Meri and Kody were legally married from 1990 to 2014. They got divorced so Kody could wed fourth wife Robyn Brown and legally adopt her three children from a prior relationship. Meri and Kody remained in a spiritual union until she confirmed their separation in January 2023.

Though Sister Wives' Meri Brown brought home the bacon for then-husband Kody Brown and his wives, she revealed on the series's Jan. 19 episode that she didn't necessarily get to enjoy her riches.

Christine Brown revealed she hasn't spoken to former sister wives Meri or Robyn Brown "for years," but she and Janelle Brown are close friends. Christine also said she didn't invite any of the family to her recent wedding besides Janelle,