Back in 2017, Derick Dillard was fired from Counting On after launching a bigoted tirade against a fellow TLC star on social media.
Shortly thereafter, his wife, Jill Duggar, quit the show, thus leaving the Dillard clan with no apparent source of income.
These days, Derick is planning to attend law school, but fans are understandably curious about how he and Jill plan to support their two sons while he begins the very lengthy process of becoming an attorney.
Now, it looks as though we may have our answer.
Jump into the gallery below to learn the surprising secret behind Jill’s financial comeback.
The Breadwinner
In many respects, Jill is as traditional as her fundamentalist parents. But in one important way, she’s very much a woman of the 21st century.
One Ugly Rant
Last year, Derick was fired from Counting On after he launched an appalling tirade against fellow TLC star Jazz Jennings.
The Victim
Jazz is a transgender teen, and she became the surprise target of Derick’s wrath for reasons that remain a mystery.
The Subservient Wife
Jill quit the show shortly after Derick was fired, seemingly as a show of support for her husband.
A Tight Spot
The move left Jill and Derick without any visible means of support, and for months fans were baffled as to how the family was getting by.
Duggar Finances
Sure, Jill’s parents are well-off, but they also have a LOT of kids to support. So how has Jill been supporting herself and her family this year?
Gettin’ Green on the ‘Gram
Yes, like so many other young reality stars, Jill is making money on Instagram these days.
A New Deal
Earlier this week, Jill announced a paid partnership with FabFitFun. She’s since promoted several products tied to the brand on her page.
Jill Shills
“Perfect gift for busy mommas or girls going off to school…or just to pamper yourself!” Jill wrote while plugging the fashion brand’s subscription box
Tell a Friend!
“Tag someone who needs this!†Jill added. Sounds like she’s really getting into the spirit of sales!
She Knows Her Audience
Jill described the subscription box as being “like a gift to yourself every season…like Christmas 4x a year!!â€Â
Blazing a New Trail
Like we said, it’s not uncommon for reality stars to supplement their income with endorsement deals, but fans are a bit surprised to see Jill going down this road.
Bucking the Trend
Like some of her sisters, Jill has recently begun eschewing her family’s dress code by wearing pants and even shorts in public.
Modest Jill
Of course, Jill has also written extensively and given speeches about the importance of young women dressing “modestly.”
A New Day
So it’s a bit of a surprise to see Jill promoting a very modern fashion and beauty brand. Perhaps she’s changed her views?
Getting That Bread
Whatever the case, Jill also has a much more traditional way of earning money and supporting her family.
Another Duggar Midwife
Like so many women in her family, Jill has been working as a midwife — despite concerns about her alleged lack of certification.
21st Century Woman
Jill may be a traditionalist in some respects, but by becoming her family’s primary breadwinner, she’s also asserted herself as a very modern woman.
Doing What She Has To
Of course, Jill’s number one duty is to her children, so you can be sure she’ll continue doing whatever she has to do to provide for them.