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.
09.01.2023 - 07:51 / usmagazine.com
Moving on! Sister Wives star Janelle Brown got real about her future with Kody Brown following their 2022 separation.
“I’m not waiting for him. I’ve kind of mourned that that part of our life is gone,” Janelle, 53, said on part 3 of the Sister Wives: One-on-One special, which aired on Sunday, January 8. “I wasn’t heartbroken. It wasn’t heartbreaking for me like it was for Christine [Brown].”
The Utah native, who spiritually wed Kody, 53, in 1993, noted that the estranged couple “had this great run,” but things have changed. Janelle confirmed last month that she and the Wyoming native had been “separated for several months.”
She explained during Sunday’s episode that when they tapped the tell-all in late 2022, the pair were just about “three months” away from celebrating 30 years of marriage. The fractures in their romance, however, began well before that.
“He blew off our last anniversary. He just didn’t call me or anything,” Janelle explained, revealing that she and Kody “had a big fight right before Christmas” in 2021 which spilled over to their January 2022 anniversary.
The Strive With Janelle founder said that it wasn’t until March or April of 2022 that they finally chatted again on the phone. The estranged duo — who share children Logan, 28, Maddie, 27, Hunter, 25, Garrison, 24, Gabriel, 21, and Savanah, 18 — have weathered many storms in their relationship over the years.
During season 17 of the TLC series, fans watched as their issues came to a head over tension between Kody and two of their sons Gabriel and Garrison. The patriarch claimed that Janelle didn’t have his back when it came to his COVID-19 rules and allowed the boys to disrespect him.
The strain between the couple grew when Janelle revealed during the season
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.
Feeling lighter! Sister Wives’ Gwendlyn Brown opened up about her recent breast reduction surgery — a procedure she wouldn’t have been able to afford without mom Christine Brown’s help.
Bit by bit! Sister Wives star Janelle Brown shared an update on her fitness progress as she moves on from ex 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.
Shutting it down. Sister Wives star Gwendlyn Brown, one of Kody Brown and Christine Brown’s six children, addressed an upsetting rumor about her dad and adopted sister Aurora.
Switching it up? Sister Wives’ Gwendlyn Brown is rooting for her mom, Christine Brown, and Janelle Brown to team up for their own show following their respective splits from Kody Brown.
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.
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.
At her breaking point! Sister Wives’ Robyn Brown shared her true feelings about her spouse, Kody Brown, seemingly pinning her against Meri, Janelle and Christine Brown.
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.
Still family. Christine Brown‘s daughter Gwendlyn Brown made it clear where she stands with Janelle Brown amid her separation from dad 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.
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.