When Sister Wives premiered on TLC in 2010, it introduced America to Kody Brown, his four wives, and their 18 children — a plural family living what they called a principled, faith-based life. Sixteen years later, almost nothing about that picture remains. Three of the four marriages have ended, the family land has been sold, and in October 2026 the show delivered its biggest shock yet: Kody and Robyn are gone. This 2026 guide answers the internet’s favorite question — Sister Wives where are they now — with every confirmed update: the Season 21 shakeup, Christine’s marriage, Janelle’s farm and new boyfriend, Meri’s fresh start, Kody and Robyn’s life after the cameras, the kids, the money, and a respectful remembrance of Garrison Brown.
The Brown family story was never just about polygamy. It is about what happens when a family built on a shared belief system falls apart in public — and what each person builds from the pieces. As of October 2026, here is where every major figure stands.
Sister Wives: Where Are They Now? The Season 21 Shakeup Explained
The headline going into fall 2026 was one nobody saw coming. Season 21 of Sister Wives premiered on October 4, 2026 — without Kody and Robyn Brown. The season trailer opens with a blunt title card: after 16 years of filming, Kody and Robyn will not return. The series now follows the three ex-wives. It airs Sundays at 10 p.m. ET/PT on TLC.
The remaining cast learned the news on camera, and the shock was genuine. Christine admitted, “I don’t know what it means. I have no idea.” Janelle said she was “flabbergasted, really.” Meri confessed, “I was actually surprised.” As of this writing, neither Kody, Robyn, nor TLC has publicly explained the exit. Contract disputes, creative differences, and Kody simply wanting off reality television are all speculation — reported, not confirmed.
Season 20 (premiered September 28, 2025) was framed as a closure season. It covered Kody’s on-camera apologies, the Coyote Pass division, Meri’s return to dating, and Christine’s married life. The Season 20 one-on-one tell-all, hosted by journalist Sukanya Krishnan, aired in January and February 2026. Season 19 (premiered September 15, 2024) opened with a tribute card to Garrison Brown, who died in March 2024. The show spent two seasons winding down the old era. Then Season 21 simply began a new one without its patriarch.
Christine Brown Woolley: Married, Memoir, and a New Chapter
Christine Brown was the first to leave, and in many ways she has traveled the farthest. She announced her split from Kody on November 2, 2021, ending a spiritual marriage that began in March 1994. (Like all of Kody’s marriages except Robyn’s, it was spiritual rather than legal, so there were no divorce proceedings.)
What came next looked like a fairy tale. Christine met David Woolley through an online dating service in 2022, confirmed the relationship in February 2023, and got engaged that April. They married on October 7, 2023, at Red Cliffs Lodge in Moab, Utah, before 300+ guests. Christine legally became Christine Brown Woolley. Their wedding aired as a two-part TLC special in January 2024.
In 2026 they are still married and living in Utah. Season 21 shows their first on-screen friction, though. In a premiere clip, David admits he is tired of Christine’s past dominating their talks: “At first I was OK, but then it got old.” Her answer — polygamy “made me who I am” — frames the season’s most human arc.
Her TLC digital cooking series Cooking with Just Christine launched in February 2022. In September 2025 she published her memoir, Sister Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Family, and Finding Freedom (Gallery Books) — covering her polygamist upbringing, the marriage breakdown, and an oxycodone addiction. Some outlets report a number-one New York Times debut. That claim is not independently confirmed here.
One legal matter stays cloudy. In September 2024, Christine filed a paternity, custody, and child-support petition in Utah over her youngest daughter, Truely. The filing was widely reported. The outcome was not — so it should not be called settled. Trackers estimate her net worth at around $400,000, though some low-quality sites claim far more. For context, see our breakdown of how much reality-TV stars get paid.
Janelle Brown: Taeda Farms and a New Boyfriend in 2026
Janelle Brown confirmed her separation from Kody in December 2022, during the Season 17 one-on-one — ending a spiritual marriage that began in January 1993. For years afterward, she insisted she had zero interest in dating or remarrying. Then 2026 changed the story.
Her biggest project is Taeda Farms, the family flower farm she is building in Chocowinity, North Carolina, with daughter Maddie Brush and son-in-law Caleb Brush. She bought the land in early 2024. Her new home there was finished in late 2025. In March 2026 she wrote that movers were finally bringing her belongings “from storage to the new house.” The opening timeline has slipped, though. Fans expected visitors by the end of summer 2026. That date passed quietly. A mid-2026 “big reveal” video showed real infrastructure — growing areas, irrigation — so the farm exists. It is simply running on farm time, not television time.
Then came the plot twist. On August 18, 2026, Janelle hard-launched boyfriend Pete on Instagram: “I wasn’t looking. I certainly wasn’t expecting you… Everyone, please meet Pete.” The romance had reportedly grown quietly for about a year. Pete lives in Las Vegas and works in construction. Christine joked he is “a construction worker like David.” For now it is long-distance. His last name is not public. The Season 21 trailer teases their first meeting on camera.
Janelle received roughly $375,000 from the April 2025 Coyote Pass sale. She also spent years as a Plexus promoter, crediting the brand with part of a roughly 100-pound weight loss. Her 2026 involvement could not be verified. Trackers estimate her net worth at around $400,000.
Meri Brown: Dating Again and Building a New Life
Meri Brown’s exit was the last of the three. In January 2023, she and Kody announced they had “permanently terminated” their marriage. Meri was Kody’s first wife. They married in April 1990. She legally divorced him in September 2014 so he could legally marry Robyn. Their spiritual union continued after that. Some outlets report a later formal religious release. That comes from a single source, so treat it as reported, not confirmed.
Her reinvention rests on business and dating. Lizzie’s Heritage Inn in Parowan, Utah, is the 150-year-old family home she bought in December 2017. She ran it as a bed-and-breakfast until August 2024, when it closed to guests for renovations. As she puts it: “the B&B was never my dream… having the house was my dream.” She also runs Worthy Up, her personal-development brand with memberships, virtual events, and apparel.
Her dating life has played out publicly. She went public with Amos Andrews in January 2024. They split a month later. Then came Ron, whom she met at a speed-dating event filmed for Season 20. She revealed it on the Season 20 one-on-one in February 2026: “I am happy. Ron is a really cool guy… Ron and I are building this really cool friendship.” As of October 2026, she keeps the label casual. In the October 19 episode she said, “I do want to connect with somebody romantically. I want to find my person.” Ron remains a “really cool friendship.” She has also begun cohosting speed-dating events herself.
Unlike Kody and Robyn, Meri has not left the show — she is a central cast member of Season 21. Trackers estimate her net worth at around $400,000, and she received her share of the Coyote Pass sale.
Kody and Robyn Brown: Life After Sister Wives
So where are Kody and Robyn Brown now? Still together, still legally married (since December 2014) — simply no longer on television. Robyn remains Kody’s only wife, and their 2026 life is reportedly stable but out of the spotlight. To be clear: there is no verified evidence of trouble in their marriage, and claims otherwise are speculation.
In November 2024, they sold their five-bedroom Flagstaff home for $1,775,000 in cash. That was nearly double the roughly $890,000 they paid in 2019. Days earlier, they had bought a six-bedroom Flagstaff mansion for $2.1 million. Then in April 2025, the 14-acre Coyote Pass property sold for $1.5 million in cash, with proceeds split among Kody, Robyn, Janelle, and Meri. (Christine had signed over her share years earlier.)
A note on rumors: claims that Robyn’s home faced foreclosure or that TLC was suing the couple were debunked by the very outlets that ran them. A February 2026 fan-blog claim about a $4.5 million court judgment has no corroboration from any major outlet. Neither belongs in a factual account.
Income-wise, Kody’s background includes advertising and firearms-accessories sales; he now sells personalized Cameo videos ($149–$499) and appeared on Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test in 2025. Celebrity Net Worth estimates Kody at $800,000 and Robyn at $600,000 — the highest in the family, though a reported $1.68 million mortgage on the new mansion offsets the headline. Robyn’s earlier ventures include the My Sisterwife’s Closet jewelry line, and she co-authored the family’s 2012 book Becoming Sister Wives.
Kody and His Kids: Where the Relationships Stand
The saddest thread of the Sister Wives where are they now story is Kody’s relationship with his 18 children. In an October 2026 interview, daughter Mykelti Brown Padron described the fallout. Several siblings have blocked Kody’s number. Some told him directly never to contact them again. She described him as addressing the children as a group rather than doing the individual work each relationship needs, calling the siblings “a package deal.”
The specifics are stark. Gabriel Brown remains distant; the rift dates to Kody’s strict COVID-era rules, and Gabriel has said that without accountability, he may never see his father again. Kody is reportedly estranged from Maddie Brush over boundaries, while staying close to Robyn’s five children. Season 20 featured Kody’s “apology tour”: individual on-camera apologies to Janelle, Meri, and Christine. Janelle said in the Season 21 premiere she did not find it sincere. “There’s been no contact since,” she noted.
Remembering Garrison Brown
No Sister Wives where are they now update is complete without honoring Robert Garrison Brown, Janelle and Kody’s son, who died on March 5, 2024, at age 25. His death was announced the following day, and a May 2024 autopsy report confirmed suicide as the cause. He was found by his brother Gabriel after Janelle, worried by troubling texts, sent him to check; police found no foul play.
Janelle and Kody shared a joint statement: “Janelle and I are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our beautiful boy Robert Garrison Brown. He was a bright spot in the lives of all who knew him… we ask that you please respect our privacy and join us in honoring his memory.” TLC issued its own condolence statement, and the funeral was held March 9, 2024. Season 19 opened with a tribute card in his honor.
The family’s tributes have been quiet and personal — matching “To the stars” tattoos, a line from Garrison’s favorite childhood film DragonHeart, and a memorial tree Christine planted in her backyard. In 2026, Janelle marked the second anniversary with a letter posted March 5: “Hi sweetheart. I’ve felt you around today… I love you always, Garrison. Mom.” If you or someone you love is struggling, the U.S. Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 at 988.
The Complete Sister Wives Split Timeline
For quick reference — the dates that reshaped the Brown family:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Christine announces her split from Kody | November 2, 2021 |
| Janelle confirms her separation from Kody | December 2022 |
| Meri and Kody announce their marriage is “permanently terminated” | January 2023 |
| Christine marries David Woolley in Moab, Utah | October 7, 2023 |
| Garrison Brown dies at age 25 | March 5, 2024 |
| Season 19 premieres with Garrison tribute | September 15, 2024 |
| Kody and Robyn sell Flagstaff home; buy $2.1M mansion | November 2024 |
| Coyote Pass sells for $1.5 million | April 2025 |
| Christine publishes memoir Sister Wife | September 2, 2025 |
| Season 20 premieres | September 28, 2025 |
| Janelle moves into Taeda Farms home | March 2026 |
| Janelle hard-launches boyfriend Pete | August 18, 2026 |
| Season 21 premieres without Kody and Robyn | October 4, 2026 |
Sister Wives Cast Net Worth in 2026
The Sister Wives where are they now conversation always comes back to money. Here are the widely cited estimates — all from celebrity wealth trackers, all approximate, none of them verified personal finances:
| Cast member | Estimated net worth |
|---|---|
| Kody Brown | ~$800,000 |
| Robyn Brown | ~$600,000 |
| Christine Brown Woolley | ~$400,000 |
| Janelle Brown | ~$400,000 |
| Meri Brown | ~$400,000 |
A few caveats keep this honest. Lower-quality sites float much higher numbers — up to $3 million for Christine — without sourcing. The Coyote Pass sale distributed roughly $1.5 million among four of the five adults. And the $2.1 million Flagstaff mansion comes with a reported $1.68 million mortgage, which changes what the headline figures mean. Treat every number above as an estimate, not a bank statement. Our earlier 90 Day Fiancé couples update and My 600-lb Life update follow the same format if you enjoy these cast guides.
Sister Wives: Where Are They Now — What’s Next for the Cast
Season 21 is still airing. Its central question: can a show built around a polygamist patriarch work as a story about three ex-wives building independent lives? Early episodes suggest it can.
Off camera, the milestones to watch are concrete. Will Taeda Farms open to visitors? Will Meri’s memoir rumors turn into a real book? Will Kody and Robyn stay out of the spotlight — or find their way back to television on their own terms? And will any of the fractured parent-child relationships begin to heal? For a franchise that spent 16 years documenting one family’s experiment, the most interesting chapter may be the one where everyone finally lives separately. For more TLC reality coverage, see our 1000-lb Sisters Season 7 guide and our Penny Saeger update.
