Summary
Since finally leaving Kody Brown,Sister WivesstarMeri Brownhas been growing her business empire, and donning business attire while doing it. Marrying in 1990, Meri was Kody’s first wife, and they had one child together. Over the years, Kody married three additional wives; Janelle Brown, Christine Brown, and Robyn Brown. Between all his wives, he had 18 children, which included Robyn’s three children from her first marriage.
Though Meri loved Kody until the end, he stopped caring for her long before they officially ended their relationship in 2022. Meri hadentered into a polygamous lifestyle for ideological reasons, and she stuck around longer than she should have. Even after Christine and Janelle left in 2021 and 2022 respectively, Meri kept trying to make it work. Eventually, Kody’s neglect got to be too much and theSister Wivesseason 18star left. Since then, Meri has been growing her business empire and dressing for it, like in the Cake song “Short Skirt/Long Jacket.”
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Meri Brown Rocked A Pencil Skirt
“I Want A Girl With A Mind Like A Diamond”
Meri has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. Even back when she was married to Kody, she and herSister Wivestried their hands at various ventures, from thejewelry store to the clothing store, and even a 2012New York Timesbest-selling bookcalledBecoming Sister Wives: The Story of Unconventional Marriage. Near the end of her marriage to Kody, Meri inherited her grandmother’s house. She had always dreamed of turning it into a bed and breakfast. She asked Kody for a loan, but he refused. The ever-resourceful Meri was able to get the money herself.
She made her dream come true by turning her grandmother’s house into the Lizzie Heritage Inn bed and breakfast.
According toMeri’s official website,she has continued to grow her empire since leaving Kody. A scroll down the page finds Meri’s Business Portfolio. “From motivational speaking engagements to product lines, every project is a reflection of Meri’s belief in the power of self-worth,” reads the website copy, followed by a list of her business ventures. In addition to the B&B, Meri works with Parklane and Cameo.
Another company that Meri currently works with is Lularoe, which is a company that she has worked with for a long time. In November 2019,Meriposted a photo of herself in business attire topped off with a striking yellow leather motorcycle jacket. The caption reads, “Well hello Presley moto jacket! Welcome to existence! But seriously, how can I not keep every single color for myself??💙💙💙” This photo was taken before Meri left Kody and lost weight. The post has 15.7K likes.
Meri Brown’s All Business In Cute Beige Jacket
“I Want A Girl Who Knows What’s Best”
In June 2024,Meriposted to Instagram about her appearance on theMiss Understood Podcast, which is posted on YouTube. Meri opted for a polished professional look in business attire, wearing a beige blazer. She dished a lot of dirt during the hour-plus-long interview. For one, she revealed thatChristine is proud about having run off more than one of Kody’s potential wivesover the years.
Meri also spilled the tea about the fact thatJanelle was married to Meri’s brother. Meri revealed that it was very awkward for her at first, because Janelle had left her brother before marrying Kody. She also confirmed thatJanelle and Meri’s brother weren’t in a polygamous relationship, and their marriage didn’t take place within their church. The fact came up that Janelle’s mother is currently married to Kody’s father, but they didn’t delve into the subject any further.
Meri Brown Looked Gorgeous In A Business Casual Shirt
“I Want A Girl With The Right Allocations”
In August 2023,Meriposted a photo with her friend, Tina Balser. In the photo, the women are posing together at what appears to be an event.TheSister Wivesstar wore a bold green blazer layered over a pink top,and looked very business chic. The post has 5.9K likes and a caption reads, “Leveling up my life and business is something I’m taking a very active role in.”
After Christine and Janelle left Kody, the Browns were divided in two. On one side were Christine and Janelle, and on the other side were Kody and Robyn. Since Meri was still Kody’s wife at the time,she chose Kody and Robyn, which separated her from her formerSister Wivesand all of their children. When Meri left Kody, she was on her own. With her only child all grown up and living far away,Meri has leaned on friendsin good times and in bad.
Will Meri Ever Find Love Again?
“I Want A Girl With A Short Skirt And A Long Jacket”
Since leaving Kody,Meri has been open about wanting to find love again. Despite the heartbreak of her divorce, Meri has managed to keep her heart open. Her love life seemed to improve when she met Amos Andrews. The two got very serious very quickly, and fans were hopeful. Christine had met David Woolley soon after leaving Kody and the two were married. Hopes were high that the same would happen for Meri and Amos. Sadly, the relationship ended a few short months later.
ThoughMeri’s relationship with Amos may not have been the fairy tale she hoped for, the fact that she was able to end things once she saw the red signs is a step in theright direction for theSister Wivesstar. Despite all the disappointments, Meri continues to believe in love. There’s no word on whether theSister Wivesstar is currently dating anyone.
1990
2022
1
1993
6 (1 deceased)
1994
2021
6
2010
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5 (3 from previous marriage)
Sister Wives
Cast
Sister Wives is a TV series created for TLC that follows Kody Brown and his four wives as they raise their eighteen children and tackle the challenges associated with their massive family dynamic and the stigma that comes with their way of life.
