The Sister Wives’ family drama took center stage as Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn Brown clashed during their marriages to Kody Brown. Over the years, these women have said harsh things to each other. The show, which premiered in 2010, initially introduced Kody’s three wives, Meri, Janelle, and Christine. The family expanded with Robyn’s addition, which became a catalyst for unraveling the family dynamics.
Meri, as the first wife, was expected to anchor the family. While Meri, Janelle, and Christine initially seemed harmonious, Robyn’s arrival revealed existing cracks. By the season 18 finale in November 2023, only Robyn remained with Kody, as Meri, Christine, and Janelle had all left the family.
Meri and Janelle’s relationship, once close, deteriorated after Janelle’s marriage to Kody in 1993. Janelle felt ostracized and more like a guest than a wife. Their relationship worsened due to disagreements over housework and family dynamics, with Meri often being overly critical.
Christine’s marriage to David Woolley highlighted further divides. Christine did not invite Meri to her wedding, citing a lack of trust. Despite the shared history, Meri’s aggressive comments and critical nature strained relationships further.
Kody’s favoritism towards Robyn over his other wives led to the family’s downfall. His poor handling of family affairs was criticized by his other wives and fans. Robyn, however, defended Kody, blaming the other wives for not putting in enough effort. She noted their body shapes and weight gain as factors in their marriage problems, which many fans saw as misogynistic.
The early stages of Janelle’s marriage to Kody were particularly rough. She struggled to integrate into the family and often clashed with Meri. The situation worsened when Janelle became pregnant with Logan Brown. Kody’s favoritism towards Robyn and neglect of his other wives led to further alienation.
Christine, struggling with feelings of jealousy, found her relationship with Kody deteriorating further during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kody’s strict rules and refusal to support their daughter Isabelle during her scoliosis surgery added to the strain. Christine eventually left Kody in 2021 and married David Woolley.
Janelle’s refusal to kick her sons out of the house during the pandemic led to her eventual divorce from Kody in 2022. Despite these challenges, Kody’s favoritism towards Robyn and poor handling of family dynamics led to the dissolution of his marriages with Meri, Christine, and Janelle. The family’s complex relationships and conflicts have left a lasting impact on the Sister Wives’ narrative.
