The Untold Truth Of Sister Wives' Janelle Brown

Janelle Brown has long been a central figure in the reality television series "Sister Wives," captivating audiences with her unique journey and experiences as one of Kody Brown's wives. The show, which has run for 17 seasons, offers an inside look at the complexities of polygamous family life. As the second wife of Kody, Janelle's story is rich with surprises, challenges, and personal growth that have kept fans invested in her life. With many layers to her personality, Janelle emerges not just as a supportive spouse but as a strong and independent woman navigating a life filled with both joys and hurdles.

Throughout the years, Janelle has faced numerous challenges within her family dynamics, especially in light of recent changes and tensions among the wives. Viewers have seen her evolution from a conventional upbringing to embracing a non-traditional family structure, and the impact this has had on her identity and relationships. With the backdrop of reality TV, her story is not just about being a sister wife; it's a testament to her strength and resilience.

In this article, we will delve into Janelle's life, uncover her background, explore her relationships, and reveal the truths and misconceptions surrounding her role in the Brown family. From her early life to her current endeavors as a businesswoman and mother, Janelle's journey is one that resonates with many and sheds light on the realities of plural marriage.

Table of Contents

• Biography
• Janelle Brown was raised outside of polygamy
• Her marriage to Kody isn't her first union
• Janelle and Kody are more than just husband and wife
• Kody and Janelle Brown's marriage suffered setbacks
• A history of sister wives issues
• Janelle's favorite sister wife?
• Janelle is an accomplished businesswoman
• Her net worth isn't as massive as one might think
• An independent woman and world traveler
• Janelle started the Brown brood
• She earned the title of Grandma first
• Janelle Brown is a rocking grandma
• Kids over Kody

Biography

Janelle Brown was raised outside of polygamy

Meri, Christine, and Robyn Brown (the other three sister wives) were all raised within polygamist cultures. Hence, when it came time to settle down into wedded bliss, the transition into plural marriage was nothing new for these women. On the other hand, Kody Brown's second wife, Janelle, was not raised in a polygamous family. She was raised in the Mormon faith, a denomination that does not support plural marriage.

As a young, already wed adult, Janelle became intrigued by the unconventional polygamous lifestyle, which was introduced to her by Meri and Kody Brown. Before becoming a Brown, Janelle had been wed to Meri's brother, and it was during this formative time that she discovered perhaps life had a different calling for this smart and vibrant lady. Despite being brought up in a more conventional family, Janelle chose to become a second wife and sister wife.

Throughout their years together, Janelle and Kody have forged a friendship and bond that has thus far stood the test of time. They seem to have much in common, and one of those commonalities is their decision to enter plural marriage later on in life. Kody's father entered polygamy later in life, and Kody grappled with whether or not that life was truly meant for him. Both Kody and Janelle share the experience of growing up in a nuclear family and later entering a plural union.

Her marriage to Kody isn't her first union

Kody Brown might be Janelle Brown's true love and father to her six children, but he wasn't her first love or her first husband. Prior to entering the Brown family, Janelle was married to a man named Adam Clark Barber. Adam had a sister and a brother-in-law who Janelle became quite close with, and that couple was none other than Meri and Kody Brown. So, for a time, Janelle and Meri were sister-in-laws!

During her union with Barber, Janelle felt a strong pull to the Browns. That force was so undeniably strong that she divorced her first husband after only two years of marriage, moved to Montana with Kody and Meri, and became Kody's second wife. Kody and Janelle courted for a mere two weeks before making their spiritual union official. Meri and Janelle have run the gamut of relationships, going from in-laws to sister wives in a short span of time. The Brown family tree sure has a lot of branches.

Janelle and Kody are more than just husband and wife

Fans of the hit series "Sister Wives" know that Kody and Janelle Brown have been wed for many years now, but it may come as a surprise to learn that they had another relationship title aside from husband and wife at one point in time. In the book "Becoming Sister Wives," Janelle explains the other connection she and Kody share. Janelle's mother was long opposed to the idea of polygamy. However, that all changed following two failed marriages and an introduction to one Winn Brown, Kody Brown's father. Sheryl and Winn were spiritually wed, with Sheryl assuming her position as the third wife in the elder Brown clan.

With this union, Winn Brown became both Janelle's stepfather and father-in-law. Depending on how you view polygamy and the binding nature of spiritual marriage, this would also make Kody and Janelle step-siblings in the eyes of some. The Brown family is packed with familial connections just about everywhere you look.

Kody and Janelle Brown's marriage suffered setbacks

As of the "Sister Wives" series' 17th season, one wife is out of the picture, and fans wonder if another might be right on her heels. Christine Brown and Kody are wed no longer, but is Janelle Brown next to leave? Time will tell, but if the couple is enduring bumps in the road, it isn't a first for them. Early in their union, Janelle left Kody and Meri for two years! Janelle and Meri had relationship woes, and Janelle was battling postpartum depression. Of that time, Janelle revealed in "Becoming Sister Wives:" "I was at my breaking point. I couldn't see my way out of my depression. I told Kody I was leaving. That night, I got into the car and drove to my mother's house."

Thankfully, she returned home and has remained there over the years, but this doesn't mean she doesn't find herself questioning polygamy and her place in the bunch. While Janelle has been a staunch supporter of polygamy, life has her asking hard questions about her future. "I've caught myself in the last few weeks really reflecting and being like, 'Okay, look: do I still choose plural marriage?'"

Janelle is the wife who keeps everyone guessing what is rolling around in that big old brain of hers. While Meri, Robyn, and Christine wear their hearts on their sleeves, Janelle holds her cards closer. In Season 17, it will be interesting to see what awaits Janelle Brown.

A history of sister wives issues

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