Christine Brown has made a surprising revelation concerning her past relationship with ex-husband Kody Brown. During an episode of Sister Wives, Christine confirmed that she and Kody are actually distant cousins. This revelation adds an interesting layer to their already complicated history.
Christine and Kody’s Familial Connection
At 53 years old, Christine shared her unusual family ties with her partner David Woolley in the episode aired on December 28. She stated, “I did marry a convert, but I was still related to him too. Yeah, I’m related to Kody.” Christine explained that they are third cousins once removed, a relationship that is legal but highlights the close-knit nature of their community.
A Lighthearted Family Joke
Janelle Brown, Christine’s former sister wife, corroborated this distant family connection. She noted that their polygamist community often joked about how Christine and Kody were cousins prior to their marriage. Janelle, 56, remarked, “It was a very distant relationship…but they would always joke about being cousins.”
Polygamy and Familial Ties
The surprising revelation is indicative of the tight-knit relationships often found in polygamist communities. Janelle discussed the small size of their community, emphasizing that familial ties frequently overlap in unexpected ways. Both Janelle and Christine are part of a broader narrative filled with complex relationships.
- Christine Brown: Former wife of Kody Brown, revealed her relationship with him.
- Kody Brown: Christine’s ex-husband, to whom she was spiritually married from 1994 to 2021.
- Janelle Brown: Christine’s close friend and former sister wife, who shared insights about the relationship.
- David Woolley: Christine’s current partner, who reacted to the revelation.
Current Dynamics Among the Browns
As the dynamics among the Brown family continue to evolve, Christine and Janelle have both navigated their separate paths since leaving Kody. Janelle has also confirmed her separation from Kody, adding to the family restructuring that has been a significant theme in recent episodes of Sister Wives.
The series has provided a platform for Christine and other family members to discuss their experiences candidly. This latest episode also featured Kody meeting Meri Brown in Cedar City, Utah, to engage in what he called an “ex-wives apology tour,” though the interactions proved tense.
Future Episodes
Sister Wives continues to air on TLC, providing a window into the lives of the Brown family as they navigate their intricate relationships. Fans can anticipate more revelations and insights in upcoming episodes.
