Where Are the 7 Little Johnstons Kids Now? Your 2026 Update on Liz, Jonah, Alex & Emma

Eleven years after 7 Little Johnstons first introduced America to the Johnston family, the five Johnston kids are all grown up — and 2026 has been their biggest year yet. From a brand-new baby to college life, a growing business, and one very bold new hairstyle, here is where Liz, Jonah, Alex, and Emma stand right now.

Liz Johnston and Brice Bolden with daughter Leighton — the family welcomed baby Coleman in September 2026 (Image: Parade)

Elizabeth & Brice: The Family of Four Era

The biggest Johnston news of 2026 belongs to Elizabeth “Liz” Johnston, 24. She and husband Brice Bolden, 25, welcomed their second child — a baby boy named Coleman Brice (Johnston) Bolden — on September 8, 2026, confirming the news exclusively to TODAY. Per the couple, the name honors Brice’s paternal great-grandfather — and Brice himself.

Coleman joins big sister Leighton Drew Bolden, who turns three this fall. “We’re so happy to have Coleman here and to be home together as a family of four,” the couple told TODAY. “We are so looking forward to watching Leighton and Coleman grow up together.” The pair married in November 2025 at the Johnston family home in Georgia after dating since 2019.

Jonah Johnston showing off his new look on 7 Little Johnstons (Image: TV Shows Ace)

Jonah & Ashley: Still Going Strong After All These Years

Eldest son Jonah Johnston, 26, is still going strong with longtime girlfriend Ashley Petherick — the couple met at the University of South Carolina and have been together since around 2019. Ashley is now such a fixture that Emma calls her her “other sister” — and even her “bestie,” posing with her during the family’s recent Puerto Rico getaway.

Jonah’s biggest 2026 headline? His hair. The TLC star debuted a brand-new permed hairstyle on the show. Emma’s confessional verdict: it looks like “ramen noodles” — and Jonah admitted he hadn’t warned Ashley beforehand. But Reddit fans are largely on board — one wrote, “I expected to hate it, but I actually liked it better than the unkempt shaggy mop look he had before.”

Emma Johnston with Jonah’s girlfriend Ashley, who she calls her ‘bestie,’ during the family’s Puerto Rico trip (Image: TV Shows Ace)

Alex: College Life, a YouTube Channel & Wedding Talk

The once-shy Alex Johnston is 20 now and writing his own storyline. He graduated high school alongside Emma in May 2024 and is now at Middle Georgia State University, where he is reportedly slated to graduate in 2028 — leaning into his longtime passions for robotics and technology. He even launched his own YouTube channel in early 2025.

And then there’s his love life. Alex has been open on camera about his serious relationship with girlfriend Allie — even confirming the couple has talked about getting engaged. Big brother Jonah jokingly said it wouldn’t be right if Alex tied the knot first.

Emma Johnston in a recent Instagram photo — the youngest Johnston turned 21 this year (Image: Instagram)

Emma: The Baby of the Family Is All Grown Up

Youngest daughter Emma Johnston turned 21 this past July — and she is firmly in her independence era. The entrepreneur behind the Etsy jewelry shop “Emma’s Rings N Things” has fans wondering whether she is about to move out of her parents’ house after posts about embracing her “freedom” and living her “best life” this fall.

Emma is also thriving as the family’s proudest aunt. When Liz welcomed baby Coleman, Emma gushed: “Many of you know I have been counting down the days for this cuddle and it did not disappoint… he is the most precious little darling ever!” She even visited the Dancing With the Stars set with her mom this season.

Trent and Amber, meanwhile, are now grandparents of two — and with a brand-new baby in the family, fans are already begging TLC for a Season 18.

So, Johnston fans: whose 2026 transformation surprised you the most — Team Liz the supermom, or Team Emma the boss babe? And Jonah’s perm: glow-up or ramen noodles? Sound off in the comments.

Sources: TLC, TODAY, PEOPLE, Parade, PopCulture, TV Shows Ace, TV Season & Spoilers, TVShowsFinder. Relationship timelines and quotes are attributed to these outlets’ reporting. This is not affiliated with TLC.