‘Sister Wives’ Star Kody Brown’s Ups and Downs With 1st Wife Meri Brown Through the Years

Very different relationships! Janelle Brown was sad to see husband Kody Brown‘s issues with Meri Brown play out on Sister Wives — and wasn’t really aware of how bad things had been.

Not an easy journey. Sister Wives‘ Christine Brown got real about the “ups and downs” in her marriage to Kody Brown, detailing the struggles of being part of a polygamous relationship.

To each their own! Christine Brown wouldn’t trade her plural marriage to Kody Brown for a monogamous relationship.

On the outside looking in. Christine Brown wishes she could do more when it comes to husband Kody Brown‘s roller-coaster relationship with first wife Meri Brown.

Drifting apart? Sister Wives viewers have watched Kody Brown and Meri Brown‘s marriage seemingly deteriorate over time — and now they’re hardly even seeing each other.

One day at a time! More than 20 years into her relationship with Kody Brown, Janelle Brown still struggles with comparing herself to her husband’s other wives.

A long time coming. Sister Wives star Janelle Brown says husband Kody Brown has been on thin ice in his relationship with Meri Brown for a while — and the drama has started to impact the entire brood.

Keeping Kody Brown on his toes! The Sister Wives star’s parenting tactics vary based on each spouse.

Making it through. Meri Brown and husband Kody Brown‘s relationship woes have recently come to a head during season 14 of Sister Wives — but they’re not giving up on each other.

Sharing her story. Janelle Brown revealed that she was diagnosed with skin cancer after fans pointed out a blemish above her lip in scenes from the new season of Sister Wives.

Wedding planning is underway! Meri and Kody Brown‘s daughter Mariah Brown began her wedding planning during the Sunday, March 7, episode of Sister Wives, as the family tried to figure out who to invite to the ceremony.

“It’s thrilling to be on a platform that can get the content to the people, so to speak,” says Jonathan Tucker of returning to NBC with tonight’s debut of Debris. “I think there’s incredible opportunities now in network and in primetime,” the Parenthood and Hannibal vet adds.

It’s a full house! Between his four spouses and 18 children, Sister Wives star Kody Brown has his hands full at home.

Growing the brood? It’s up to Robyn Brown! Sister Wives‘ Kody Brown exclusively revealed to Us Weekly that he’s open to having more children if Robyn, 42, wants to.

Troubled waters. Sister Wives star Kody Brown got real about the difficulties he has faced in his four marriages, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sacha Baron Cohen is Sydney’s newest resident! The Borat star has moved Down Under with his Australian wife, Isla Fisher and their three kids — and he’s already blending in with the locals. The British comedian, 49, was seen going for a dip on February 27, and showed off his fit physique as he went shirtless on a Sydney beach — see the pics here. He walked along the golden sand, before going for a swim in the ocean, rocking nothing but a pair of black swimming trunks.

Viewers of “Sister Wives” have no doubt noticed that polygamist patriarch Kody Brown’s relationship with first wife Meri has become strained in recent years.

Meri and Kody Brown’s relationship seems to be over.  Over the last two seasons of "Sister Wives," the deterioration of Meri and Kody Brown’s marriage has been a focal point of the series.

Not going anywhere! Kody Brown opened up about why he has no plans of separating from wife Meri Brown despite their ongoing marital issues.

A tough time. For the last two seasons of Sister Wives, Kody Brown‘s marriage struggles with Meri Brown have been in the spotlight — and they’re finally coming to a head.