3 Key Shifts in ‘Sister Wives’ Dynamics

The Brown family from Sister Wives continues to stir up plenty of drama and transformation this year. Janelle and Christine have sparked conversation by debating what it really means to be spiritually divorced, revealing differing beliefs and a growing sense of independence. Financial tensions have also boiled over, with Janelle accusing Kody of mishandling family funds and the former wives pushing to settle disputes over shared property once and for all.

Meanwhile, Meri and Kody’s decades-long relationship has officially ended, but the pair found moments of humor and closure as Meri moved on — both literally and emotionally. Amid personal heartbreak and big real estate moves, these shifting alliances and candid confessions make it clear the Browns are rewriting the rules of their family ties.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.