Sister Wives personality Robyn Brown faces challenges in mending her relationships with Kody Brown’s former spouses. Joining the polygamous family in 2010, Robyn eagerly embraced the dynamics of plural marriage, accepting her role alongside Meri, Janelle, and Christine Brown. Throughout the years, she cultivated a significant friendship with Meri, extending emotional and financial support during difficult times. In a notable act of loyalty, Meri chose to legally divorce Kody, paving the way for Kody to marry Robyn and legally adopt her children from a previous relationship.
Even amidst the unprecedented circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, Robyn and Meri’s bond remained strong, mirroring the closeness between Janelle and Christine. However, the landscape shifted dramatically in 2021 when Christine left Kody and exited the family, followed by Janelle’s separation. Despite expectations of unwavering support from Meri towards Robyn, she shocked fans by also leaving Kody; focusing on her future, she distanced herself from both Kody and Robyn.
Meri’s Insight on the “Divide”With Robyn
Meri Discovers a Disconnect in Their Friendship


As time progressed and Meri embraced her new independent life away from Arizona, the distance between her and Robyn became evident. In April 2025, Meri candidly addressed their relationship during a conversation with Robyn, expressing her concerns about the rift that had formed.
Meri remarked, “There’s so many people that are like, ‘she was a fraud, she was a liar, she was manipulating.'”
She disclosed that the “very solid”relationship she once enjoyed with Robyn had significantly deteriorated over time. Meri acknowledged the evolving dynamics and the growing divide that had become apparent.
Meri’s Trust in Robyn: A Misjudged Decision?
Robyn’s Friendship with Meri: A Strategic Approach?
Meri and Robyn’s drifting apart following Meri’s split from Kody seems reasonable, given the circumstances. Their relationship was mutually beneficial; Meri sought closeness to Kody through Robyn, while Robyn valued Meri’s empathy and insights about her challenges. However, it has become apparent that Robyn arguably gained more from their friendship than Meri did, which raises questions about the trust Meri extended towards Robyn.
Robyn’s Complex Relationships With Kody’s Ex-Wives
Strained Relationships With His Sister Wives
Initially, viewers held high hopes for Robyn’s integration into the Brown family, but she has struggled to solidify her place within those bonds. Robyn’s relationship with Meri dissipated after Meri’s separation from Kody. Over the years, she has faced difficulties in fostering strong connections with both Janelle and Christine, leading to fractious relations with all the former Sister Wives. Given the lack of mutual incentive to maintain friendships, reconciliation appears improbable.
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 Tuesday at 10 p.m. EDT on TLC.
Source: TLC