{"id":1990818,"date":"2025-09-01T08:17:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T08:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=1990818"},"modified":"2025-09-01T08:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T08:17:04","slug":"josh-duhamel-says-hes-70-ready-to-survive-an-apocalypse-at-his-minnesota-doomsday-cabin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/josh-duhamel-says-hes-70-ready-to-survive-an-apocalypse-at-his-minnesota-doomsday-cabin\/","title":{"rendered":"Josh Duhamel says he&#8217;s 70% ready to survive an apocalypse at his Minnesota &#8216;doomsday cabin&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/josh-duhamel-shares-refreshing-qualities-make-his-wife-perfect-partner-hollywood\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Josh Duhame;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Josh Duhame<\/a>l revealed how he&#8217;s preparing to survive a potential global catastrophe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">During a recent interview with <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/josh-duhamel-on-how-ready-his-doomsday-cabin-is-for-potential-apocalypse-exclusive-11800172\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:People magazine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">People magazine<\/a>, the 52-year-old actor reflected on whether his family were ready to weather an apocalypse in their Minnesota home \u2014 a spot he calls his &#8220;doomsday cabin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;Well, I have enough,&#8221; the &#8220;Ransom Canyon&#8221; star said. &#8220;Not 100%. Probably 70%.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Josh Duhamel smiles as he poses in front of a stack of logs at his Minnesota home.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/T3XHHVMF9a39xBaNvui9mw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/238df667f642da17ccec7f125339a132\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Josh Duhamel shared how he plans to ride out a potential apocalypse in his &#8220;doomsday cabin.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Duhamel admitted that he still needs sharpen his survival skills so that he could provide a steady source of food in the aftermath of a world-ending event.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/josh-duhamel-left-hollywood-behind-live-off-grid-minnesota\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Josh Duhamel Left Hollywood Behind To Live Off-grid In Minnesota\u00a0;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Josh Duhamel Left Hollywood Behind To Live Off-grid In Minnesota\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I could be a better hunter, I could be a better fisherman. I could stockpile a little more food supply,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/foxnews.onelink.me\/xLDS\/mvaj7wvj\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Read On The Fox News App;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Read On The Fox News App<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6374110823112\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The &quot;Las Vegas&quot; actor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The &#8220;Las Vegas&#8221; actor<\/a> previously <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/celebrities\/josh-duhamel-ransom-canyon-netflix-family-cabin-interview-exclusive\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:told Parade;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">told Parade<\/a> that he left Los Angeles behind to live off-grid in the cabin he spent 15 years building.<\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Josh Duhame poses in front of a waterfall with his wife and kids.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FAJqgZ07NntFtNlnTaT9EA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/79cd1ad93e70f759cd5ed11b7c201842\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Duhamel lives in his rustic home in Minnesota with his family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The closest store is 40 miles away,&#8221; he said in April. &#8220;Once we get there, it&#8217;s really about everybody taking care of each other \u2013 making memories, spending time with family and friends.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While it took years for Duhamel to build the off-the-grid spot for his family, he said that he is grateful to have the opportunity to &#8220;get back to the basics.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;You&#8217;re not consumed by all these other distractions,&#8221; Duhamel said. &#8220;When you&#8217;re out there, it&#8217;s really about having fun, making sure everybody&#8217;s warm, everybody&#8217;s got food and water.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The actor lives in the cabin with his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/entertainment\/events\/couples\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:wife Audra Mari;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>wife Audra Mari<\/u><\/a> and their 1-year-old son Shepherd. Duhamel&#8217;s 11-year-old son Axl, whom he shares with his ex-wife Fergie, also spends time at the home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Duhamel told People that his home is located about an hour and a half away from Fargo, North Dakota. He explained that he initially purchased a half parcel of land on which he built his home. However, Duhamel said that he later acquired additional land to expand his property.<\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Josh Duhamel\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/EVjcxm_hVrjIfiOJyhvNtA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/aece041885c7df28acfac321453327ef\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>The actor spent 15 years building his home.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The &#8220;Transformers&#8221; star recalled that he and his family lived without running water, electricity or other basic amenities for &#8220;a long time.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Like What You\u2019re Reading? Click Here For More Entertainment News<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">While speaking with the outlet, Duhamel reflected on why he decided to embrace a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6371941437112\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:more rustic lifestyle.\u00a0;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">more rustic lifestyle.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I make movies and TV shows, and I love it, I truly do love it, but I had this calling,&#8221; Duhamel explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">He said that he felt the urge &#8220;to go and really do things with my hands again \u2014 fix things, make things and just do the basic things that we take for granted.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Fergie and Josh Duhamel on a red carpet.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/mgLD1PIu0zAvRkvcgoSNdA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYwMDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/c0489dfee54a55b618cc6ebccaf774fa\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Duhamel and his ex-wife Fergie share son Axl, 11.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Duhamel told People that his Minnesota retreat also offers a &#8220;respite&#8221; from &#8220;this world of massive technology,&#8221; noting that the advent of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/category\/tech\/artificial-intelligence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:artificial intelligence;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">artificial intelligence <\/a>particularly &#8220;scares&#8221; him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">However, the actor clarified that his home in North Star state wasn&#8217;t only intended to be safe haven in the face of a worldwide Armageddon.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/newsletters\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong><u>Click Here To Sign Up For The Entertainment Newsletter<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Josh Duhamel red carpet\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tAPVDXdmXJG13.yRaoLAxA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/fox_news_text_979\/a89099f839cff5204fdd6a03bc1cbb9d\"\/><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Duhamel said that he moved to Minnesota to &#8220;stay true to my roots.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;The truth is, yes, people want to call it a doomsday prepper thing, but it&#8217;s really not that,&#8221; he told People. &#8220;I&#8217;m really more of a guy who wants to stay true to my roots, get back to the basics, hone whatever basic skills I need.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I don&#8217;t think that we&#8217;re in any dire situation that we have to worry about prepping for doomsday, but it is good to have some of those skills,&#8221; Duhamel added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I was getting so far away from it for so long, that I felt like I wanted to get back to some of that.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Original article source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/entertainment\/josh-duhamel-reveals-detailed-survival-preparations-minnesota-doomsday-cabin\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Josh Duhamel says he's 70% ready to survive an apocalypse at his Minnesota 'doomsday cabin';elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Josh Duhamel says he&#8217;s 70% ready to survive an apocalypse at his Minnesota &#8216;doomsday cabin&#8217;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Josh Duhamel revealed how he&#8217;s preparing to survive a potential global catastrophe. 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