Janelle Brown, who married Kody Brown as his second wife, recently reflected on her brief marriage to Adam Barber, Meri’s brother. Describing this union as a ‘starter marriage,’ Janelle shared that they lived together for only six months and divorced after two years in 1990. Addressing her unique connection to Kody, Janelle noted that their paths didn’t cross frequently during her marriage to Adam, except on occasional visits to Meri’s home.
After her divorce, Janelle entered a plural marriage with Kody in 1993, alongside Christine and Robyn, contributing to the family’s well-known dynamic. Initially, Janelle found Kody and Meri intriguing and even double-dated with them before moving toward a more serious relationship after her growing interest in their faith. A chance meeting, introduced by Meri, sparked Janelle’s journey toward conversion, ultimately leading her to become Kody’s wife.
As the Brown family’s unity has fractured following Kody’s splits from Christine, Janelle, and Meri, Kody’s relationship with Robyn is now facing challenges. Robyn expressed feeling isolated and frustrated, while Kody admitted his anger had negatively impacted their bond. This evolution in their relationships marks a significant shift from the earlier connected days Janelle reminisces about.