Sister Wives star Meri Brown is making changes on her social media after calling it quits with Kody. The 54-year-old has endured so much pain and neglect from her ex-husband, hoping that their relationship would get better. However, Kody ended up prioritizing Robyn over anyone. Kody’s marriages to Janelle, Meri, and Christine fell apart, leading to their departures. It also appears Meri is now getting rid of Kody from her life, including his last name in some ways. Keep reading to see why.
Sister Wives: Things Haven’t Been The Same Between Meri & Kody Brown
Meri and Kody’s relationship fell apart when they got divorced. Meri had to make the sacrifice so Kody could marry Robyn. However, it wasn’t the only issue the Sister Wives stars had. Kody began to lose interest in improving everything between them since her “catfish” incident. Meri stayed and tried her best to show loyalty to Kody. But he never looked at her efforts, openly admitting that he had fallen out of love with Meri a long time ago. Meri was upset about how Kody continued giving her false hope, only to end up being rejected. But Meri finally had enough in the latest season, which featured her official “release” from their church, which is considered a spiritual divorce.
Meri Finally Dumps Brown Last Name
Many fans have been wondering if Meri Brown will get rid of Kody’s last name now that they have separated. Recently, the Sister Wives star updated her IG profile, removing the Brown last name in her bio. Her profile tag still has the Brown, but it may be the next one to change now that Meri has officially ditched her ex-husband’s last name in her bio. Meri’s fan base only knows her as Meri Brown, but it is interesting that she is now just ‘Meri’ in her bio. Meri’s maiden name before she married Kody over 30 years ago was Barber.
Meri has previously stated that it is indeed difficult that she’s forever tied to Kody by having his last name online. But at the same time, it’s how people have known her over the years. She also said in an interview that she would never revert to her maiden name. Regardless, she’s still considering changing it, especially if she gets married again.
Sister Wives: How’s Meri Brown Today
One of the biggest turning points for Meri came with the resolution of the long-standing family land dispute. After years of tension surrounding the 14-acre Coyote Pass property in Flagstaff, Kody put the land up for sale, giving Meri and Janelle equal ownership. Upon its sale, Meri successfully walked away with $375,000, finally allowing her to recoup her hard-earned investments and sever those lingering financial ties. Alongside her financial freedom, Meri has completely revitalized her physical health. Shedding the weight and exhaustion brought on by years in a loveless marriage, she has prioritized an active lifestyle and healthy choices. Recent public and social media appearances show a remarkably fit, glowing Meri who fans praise for a total body-and-mind transformation.
With the baggage of her past relationship officially cleared, Meri is pouring her energy into her independent businesses: Lizzie’s Heritage Inn, Worthy Up, Filming & Travel.
While Meri is thriving individually, her relationship with the rest of the fractured Brown family remains highly distant.
“I was granted what is called in our church a release, which is basically the equivalent of a divorce,” Meri shared during a recent One-on-One special, reflecting on the heartbreaking but necessary end to her marriage.
As for her former sister wives, the connections are largely non-existent. Meri explicitly disclosed that she has a “nonexistent” relationship with Christine, and she no longer communicates with Robyn or Janelle. Furthermore, family rifts continue to spill into the public eye; Kody’s daughter, Mykelti, recently made headlines by dropping harsh allegations about growing up with Meri during a podcast appearance, proving that old wounds in the extended family still run deep. On the romantic front, Meri is taking things slow. After a brief public relationship with a man named Amos, she has more recently been connected to a man named Ron. However, sources note she is deliberately keeping her dating life closer to the chest, protecting her peace after decades of having her personal life picked apart by the public.
