Sister WivesstarsKody BrownandMeri Brownended their 32-year marriage in 2022, but they recently shared an odd moment of accidental intimacy. As Kody’s first wife, Meri was integral to building their polygamous family, welcoming Janelle Brown, Christine Brown, and Robyn Brown as wives two through four. Initially, their bond was strong, with Meri describing Kody onscreen as"charismatic"and"engaging.“However, tensions arose due to fertility struggles, the 2015 catfishing scandal, and Kody’s shifting affections. Their relationship deteriorated over the years, marked by a lack of intimacy for over a decade, culminating in their split.
The final years of Meri and Kody’s marriage was turbulent, with Kody stating in 2022 thathe no longer considered himself marriedto Meri, a sentiment she found hurtful. In 2024, Meri was granted a spiritual release by their church leaders. Though she was heartbroken by the split, she found peace, focusing on personal growth. Kody later claimed their marriage was troubled from the start, citing better dynamics with his other wives, while Meri refuted his narrative, seeking closure. While Kody helped Meri move duringSister Wivesseason 19, they shared an awkward yet intimate moment.
Kody Calls Meri His “Favorite Ex-Wife”
They’ve Grown Closer Since Divorcing
Kody and Meri got married in April 1990, beginning a spiritual union as the first of Kody’s four wives in their polygamist family. Meri, then only 19 years old, and Kody, 22, shared a strong bond, rooted in their shared faith. They welcomed a daughter in 1995, butMeri’s fertility struggles strained their relationship. The couple faced challenges, includingMeri’s 2015 catfishing scandal, which deepened their emotional distance, leading to the 2022 end of their marriage. Despite this,Sister Wivesseason 19 showed moments of unexpected connection between the two, like Kody’s emotional support during Meri’s move to Utah.
DuringSister Wivesseason 19, it was revealed thatKody calls Meri his “favorite ex-wife,”which bothers his other exes, Janelle and Christine. The comment surfaced during an emotional moment when Kody helped Meri move to Utah, reflecting on their 32-year marriage. During a confessional, Janelle said she felt the label diminished her own history with Kody. Christine, now happily remarried to David Woolley, dismissed it asKody’s attempt to “rewrite history”.
Kody & Meri’s Awkward Moment Explained
“The Closest I’ve Been To Him In Years”
WhileKody helped move Merifrom Arizona to Utah duringSister Wivesseason 19, they shared a fun, flirty moment. While moving items into a moving truck, Meri backed into Kody, then was pushed right into him. Meri described it as “The closest I’ve been to him in years.” During a confessional, Kodydescribed the moment as “sexual in nature”, and expressed concerns about it being disrespectful to Robyn. Kody also went on to say that he and Meri had so much fun that day, and he wishes she’d been that way during their marriage.
Will Kody & Meri Ever Get Back Together?
There’s Too Much Water Under The Bridge
Though Kody and Meri reached a civil coexistence after their split, reconciliation seems unlikely. Despite 32 years together, theirmarriage crumbled due to Kody’s emotional distance, and his focus on Robyn. Kody admitted in 2022 he no longer felt married to Meri, and their lack of intimacy for over a decade solidified the rift.Meri was granted a spiritual releasein 2024, and has embraced personal growth, while Kody claims their marriage was always strained. Though they’re amicable, deep-seated issues and divergent paths make reuniting improbable for theSister Wivesstars.
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