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
History repeating itself? Sister Wives’ Kody Brown and estranged wife Janelle Brown had struggles well before they confirmed their split in December.
“The family was in a bad place because Janelle moved out,” Kody, 53, revealed during part 2 of Sister Wives: One-on-One special, which aired on Sunday, January 1. “She was done. She moved in with her mother.”
The patriarch explained that Janelle, 53, had issues with the family dynamic when they lived in Wyoming in the early 2000s. At the time, the group consisted of Kody, Janelle, Meri Brown and Christine Brown. It wasn’t until 2010 that Robyn Brown joined the polygamist household. Robyn, 43, went on to legally marry Kody in 2014 after he legally divorced Meri, 51, and adopted his fourth wife’s children from a past marriage.
“I didn’t feel like she was leaving me, but she was leaving them because I wasn’t giving her enough support,” Kody said on Sunday’s episode. “[Janelle] and I were constantly working things out.”
The Wyoming native — who spiritually wed the Strive With Janelle founder in 1993 — claimed that Janelle “couldn’t abide with being with Christine and Meri any longer.”
He confessed: “It was just too much strain on her life. She would talk to me about a comment her and her mother would make about the ‘Meri and Christine Club’ because Janelle wasn’t in it. There was just this place where Janelle didn’t feel like she was fitting in.”
Kody recalled having a “pretty strong” rift in the family when Meri, Janelle and Christine all lived in different houses in Wyoming.
When the family started to get into a “groove,” the father of 18 threw Janelle for a loop when he told her that he was “picking up a job” in Utah and wanted to uproot everyone.
“She says, ‘I’m not moving with ya.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Don’t worry, Sister Wives fans — Christine Brown is staying on the show!
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.
Saying goodbye. Christine Brown will no longer be traveling to Arizona following her split from Kody Brown.