources, enabling growth in product lines and retail presence, such as the Duck Commander Warehouse store.[37][39] The couple's joint leadership emphasized family integration into business functions, with Korie balancing operational oversight and home life while Willie focused on sales and executive decisions, fostering a structure that sustained the company's pre-television revenue streams estimated in the tens of millions annually by the early 2010s.[40][41]Rise to Fame on Duck Dynasty
Duck Dynasty, a reality television series depicting the daily lives and operations of the Robertson family's Duck Commander business, premiered on A&E on March 21, 2012. Korie Robertson appeared prominently as the wife of company CEO Willie Robertson, often shown managing administrative duties, public relations, and family dynamics amid the clan's duck-hunting and entrepreneurial pursuits.[42][37] The show's debut season averaged 1.82 million viewers, with the finale drawing 2.6 million, marking an early indicator of its appeal to audiences seeking unscripted portrayals of rural American family life and faith-driven enterprise.[43][44] The series rapidly ascended in popularity, propelled by authentic depictions of the Robertsons' Southern Baptist values, humor, and business acumen, which resonated with viewers disillusioned by polished urban narratives prevalent in media. By the 2013 Season 4 premiere, viewership surged to over 11 million, establishing it as one of cable television's top nonfiction programs at the time and catapulting the family, including Korie, into national prominence.[24] Korie's on-screen role highlighted her contributions to expanding Duck Commander from a niche duck-call manufacturer into a multimillion-dollar brand, crediting her initiative in pitching the family's story to producers as pivotal to the show's inception.[41] This exposure transformed her from a behind-the-scenes business partner into a recognizable public figure, with the program's success generating over $400 million in merchandise revenue and amplifying the family's cultural influence.[45] Despite later controversies, such as the 2013 suspension of patriarch Phil Robertson over comments on social issues, the show's core viewership remained robust, sustaining Korie's visibility through 11 seasons until its conclusion in 2017. Her portrayal emphasized practical involvement in family and commerce, contrasting with stereotypical reality TV tropes and contributing to the series' draw for audiences valuing substantive, value-oriented content over sensationalism.[46][47]
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