New Milford, Connecticut | July 2025 — Carmen Andrade, one half of the extraordinary conjoined twin sisters Carmen and Lupita Andrade, married her longtime partner Daniel McCormack last October in an intimate ceremony under the iconic Lover’s Leap Bridge in New Milford, Connecticut, the couple’s shared family confirmed today. The private ceremony—attended by only immediate relatives—marks a new chapter in the life of the 25‑year‑old content creator.
Carmen—born conjoined with her twin sister Lupita at the chest and abdomen—now shares her life with Daniel while Lupita, identifying as asexual and aromantic, continues her independent path. Despite sharing organs below the torso, circulation, and a reproductive system with Lupita, Carmen has been clear that she marries as an individual; Lupita remains single.
A Love Story Built on Authentic Connection
Carmen and Daniel first connected via the dating app Hinge in 2020 when Carmen, wary of fetishistic attention, was struck by how Daniel approached her—not with questions about her condition, but about her interests. “He didn’t lead with a question about my condition… I felt calm on the way there,” Carmen told TODAY in 2023, recounting how his genuine interest made her feel seen and respected.
Over the next four and a half years, while Carmen and Lupita navigated shared daily routines, Daniel and Carmen deepened their bond, integrating Lupita into their life. “It’s funny because I stay up later than Lupita,” Carmen shared, “but when Daniel sleeps over, I fall asleep quickly—and he stays up talking with her.”
The Quiet Ceremony on Lover’s Leap Bridge
The couple chose October 2024—coinciding with their anniversary week—for a simple yet meaningful ceremony. Under the rustic trusses of Lover’s Leap Bridge, Carmen donned a glittering emerald‑green gown (decidedly non‑traditional: “I did not wear white… I don’t like white. Don’t regret it.”), while Daniel complemented her in a dark suit with a matching green bow tie and sunflower boutonnière.
“What we wanted was authenticity, not a spectacle,” Daniel said when asked about the guest list. “Just close family—none of the obligatory third‑cousins‑twice‑removed.”
In a YouTube video titled Overdue Update!, Carmen ended the segment by flashing her ring: “I did get married,” she said, prompting Lupita’s voice to immediately clarify: “I did not.” The camerawork then revealed Daniel with a grin: “I got an upgrade. I’m the husband now.”
Shared Body, Distinct Lives
Born in Veracruz, Mexico in 2000 (now aged 25), the Andrade twins were conjoined from the chest down, sharing a pelvis, parts of their digestive tract, reproductive organs, and a single circulatory system; however, they each have separate hearts, lungs, and stomachs. Because they share a bloodstream, both twins absorb alcohol, though they metabolize food independently.
Doctors initially advised against separation surgery due to high mortality risk, leading the sisters’ parents to raise them as a team rather than undergo experimental separation. Despite medical prognoses that didn’t expect survival past infancy, both have persevered—and thrived.
Navigating Identity, Sexuality, and Independence
When Carmen began dating, Lupita—who identifies both aromantic and asexual—was fully supportive. “I want Carmen to settle down. I know that’s important to her,” Lupita has said in interviews.
Carmen has shared candidly that, clinically, having children isn’t possible: the sisters both have endometriosis and use hormone blockers; medically, they are not able to conceive. Carmen jokes she’s happy being a “dog mom.”
Despite shared anatomy, the Andreas uphold strong individual identities. Each twin completes paperwork in her own name, develops separate routines, and asserts emotional and creative autonomy. They may coordinate outfits or daily tasks, but they maintain personal preferences, such as musical taste or bedtime habits.
From Social Media Buzz to Advocacy
The sisters first gained public attention through a 2020 TLC documentary, Conjoined Twins: Inseparable, followed by viral TikTok Q&As tackling questions about sex, death, intimacy, and their day‑to‑day coordination. They have since amassed millions of followers by answering intrusive curiosities with humor and patience, often reminding viewers they aren’t educators—they’re living their truth.
Their advocacy now extends to disability rights groups and efforts aimed at improving clinical care for conjoined twins globally. They emphasize that their lifestyle—though rare—is a valid and dignified existence.
Why Their Story Resonates
This is not just a story about marriage; it’s a challenge to the assumptions we hold about bodies and relationships. Even as medical experts consider the complications of their shared anatomy, Carmen and Lupita have shaped a life steeped in mutual respect, creativity, and choice.
From the quiet vows exchanged on a rustic bridge to the careful choreography of daily life—Carmen and Daniel’s love story is woven with Lupita’s silent consent and support. Lupita’s identity isn’t erased but respected; Carmen’s dreams aren’t hindered but reimagined.
In a world that often seeks to dilute stories like theirs into symbolic oddities, the Andrade twins offer something deeper: an authentic life written in tandem, with all three hearts beating in unison.
