Sisters are doing it for themselves! Sister Wives star Gwendlyn Brown opened up about Janelle Brown’s newfound independence — and credited mom Christine Brown with being part of her inspiration.
02.01.2023 - 08:09 / usmagazine.com
Fairy-tale romances? Kody Brown got candid about whether any of his relationships actually started off on a good note — and why he really married Christine Brown — in part 2 of Sister Wives: One-on-One special.
“We’re establishing a family that I really don’t know how to establish,” Kody, 53, said of his early days as a husband to three wives during the Sunday, January 1, episode of the TLC series. (It wasn’t until 2010 that his fourth wife, Robyn Brown, came into the picture.)
The Wyoming native confessed that his marriage to first wife Meri Brown, whom he legally wed in 1990, was “hard” from the start. When Janelle Brown spiritually married him in 1993, he called the union a “blessing of dilution.”
Kody explained that Janelle, 53, coming into the fold “diluted this relationship I had with Meri.” He confessed that “when Janelle and I got married I thought, ‘Wow, this is something special,’” but looking back he was just “bringing more people into a problem.”
Janelle — who revealed in December that she and Kody had been “separated for several months” after nearly 30 years — agreed with her estranged spouse’s assessment of their early family life.
“We really struggled. It was everything,” the Strive With Janelle founder said of her dynamic with Meri, 51, at the beginning. “I’m someone who just stuff, stuff, stuffs [things down and then] blow[s]. Meri is really direct. It was almost offensive to me.”
Christine, who spiritually married Kody in 1994, echoed Janelle’s sentiments, saying that Meri was “more aggressive with her conversations.” She joked that she would “have an ulcer” when trying to speak with the California native.
“She’s just really confrontational. The kitchen was an issue when we all shared a kitchen. Everything had
Sisters are doing it for themselves! Sister Wives star Gwendlyn Brown opened up about Janelle Brown’s newfound independence — and credited mom Christine Brown with being part of her inspiration.
New year, old friends! Meri Brown celebrated her birthday with her inner circle after officially confirming her split from Kody Brown.
Changing the game? Sister Wives star Paedon Brown claimed his father, Kody Brown, wanted TLC to enforce a rule preventing his children from speaking negatively about him outside the show.
Still going strong! Kody Brown‘s family has shifted significantly over the years, but his marriage to Robyn Brown has stood the test of time.
Going back to the beginning! Kody Brown started off his married life with Meri Brown (née Barber), whom he wed in 1990.
A large family! Kody Brown and ex-wife Christine Brown share six children and three grandchildren together.
A full family! Kody Brown and Janelle Brown (née Schriever) shared a lot of love before their 2022 split — including raising their six children.
On their terms. Kody Brown and first wife Meri Brown are speaking out after their split.
Keeping the peace. Robyn Brown extended an olive branch to Christine Brown and her family amid drama with Kody Brown.
Taking sides? Sister Wives’ Kody Brown denied he has a “favorite” wife — but he confessed to favoring fourth wife Robyn Brown amid drama with his other three spouses.
Taking the high road? Sister Wives’ Kody Brown claimed he is rooting for ex-wife Christine Brown to find her happily ever after following their 2021 split.
Moving on! Sister Wives star Janelle Brown got real about her future with Kody Brown following their 2022 separation.
The waiting game? Sister Wives’ Meri Brown revealed where she and Kody Brown stand after he made the “decision” they were no longer a couple.
Done with the drama? Sister Wives star Janelle Brown got real about her feelings toward Robyn Brown — and why she is over her meddling on behalf of estranged husband Kody Brown.
Not afraid of her flaws. Meri Brown shared a cryptic post about recognizing her “truth” in the wake of her split from Kody Brown.
Cheers to a new chapter! Meri Brown looked back on the ups and downs she faced throughout 2022 after confirming her split from Kody Brown.
Playing the blame game. Sister Wives’ Robyn Brown believes Christine Brown played a part in Kody Brown never fixing his relationship with Meri Brown — and she’s less than thrilled about being Kody’s last wife left.
History repeating itself? Sister Wives’ Kody Brown and estranged wife Janelle Brown had struggles well before they confirmed their split in December.
Sticking around! Christine Brown still plans to film episodes of Sister Wives following her split from Kody Brown.
Not holding back! Kody Brown slams ex-wife Christine Brown for her alleged mistreatment of both Janelle Brown and Meri Brown in Sister Wives: One-on-One sneak peek.