Where is Myka Huxley Now?
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Updated Jun 12, 2024
Where is Myka Huxley Now?
Huxley Stauffer was adopted from China by YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer. However, in 2020, they made the difficult decision to "rehome" him due to his special needs, which they felt they couldn't meet.
Huxley was placed with a new family who are better equipped to care for him. His new family has kept his whereabouts private to protect his privacy. They have changed his name, and Huxley is reportedly thriving and happy in his new home.
What Has Happened to Myka Stauffer?
Myka Stauffer is a former YouTuber who, along with her husband James, was known for their family vlogs.
After the controversy of rehoming their adopted son Huxley in 2020, Myka stepped away from social media. Her personal YouTube channel, along with the family channel "The Stauffer Life," have been deleted.
Myka's last Instagram post was on June 24, 2020, where she apologized for the hurt caused by their decision. Since then, she has not been active online, and her current activities are not publicly known.
Who is Myka Stauffer?
Myka Stauffer is a former YouTuber who gained fame through her family vlogging channel, "The Stauffer Life," where she and her husband James shared their parenting experiences, including the adoption of their son Huxley from China.
The couple documented the entire adoption process and their life with Huxley, who was diagnosed with autism and sensory processing disorder. In 2020, Myka and James faced severe backlash after announcing they had "rehomed" Huxley, citing their inability to meet his special needs.
The decision led to widespread criticism, accusations of exploiting Huxley for content, and eventually, the deletion of their YouTube channel and Myka's social media hiatus. Since then, Myka has remained out of the public eye, while James continues to run his car-focused YouTube channel, "Stauffer Garage."
Full Name | Myka Stauffer |
Date of Birth | June 2, 1987 |
Place of Birth | United States |
Nationality | American |
Profession | Former YouTuber, Vlogger, Influencer |
Years Active | 2014 - 2020 |
Notable Works | "The Stauffer Life" YouTube Channel, Family Vlogs |
Family | Husband: James Stauffer
Four Biological Children |
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Who is Huxley Stauffer?
Huxley Stauffer was adopted from China by Myka and James Stauffer in 2017 when he was 2½ years old. He has special needs, including level 3 autism and sensory processing disorder, which the Stauffers claimed were not fully disclosed during the adoption process.
Huxley lived with the Stauffers for two years before they decided to rehome him in 2020, believing they could not provide the care he needed. Huxley is now living with a new family who are better suited to meet his needs.
Full Name | Huxley (original name unknown, changed by new family) |
Date of Birth | 2014 |
Place of Birth | China |
Nationality | Chinese (originally), now under new family's nationality |
Family | Adoptive Parents: Myka and James Stauffer (2017-2020) |
Myka Stauffer Documentary
The story of Myka Stauffer and the rehoming of Huxley has been revisited in a new documentary series by Vox Media Studios called "An Update on Our Family." This three-part series takes a closer look at the family vlogging industry and features clips from Myka's deleted YouTube videos.
The documentary explores the Stauffers' journey, the challenges they faced with Huxley's special needs, and the public backlash they received after rehoming him. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of their controversial decision and its impact.
Myka Stauffer’s Children
Myka and James Stauffer have four biological children. Despite the controversy surrounding Huxley's rehoming, the couple has continued to focus on their family. They have kept their children's lives relatively private since stepping away from social media.
James still runs his "Stauffer Garage" YouTube channel, which focuses on car flipping and detailing, but their family-related content is no longer being shared online. The Stauffers' biological children continue to live with their parents, away from the public eye.