Harden is the youngest of three children. Before his birth, after that of his older sister, their mother suffered a string of miscarriages.[19][better source needed] Harden is a Christian.[229][230] He has talked about his faith, saying, "I just want to thank God for everything he has done in my life".[231] Harden started growing his trademark beard in 2009 after being too lazy to shave.[232] His beard has appeared in songs and T-shirts, and it earned him an endorsement and a unique candy with Trolli's where a depiction of his face and beard was shown on each gummy.[233][234][235]