In the latest episode of Sister Wives, Janelle Brown expressed that her ex-husband Kody Brown and his wife Robyn Brown poorly handled the upbringing of their youngest daughter, Ariella Brown, during her early years. Janelle hasn’t shied away from criticizing Kody and his only remaining wife Robyn for their parenting decisions in their plural family. Janelle, who shares six children with Kody, remarked on the September 29 episode that her kids always knew their father wouldn’t always be present, whereas she believed that Kody and Robyn failed to manage their situation appropriately. According to Janelle, Kody couldn’t be away for more than a few days without Ariella becoming very upset, which she saw as poor parenting, highlighting that other children in the family adapted and became well-adjusted adults despite similar circumstances. Kody acknowledged that Ariella had intense emotional reactions when he left, recalling moments when she clung to his leg, making departures difficult.
Robyn, who shares five children with Kody, countered that Ariella’s attachment never prevented Kody from visiting his other wives. Despite Kody’s subsequent separations from Christine in 2021, Janelle in 2022, and Meri in 2023, there have been criticisms from his ex-wives about his preferential treatment towards Robyn. Janelle noted a distinct separation with Robyn, mentioning that her children were reprimanded for accessing Robyn’s fridge. Christine also shared that her children felt uncomfortable in Robyn’s home due to the clear couple dynamic between Kody and Robyn.
Robyn, though currently Kody’s only wife, has struggled with the loss of their broader plural family. She expressed her sadness and mourning over the relationships and her struggle with situational depression. Sister Wives airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on TLC for ongoing updates on the Brown family dynamics.
Here’s a brief overview of the Brown family members:
– Logan Taylor Brown: Born May 21, 1994, to Kody and Janelle. He earned a master’s degree in business administration and married Michelle Petty in 2022.
– Aspyn Kristin Thompson (née Brown): Born March 14, 1995, to Kody and Christine. An alum of the University of Nevada, married Mitch Thompson in 2018.
– Leon “Leo” Brown: Born July 29, 1995, to Kody and Meri. Came out as transgender in 2020 and married Audrey Kiss the same year.
– Mykelti Ann Padron (née Brown): Born June 9, 1996, to Kody and Christine. Married Tony Padron in 2016 and has three children.
– Madison Rose Brush (née Brown): Born November 3, 1995, to Kody and Janelle. Married Caleb Brush in 2016 and has three children.
– Hunter Elias Brown: Born February 9, 1997, to Kody and Janelle. Graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and studied nursing at Johns Hopkins University.
– Paedon Rex Brown: Born August 7, 1998, to Kody and Christine.
– Robert Garrison Brown: Born October 31, 1998, to Kody and Janelle. Passed away on March 5, 2024.
– David “Dayton” Preston Brown: Robyn’s eldest from a previous marriage, adopted by Kody in 2015.
– Gabriel Winn Brown: Born October 11, 2001, to Kody and Janelle.
– Gwendlyn Genielle Queiroz (née Brown): Born October 15, 2001, to Kody and Christine. Married Beatriz Queiroz in 2023.
– Aurora Alice Brown: Robyn’s second oldest, legally adopted by Kody in 2015.
– Ysabel Paige Brown: Born June 13, 2003, to Kody and Christine, known for her scoliosis journey.
– Breanna Rose Brown: Robyn’s child from a previous marriage, adopted by Kody.
– Savanah Brown: Born December 7, 2004, to Kody and Janelle. The exes celebrated her high school graduation in 2023.
– Truely Grace Brown: Born April 13, 2010, to Kody and Christine.
– Solomon Kody Brown: Born October 27, 2011, to Kody and Robyn.
– Ariella Mae Brown: Born January 10, 2016, to Kody and Robyn and is the youngest of the entire Brown family.