Kody Brown's Ex-Wives Move On as Sister Wives Enters New Chapter
Kody Brown is back in the headlines—not for a new plural marriage, but for the very public ways his former wives are moving on without him. In the latest episodes of TLC's Sister Wives and a flurry of social media activity, Meri Brown revealed she receives marriage proposals on a weekly basis, Janelle Brown predicted a long-term future with her new boyfriend Pete, and Christine Brown admitted that old family photos featuring Kody trigger difficult emotions.
The developments, which surfaced across multiple interviews and episodes this week, paint a portrait of a family that has legally and emotionally fractured, with Robyn Brown now standing as Kody's only remaining wife. The three former sister wives—Meri, Janelle and Christine—have all separated from Kody, and each is navigating life after polygamy in distinctly different ways.
Meri Brown: Weekly Proposals and a Cautious New Chapter
Meri Brown, 55, told viewers on the Oct. 25 episode of Sister Wives that she is "proposed to, I swear, on a weekly basis" via social media. The suitors range from individual men to entire families—including one wife who reached out on behalf of herself and her husband. "I've had all kinds," Meri said, describing the messages as "the weirdest thing."
Despite the attention, Meri is taking a measured approach to dating. She has been seeing Ron, a man she met at a speed-dating event, but emphasized that she is not rushing into anything. "I jumped into my relationship with Kody really fast," she explained. "I just think that moving slow can be wise." Meri and Kody formally ended their relationship in December 2022, though their legal marriage had been dissolved in 2014 so Kody could adopt Robyn's children from a previous marriage.
Janelle Brown: 'This Is Forever' with Boyfriend Pete
Janelle Brown, meanwhile, is sounding far more certain about her romantic future. In an Instagram video posted Oct. 21, Janelle and her boyfriend Pete are seen sitting in rocking chairs on a porch. "This is forever," Pete captioned the post. When Pete suggested the clip represented them in five years, Janelle corrected him: "Let's say 30." The exchange prompted a wave of supportive comments from fans.
Janelle went public with Pete in August, writing on Instagram that "some chapters are meant to unfold quietly before they're shared." She and Kody were together for 30 years and share six children, including son Garrison, who died by suicide in 2024. Janelle's separation from Kody was announced in 2022.
Christine Brown: Triggered by Old Photos
Christine Brown, who married David Woolley in 2023, revealed a more painful side of the family's history. During a long-awaited reunion with Meri and Janelle—their first formal conversation in years—Christine was shown old family portraits featuring Kody. She admitted the images triggered strong emotional responses, prompting her to distance herself from the nostalgic moment.
"I was just last. I was put on the bottom," Christine said, describing how she felt marginalized toward the end of her marriage. Janelle offered a more wistful view, noting that during the period captured in the photos, "his children were his center of his universe back then." Meri acknowledged the strain, saying, "It's really unfortunate that it has caused those kinds of emotions with her, and I feel bad for that."
Context: A Polygamist Family's Public Unraveling
Why It Matters
The Brown family's story has been documented on Sister Wives for 21 seasons, making their personal milestones a matter of public fascination. Kody Brown once had four wives—Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn—and 18 children. The gradual collapse of those relationships, culminating in three separations, has played out on television and social media, turning private grief and new beginnings into shared cultural moments.
The latest developments underscore how completely the family dynamic has shifted. Kody, who once joked about not wanting "a van, a divorced woman, and three kids" before marrying Robyn in 2009, now lives with Robyn as his sole partner. Meanwhile, his former wives are reclaiming independence—and in some cases, finding new love.
Recent Background
Meri's and Janelle's separations were announced in 2022, while Christine's was confirmed in 2021. The three women have since pursued individual paths: Christine remarried, Janelle launched a new relationship, and Meri has been dating while running her Utah-based bed-and-breakfast, Lizzie's Heritage Inn. The Oct. 25 episode also featured Meri explaining why she refused to be the one to formally end her relationship with Kody—she wanted him to say it, she said, rather than letting him "be the innocent party."
Perspective: Life After Polygamy
The Brown family's ongoing story reflects a broader cultural conversation about autonomy, reinvention and the aftermath of high-profile relationships. For viewers, the appeal lies not just in the drama but in watching each woman define happiness on her own terms—whether that means fielding weekly proposals, predicting decades of porch-sitting with a new partner, or simply acknowledging the pain of the past.
As Sister Wives continues its 21st season, Kody Brown remains a central figure—but increasingly, the narrative belongs to the women who once shared his life and are now writing their own.
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