Meri Brown | Source: YouTube.com/@TLC
The reality star is embracing a new chapter after ending her marriage of over 30 years. She has shared glimpses of her journey, including her stunning new home, which also serves as her workspace. See the photos!
“Sister Wives” star Meri Brown unveiled her new carriage house in a recent episode of the reality show. The move marks a fresh start following her divorce from polygamist Kody Brown, paving the way for her independence.
Meri, Kody’s first wife of four, married him in 1990. The couple
spent 32 years married
and 35 years together, during which they welcomed a son, Leon Brown. Though they had been legally divorced since 2014, Meri revealed in an October 2024 episode that she officially ended their marriage through their church in early 2024.
(L-R) Christine, Janelle, Kody, Robyn, and Meri Brown attend the opening night of the Nevada Ballet Theatre’s Production of “The Nutcracker” on December 15, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. | Source: Getty Images
The TV star has embraced peace following the end of her marriage. “I’m in a really good place. I feel very peaceful about our situation,” she
shared
on the show, though she noted Kody’s struggle with the split, calling him “mean.” “He clearly has a lot of internal that he still needs to work on,” she added.
Meri Brown on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
During a candid one-on-one, Meri reminded Kody that she is no longer his wife and has no interest in spending time with him and his fourth wife, Robyn Brown, even during the holidays.
Meri Brown during an episode of “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
When Kody admitted uncertainty about their future relationship,
saying
, “I don’t know how we define ourselves with other each other from here,” Meri firmly responded, “We’re exes, let’s be real. You don’t need to worry about me.” She concluded the conversation by
expressing
, “I just wish you knew how amazing of a person I really am.”
During another meeting with her ex and Robyn, Meri revealed her plans to move out within weeks, prompting Kody to
ask
, “Why so early?” In a confessional, she expressed confusion over his reaction, noting that after years of pushing her away, he now seemed reluctant to let her go.
Meri Brown appears on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Kody, on the other hand, admitted privately that he felt her departure was for the best but refrains from sharing his true feelings with her,
saying
it’s not “safe” to do so.
Despite the emotional tension, Meri asked the father of her child for help with her move, including driving the moving truck, to which he agreed.
Jokingly, she
called
it her “severance package,” adding in a confessional, “I failed to ask for alimony when we got the legal divorce, so I’m kind of out that, so, you know, I’ve put 30 years into this, like, help me move and get out of here, then we’ll just be good to go. We’ll call it even.”
Meri’s new chapter has been supported by her close circle. On the November 3, 2024 episode of “Sister Wives,” she celebrated her 53rd birthday with a special gift—a renovated carriage house designed by her friends Blair Struble and Jenn Sullivan.
Once a simple “storage” area, the two-story house was transformed into a dual-purpose retreat, featuring space for Meri’s online clothing business and a personal gym.
Meri Brown reacting to her newly renovated carriage house on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Thrilled about the renovation, she
expressed
, “It was a cement floor and just basic walls. […] I have some high expectations for this. I have seen some of the work that Blair does. I am so excited to see this.”
Meri Brown walking up the stairs of her carriage house on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Meri was visibly moved as she stepped into her revamped carriage house,
calling
it “completely transformed” and “really pretty.” The updated lower level features a wardrobe area, a work desk, and a marble island.
The lower level of Meri Brown’s renovated carriage house on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Praising the details, she
said
, “This is the most amazing transformation. […] But one of the best parts about it is the countertop. I’m dying. It’s amazing, amazing.”
Meri Brown admiring her renovated carriage house on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Meri’s excitement didn’t stop there, as the carriage house also features an upstairs workout space tailored for strength training. Embracing her fresh start, she
noted
, the space is “all mine” and ideal for “being me.”
Meri Brown’s workout space featured on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
The mother of one reflected on her journey, noting that she has grown into a sense of independence and confidence over time. She acknowledged that reclaiming this home within the family has played a significant role in her personal growth.
Meri Brown and Blair Struble on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Meri further expressed her excitement about this new chapter,
saying
she now feels “in charge” in her home, adding, “And I am so happy about the life that I’m creating and the table that I have.”
Meri Brown embracing Blair Struble on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Building on her reflections, the TV personality shared a heartfelt tribute to her late mother. After her passing, the family turned her mother’s shirts into memory bears.
Meri Brown’s desk space in her carriage house featured on “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
One of these sentimental keepsakes now sits on a shelf in the carriage house, a touching reminder that “keeps my mom close,” she
explained
.
Meri Brown blowing out candles on a cake during an episode of “Sister Wives” | Source: YouTube/TLC
Meri also honored her mother in a March 2024 Instagram post featuring a photo of the two. In a heartfelt message, she shared the love, support, and warmth her mother always provided. The public figure
described
her mom as someone who “loved without question and beyond measure,” making everyone feel special in her presence.
Meri also shared how much her mother cherished her grandchildren, finding comfort in the belief that she was welcoming Garrison Brown—Kody’s son with his second wife, Janelle Brown—in heaven. She
wrote
, “Keep an eye on our boy up there, Mom! And give him a hug for me!”
Meri Brown’s
journey reflects her resilience and strength. By embracing new beginnings while cherishing the memories of her past, she’s creating a life full of purpose and independence, showing it’s never too late to start fresh.