Are Janelle and Christine Brown still 'Sister Wives'? TLC stars prove divorce couldn't affect their deep bond

In the premiere episode of 'Sister Wives' Season 18, Christine Brown and Janelle Brown appeared to be on amicable terms
Janelle and Christine Brown are close friends even after their divorce from Kody Brown (YouTube/@tlc and Instagram/@janellebrown117)
Janelle and Christine Brown are close friends even after their divorce from Kody Brown (YouTube/@tlc and Instagram/@janellebrown117)

FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Kody Brown's polyamorous marriage fell apart just months after Christine Brown ended their 25 years of marriage. Soon after Christine announced her and Kody's separation, Janelle Brown also parted ways with Kody.

Christine and Janelle might not be in a polyamorous marriage setup but have recently proved that divorce with Kody didn't affect their relationship. In the premiere episode of 'Sister Wives' Season 18, Christine and Janelle appeared to be on amicable terms.


 
 
 
 
 
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Christine helps Janelle Brown around the house

In the latest episode of 'Sister Wives' Season 18, Christine Brown was asked by Kody Brown to spend her Christmas with him and his children at his place which he shares with his current wife Robyn Brown. However, Christine didn't seem thrilled by Kody's proposal.

She noted that she would love to hang out with Janelle Brown and her children instead of going to Robyn's house during Christmas. As expected, Christine went to Janelle's place.

Additionally, Christine helped Janelle around the house in a sweet moment. She also enjoyed being with Janelle's children.

Are Janelle and Christine Brown still 'Sister Wives'?

Christine Brown and Janelle Brown formed a strong friendship throughout their marriage with Kody Brown. The duo is going strong even after their respective splits from the TLC show's star.

Janelle and Christine have been close and in constant touch with each other amid the Brown family's shakeup. Janelle's bond with the 'Cooking With Just Christine' star was evident even to their children.

In a YouTube video from January 2023, Kody and Christine’s daughter Gwendlyn credited her mom for helping Janelle find her voice. Notably, despite their spilt with Kody, Janelle, and Christine still consider each other's sister wives.


 
 
 
 
 
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Who is 'Sisters Wives' star Christine Brown?

Christine Ruth Brown was born on April 18, 1972, and was the third wife of Kody Brown. They have six children and three grandchildren together.

Christine's parents were practicing polygamists at the time of her birth. However, she claimed that her parents were perfect and exemplary polygamists who never fought.

Christine graduated from Taylorsville High School in 1990. Christine got married to Kody on March 25, 1994, after meeting him through her sister in the summer of 1990.

Christine recently married David Woolley in July 2023 after a whirlwind romance.


 
 
 
 
 
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Who is 'Sisters Wives' star Janelle Brown?

Janelle Brown was born on May 6, 1969. She was the second wife of Kody Brown and they have six children together -- Logan, Hunter, Robert, Gabriel, Maddie, and Savannah.

After Janelle's father died in 1972, her mother married Kody's late father, Winn Brown, making them eventual spouses and stepsiblings.

She attended Bountiful High School and married Adam Barber, who is Meri Brown's brother in Salt Lake City, Utah, in December of 1988. After her divorce, Janelle "spiritually" married Kody in 1993.


 
 
 
 
 
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'Sister Wives' Season 18 premiered on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 10 pm ET on TLC.

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