Sister Wives star Meri Brown looks different after her split from Kody Brown and her weight-loss transformation. She was Kody’s first wife and was a champion of his relationship with Robyn Brown. Meri got legally divorced from Kody so that he could get legally married to Robyn in Sister Wives season 1. Her relationship with the Brown family patriarch took a nosedive after she virtually cheated on Kody and got catfished in the process. She thought she was talking to a man but found out she was communicating with a woman.
Kody was unable to move past Meri’s online communication and catfish scandal. Their marriage was doomed from then on, and he often disregarded Meri’s feelings throughout their relationship. She stayed close to the family even though her marriage to Kody was failing, but they decided to call it quits during Sister Wives season 18. Since leaving her husband of over three decades, Meri went on a weight loss journey and has made major lifestyle changes. Meri is a different, transformed woman since leaving Kody and going on a weight-loss transformation.
Meri Brown Looked Miserable Before Split With Kody Brown
On Sister Wives, Meri Sulked & Was Visibly Unhappy
Meri looked miserable before she split from Kody on Sister Wives. Despite being his first wife, Meri wasn't treated with respect by her husband. She was never a priority for Kody, and he made that known. Some of the worst things Kody said about Meri include saying he was “putting up with Meri” and “faking” their relationship. On their thirty-second wedding anniversary, Kody didn't reach out to Meri to say happy anniversary. She wanted to go to dinner with him to celebrate, but he said he was “watching the kids” and needed to check with Robyn.
When Meri called him on their anniversary, Kody admitted to the cameras that he “needed a reason to be able to say no” to going for dinner with her. Despite the hesitation, Kody went to dinner with Meri on their anniversary. Their night started well but took a turn when he mentioned how they were “faking relationships.” This startled Meri because she was still invested in their marriage. She said the moment was “a big realization” that her relationship with Kody was over.
“I don’t know why you even bother to call and say happy anniversary, Meri.”
While she was a little oblivious about their relationship, Meri was rightfully taken aback by Kody’s comments. She was still willing to work on their marriage and give the relationship a fair shot. Kody hadn’t informed her that he had checked out of the relationship but was acting that way. Meri looked miserable while Kody was stringing her along. She fought so hard for a man who was no longer in love with her. Meri poured most of her energy into their relationship while he was doing the same with his other wife, Roby
Meri Brown Looked So Tired While She Was With Kody Brown
She Was Emotionally & Physically Exhausted In Her Marriage
Oddly enough, Meri looked tired while she was with Kody. She had dark circles under her eyes in her confessionals, a sign of exhaustion. Meri was always fighting for Kody’s attention but often fell short. She tirelessly attempted to show Kody that she was there for him and present in their relationship. For quite some time, Meri didn’t see her husband was checked out and invested in only one of his relationships. During the holidays, Meri spent time with Kody, Robyn, and their children. She isolated herself from the rest of the family to stay close to Kody.
“I am still her because I’m still trying. Six years later, I’m still here, 10 years, 15, 20 years later I’m still here. It’s what I want.”
The strain on their relationship was evident in Sister Wives. Notably, Meri and Kody didn't have an intimate relationship, which was the real reason Christine Brown left him as well. Sister Wives has always been one of the best reality TV shows; however, the experience wasn’t a show for Meri — it was her real life. It started as an entertaining series that let the audience in on the workings of polygamy. As the show has gone on, it’s hurt Kody’s relationships with the family, including his previous marriage with Meri.
Meri Brown's A Whole New Woman After Leaving Kody Brown
She Has Taken Back Her Life & Is Spreading Positivity
Meri has transformed into a whole new woman since leaving her husband of over 30 years. On Instagram, Meri posted a selfie smiling with a lighthearted caption. “Just another Saturday, standing in the Las Vegas sun,” she said, adding, “Because why not??” Since leaving her marriage, Meri has lost weight and gained confidence. Her face has gotten slimmer in recent social media posts since the split. Living in an awkward place with Kody for so long wore down Meri’s emotional and physical state.
While it was hard to break up, it was the best decision Meri could have made for herself.
She’s been leading a new lifestyle since exiting her marriage with Kody. Most of Meri’s social media posts showcase her embarking on a new adventure or sharing the positive parts of her life. She has thrown herself into her business, Lizzie’s Heritage Inn, while continuing to work on other projects. Meri shares inspiration with her friends and followers on Instagram as well. Instead of sulking and mourning the loss of her marriage, Meri has transformed her life for the better.
Meri Brown Looks Gorgeous Lately
She Has That Post-Divorce Glow
Meri is glowing from the inside out in her recent social media posts. On Meri’s Instagram, she has created her “Fridays with Friends” series. Each Friday, Meri goes live on Instagram with her friend, Jenn Sullivan. She started the series during the pandemic to cultivate community and give her friends and followers something to look forward to each week. Jenn has always been a strong support system for Meri, even when she was married to Kody. It’s nice to see her close friendship with Jenn has maintained post-split.
Meri’s enjoying life more since leaving Kody and losing weight. “Fridays with Friends” was a clever way for her to spread light and positivity among her community. In Sister Wives, Meri looked visibly miserable and tired. The Meri on social media is completely different than the person on Sister Wives. Since having time apart from Kody and moving away from Flagstaff, Arizona, Meri has transformed her life.
For years, Meri was unhappy on Sister Wives. It was obvious to everyone except herself that Kody was checked out of their relationship and fully invested in his marriage and family with Robyn. Since splitting from Kody, she’s undergone a weight-loss transformation and has become a new woman.
