Kody Brown is facing significant challenges following the departure of his three plural wives—Janelle, Christine, and Meri. Since his first marriage to Meri in 1990, Kody has built a large family with 18 children across four wives—Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, whom he married in the intervening years. As the self-proclaimed patriarch of a plural family, Kody has found himself navigating complex relationships. His deepening bond with Robyn has left his first three wives feeling neglected and unloved. The investment of time and emotion culminated in Christine’s departure in November 2021, as she moved on with her new soulmate, David Woolley.
Following Christine’s exit, both Janelle and Meri chose to distance themselves from Kody, primarily due to his apparent favoritism toward Robyn. While Meri is concentrating on her new venture, WorthyUp, Janelle is prioritizing family life with her children. Despite these attempts to forge ahead, Janelle’s frustration is evident—especially regarding the ongoing land dispute involving Coyote Pass. Kody’s lack of progress on the land has left Janelle feeling that her financial investment in the property is becoming increasingly futile.
Gwendlyn Speculates on Kody’s Motivations
Kody’s Reluctance to Allow Janelle Her Fair Share
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Amid escalating frustrations over her dwindling investment, Kody’s apparent procrastination regarding the sale of the land fuels speculation that his actions are motivated by resentment toward Janelle. By withholding progress, he seems unwilling to relinquish control over the Coyote Pass property, potentially denying Janelle her rightful share of the investment.
Recently, Gwendlyn Brown acknowledged a fan’s theory suggesting that Kody’s inaction in clearing the land debt is a means of punishment for Janelle. She concurred, stating, “I feel like one of the most likely reasons could be that he was just doing it as a punishment to Janelle.”
The Impact on Meri’s Future
Meri’s Unequal Share of the Property
Meri may also be experiencing the repercussions of Kody’s punitive actions due to her departure from the polygamous lifestyle. As the mother of one child without a partner, her situation starkly contrasts with that of Kody’s other wives. While she is actively working to establish her independence, it is crucial for Meri to receive a fair share of the Coyote Pass land.Kody has no justification for allocating the smallest portion to Meri, especially given her need for adequate financial security as she approaches the later stages of life.
Examining Kody’s Character
Kody’s Lack of Empathy Towards His Ex-Wives
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The ongoing circumstances involving Kody and the Coyote Pass property reveal his self-centered tendencies. What some interpret as acts of punishment against Meri and Janelle may instead be driven by Kody’s greed. His history shows a disregard for the feelings of his ex-wives—ranging from insensitive comments to pressing Janelle to ask their children to leave during the pandemic. Kody’s troubling behavior, such as melting down Meri’s wedding ring and telling her to manage living in his barn, continues to raise concerns among the show’s fans.
| Wife | Age | Married | Divorced | Children |
| Meri Brown | 53 | 1990 | 2022 | 1 |
| Janelle Brown | 55 | 1993 | 2022 | 6 (1 deceased) |
| Christine Brown | 52 | 1994 | 2021 | 6 |
| Robyn Brown | 45 | 2010 | — | 5 (3 from previous marriage) |
Sister Wives season 19 airs every Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.
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