The TLC series Sister Wives explores the wild and unique lifestyle of the polygamous Brown
family headed by patriarch Kody Brown along with his four wives Meri, Janelle, Christine,
and Robyn. Amongst themselves, they share 18 children, most of whom, unlike their parents,
have refuted the world of reality TV and forged different career paths for themselves.
Kody and his four wives regularly make headlines for just about anything they do on social
media, and sometimes unwillingly get embroiled in controversies which means in one way or
another, they are always in the spotlight. But, their kids don’t get nearly as much
attention from media outlets or fans. And since it has been confirmed that Season 16
of the family’s reality series will hit the screens on November 21. Let’s rewind
and see what’s going on with all the 18 Brown children and how they are faring outside
the reality TV bubble.
Mariah Lian Brown: Kody’s third and Meri’s only child, Mariah Lian is a proud lesbian
who has constantly challenged many of her family’s archaic traditions. The 26-year-old
and her fiance of over 2 and a half years Audrey Kriss were expected to tie the knot
in August 2020 with their families even scouting wedding venues in the last season. However,
no official date or confirmation has been released by the Brown family or Mariah yet.
Eagle-eyed fans though are certain the loved-up couple has already tied the knot after they
were spotted wearing wedding rings in some of their recent pictures. Neither Mariah nor
Audrey has replied to any of the comments about their wedding speculations. Sister Wives’
fans will likely get to know if the couple has married in the upcoming season. The reality
star who describes herself as ‘a radical humanist’ on her Instagram bio regularly
shares content with her 139K followers, whether it be about supporting numerous social causes
like Black Lives Matter, her love for yoga, or celebrating numerous milestones with her
fiance.
Logan Taylor Brown: The eldest child of Kody and Janelle as well as the first of 18 Brown
children, Logan Taylor has an MBA degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the
University of Nevada. The 27-year-old, who works as a business analyst for UNLV, Center
for Academic Enrichment & Outreach got engaged to fiance Michelle Petty in September 2017.
The private couple has no intentions to rush into marriage yet but has confirmed that their
wedding will not be broadcast on TV. Last year, Michelle performed an incredibly selfless
act by donating a kidney to a stranger in need and has encouraged others to do the same.
Madison Rose Brown: The second child of Kody and Janelle, Madison Rose is happily married
to Caleb Brush. The couple is proud parents of 2 kids - son Axel James and daughter Evangalynn
Kodi who was diagnosed with FATCO Syndrome, a rare condition where bones in extremities
do not fully develop. As a result, the little girl underwent a foot amputation surgery last
year to create more mobility on her hand and foot.
Madison revealed to her 374K Instagram followers that her family has permanently shifted to
North Carolina, and also gave glimpses of their new home. The 25-year-old recently created
a lot of buzz for undergoing a drastic transformation having lost a significant amount of weight
which she credited to exercise and being mindful of her health.
Hunter Elias Brown: The sixth child of Kody and third child of Janelle, Hunter Elias graduated
from the United States Air Force Preparatory School In May 2016, then enrolled in the United
States Air Force Academy where he was a distinguished graduate, finishing in the 10% of his class.
This fall, Hunter will begin a Master's in nursing at the Johns Hopkins University. Unlike
his father, Hunter is not interested in living a polygamous lifestyle, and likes to keep
his personal life away from the spotlight.
Robert Garrison Brown: The 8th child of Kody and 4th child of Janelle, Robert Garrison
is enrolled at the College of Southern Nevada. In 2019, he opened an online clothing store
called ‘Bob’s Floral’ that sells Hawaiian floral shirts, but it has gone on hiatus since
last November. The 23-year-old loves traveling and doing nature photography, and if his Instagram
is any indication, he has an impressive artistic eye for photography and fashion. He has documented
his travels to numerous countries like England, Netherlands, France among others with his
28K followers.
The private star now goes by the name Robert which has been seen by many as an attempt
to distance himself from his infamous family. He is also a member of the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-Day Saints which renounced polygamy way back in 1890. That must have
led to some pretty awkward conversations at the Brown household!
Gabriel Brown: Gabriel is the ninth child for Kody and the fifth for Janelle. He was
born and raised in Utah until he was eleven years old after which he shifted to Las Vegas
along with the rest of his family.
A graduate of Centennial High School, the 20-year-old is enrolled in Northern Arizona
University. Gabriel worked 40 hours a week for 2 and half months to graduate early so
that he could go to the college of his choice and get free tuition. This clearly shows he
wants to build his career on his own terms without any financial support from his rich
parents.
Savanah Brown: The twelfth child for Kody and the sixth for Janelle, Savanah was just
five years old when the filming of Sister Wives began. She isn’t highly active on
social media but has over 2300 followers on her unverified Instagram account where she
has posted a few pictures of scenery and selfies. The 16-year-old certainly has evolved into
a beautiful teenager!
Aspyn Kristine Brown Thompson: Kody and Christine’s first child, Aspyn Kristine married childhood
friend Mitch Thompson who also hails from a polygamist family. She graduated from the
University of Nevada in early 2019. The 26-year-old works as an Assistant Manager of Events at
Kendra Scott, while Mitch is a carpenter at DMT Carpentry.
Mykelti Ann Brown Padron: Kody and Christine’s second child, Mykelti Ann married Tony Padron
in December 2016. The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Avalon Asa Padron earlier
this April. Christine threw the 25-year-old a book-themed baby shower, but Kody was notably
absent from the celebrations, amidst his and Christine's marriage struggles.
Paedon Rex Brown: The seventh child of Kody and the third of Christine, Paedon Rex joined
the military, and graduated from National Guard Boot Camp in May 2019. Earlier this
year, he had a nasty fall out with half-sister Mariah and her girlfriend Audrey on social
media over politics.
Mariah and Audrey are staunch supporters of the Black Lives Matter Movement. Taking a
dig at his sister, Paedon posted ‘back the blue’ with the #BlueLivesMatter on his Instagram,
hinting at the dispute between the 2 siblings. The 23-year-old who describes himself as ‘an
army man for life’ posts numerous photos related to his personal and professional life
with his 22.9K followers.
Gwendlyn Genielle Brown: The tenth child for Kody and the fourth for Christine, Gwendlyn
Genielle describes herself as a ‘Raging Bisexual’. Last year, she revealed that
she battled anorexia for many years. She took to Twitter lashing out at her siblings for
gossiping about her sexuality, and also accused her brother Paedon of being a racist. The
20-year-old who is an avid supporter of the Black Lives Matter Movement often shares her
views on different social issues. She is active on Instagram where she frequently shares pictures
that celebrate her family and friends with her 51K followers.
Ysabel Paige Brown: Ysabel Paige who is the fifth child of Kody and Christine, suffers
from a chronic condition called Scoliosis that causes her spine to curve from side to
side. The 18-year-old successfully underwent spine surgery to treat her condition last
fall. Ysabel moved in with her half-sister Madison and her family to continue her further
studies. It looks like she will be attending East Carolina University, which is the fourth-largest
university in the state. The statuesque teenager loves sharing photos of herself and her loved
ones with her 78.3K followers.
Truely Grace Brown: The thirteenth child for Kody and the sixth for Christine, Truely Grace’s
birth was documented in the episode of Sister Wives titled ‘A Sister in Labor’. In 2014,
she suffered a major health complication after having acute kidney failure and dehydration.
Given her grave condition, she wasn’t expected to survive but miraculously returned home
after 11 days in the hospital. Truely’s Instagram which is run by her older sister
Ysabel has numerous uploads which showcase her bubbly and fun-loving personality with
her 30K followers.
David Dayton Brown: David Dayton who goes by the name Dayton was adopted by Kody in
2015, 5 years after his marriage to Robyn. Unfortunately, the 21-year-old never had a
father figure growing up as his biological father David Jessop was absent for most of
his childhood. Dayton, who is on the autism spectrum, is a student at Northern Arizona
University.
Aurora Alice Brown: The second child of Robyn Brown and her ex-husband, Aurora Alice was
adopted by Kody when she was 13. The 19-year-old’s parents divorced in 2007, with the divorce
papers hinting that her father may have been an alcoholic. The teenager opened up about
her many panic attacks and anxiety symptoms in the past seasons, revealing that the stress
of her parents’ fighting and the Brown family’s several moves triggered her mental health
issues.
Breanna Rose Brown: Breanna Rose is the third child of Robyn with ex-husband David Preston
Jessop. The 17-year-old was adopted by Kody when she was just 10 years old. She, along
with her 2 siblings, legally changed their last names to Brown after their adoption.
Solomon Kody Brown: Solomon Kody is the first biological child of Robyn with Kody. The 9-year-old’s
birth was televised on the family’s TV series. He is also the last boy out of the 18 siblings.
He enjoys a special bond with Meri, who often shares the little boy’s photos with her
560K followers.
Ariella Mae Brown: The 18th child of Kody and the 5th child of Robyn, Ariella Mae is
the last one of the Brown siblings. Her birth was aired in an episode of Sister Wives titled
Baby Sister Is Born. The 5 and a half-year-old who has been regularly featured on the show
since her birth is adored by the entire Brown family.