Here’s Why Sister Wives star Janelle Brown’s Marriage to Kody Wasn’t Supported

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As Sister Wives fans have seen over the years, Janelle Brown is one strong cookie. She has dealt with sister wives who were jealous and controlling, a husband who thought the sun revolved around him, and starting over after her failed divorce in her 50s. So it didn’t come as a surprise that she has been independent her entire life. This week’s all-new episode shined a light onto her early years with Kody Brown, and fans learned she didn’t always have the support of her family. 

Janelle Brown was left alone at the altar

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Even though Janelle and Kody seemed to have a loving marriage for the most part, their 1993 wedding was anything but supportive. It turns out that Janelle’s family was furious with her for entering into a polygamous marriage and joining the church—so much so that most of them boycotted her wedding. While helping Christine Brown shop for her wedding dress, the mother of six reflected on her wedding to the polygamous patriarch, and she didn’t seem to have the happiest of memories.

While Sister Wives fans looked at an old wedding photo, Janelle mentioned, “I actually didn’t have a wedding dress. When Kody and I got married, my family was very upset with my decision to join the faith. So most of my family was not talking to me or associating with me,” Janelle explained in a confessional interview. “I had a green dress I wore. That was it.” The gown was modest and plain, but Janelle looked happy.

Janelle Brown’s family felt she was making a mistake

As Sister Wives fans listened, Janelle revealed that only one member of her family witnessed her saying her vows to Kody, which was her mom. Janelle smiled as she shared, “My mom was at the wedding because she came to save me from the polygamists and ended up marrying Kody’s dad three months before we got married. So my mom was obviously OK with it. But the rest of my family was really not OK with it. So they didn’t come.”

Janelle’s mother, Sheryl Usher, who has since passed away, was one of William Winn Brown’s three wives. But as fans know, Janelle doesn’t do anything half-assed. The North Carolina resident is known for her research skills and made sure to learn all she could about polygamy before dipping her toe in. She told viewers, “After several months of investigation, I decided that it was for me. Before that, I had just put my interest in Kody in the back of my mind. After I had joined the faith, it became very apparent to me that what I’d been experiencing and how I’d been feeling towards Kody were stirrings that I did belong in his family,” she said. “But I really couldn’t process it until I had actually embraced the faith. And then, all of a sudden, it made sense to me.”

Janelle Brown and Kody Brown are connected more than spiritually

For most, it might be odd to marry the stepson of your mother’s husband. But it seems all is fair in polygamy and the Mormon religion. Janelle was married to Adam Barber before meeting Kody. And while this fact in itself isn’t such a big deal. The jaw-dropper here is the fact that Adam was Meri Brown’s brother. In the family memoir Becoming Sister, Wives, Janelle once wrote that she had only lived with Adam for six months. She wrote of Kody at the time, “I was in the middle of a horrible divorce and had no idea how to handle the sensation Kody’s entrance conjured in me.”

Janelle never followed up about whether her family ever accepted her. But it is safe to say that Janelle has reconnected with most of her relatives. In recent years, she has posted vacations with her sister and often had her mother on Sister Wives. It just goes to show that even though family might not always understand the reason behind a decision, most of the time, they will come around and eventually support you. Janelle needs support now more than ever as she embarks on her new, single life, far away from Kody’s controlling hands. 

Sister Wives airs on Sundays on TLC. 

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Best Idol Plays in Survivor History

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Hidden Immunity Idols were first introduced in Season 11 of Survivor and have since become a staple of the game. The advantage keeps the game interesting and makes it harder to eliminate players. I’ll never grow tired of watching a player foil a majority alliance’s plans with a secret Immunity Idol. We’ve seen countless clever Idol plays in the last 47 seasons, but some reign supreme among the pack.

Let’s take a look at the best Idol plays in Survivor history.

Amanda Kimmel saves herself with a surprise Idol on Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites

In Survivor: Fans vs. Favorites, Amanda Kimmel saved herself from elimination on Day 33 by playing an Immunity Idol. The California native found the Idol on Exile Island but kept it a secret. She played the secret advantage at the final six, foiling the group’s plan to vote her out and ending Alexis Jones’ time on the island.

Amanda’s Idol was unique because production chose to keep viewers in the dark as to whether she found it or not. The decision not to show her finding the Idol made the episode much more suspenseful. We were just as surprised as the castaways when she pulled out the advantage at Tribal Council.

Russell Hantz gives Parvati Shallow his Idol on Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains

In Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains, Russell Hantz managed to keep him and his number one ally, Parvati Shallow, in the game with the help of an Immunity Idol. The Villain tribe suspected Russell had an Idol, so they devised a plan to split the vote between Parvati and Russell to (hopefully) flush the Immunity Idol. Russell caught wind of the plan and convinced Tyson Apostol to vote for Parvati instead of him. At Tribal, Russell gave his Idol to Parvati, nullifying the majority of votes cast against her. Tyson’s stupid decision cost him the game. He received the second most votes at Tribal and was sent to Ponderosa.

Natalie Anderson gives her Idol to Jaclyn Schultz on Survivor: Blood vs. Water

In Survivor: Blood vs. Water, Natalie Anderson made the bold decision to use her Idol to save Jaclyn Schultz. When Jeff Probst asked if anyone wanted to play an Idol, Natalie stood up and asked Jaclyn, “Did you vote for who I told you to vote for?” Jaclyn nodded, which gave Natalie enough reassurance to give her the Idol. The play resulted in Baylor Wilson’s elimination from the game. The move turned the game on its head. Up to that point, Baylor and her mom Missy Payne were an unstoppable duo in the game.

Kelly Wentworth saves herself on Survivor: Second Chance

If Russel is the king of Immunity Idols, Kelley Wentworth is the queen. The Washington native is known for being the first woman to find multiple Immunity Idols in a season. My favorite Idol play by Kelley is in Survivor: Second Chance when she used her Idol to nullify the nine votes cast against her. She found the Idol in Episode 1 and didn’t tell a soul of its existence, so naturally, her fellow castaways were shocked when she pulled it out at the second Tribal Council post-merge. The Idol saved Kelley’s game and solidified her reputation as a master strategist.

Parvati Shallow’s Double Idol play

Russell’s Idol play in Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains was impressive, but it pales in comparison to Parvati’s double Idol move. The Heroes tribe was determined to weaken the Villain tribe post-merge, so they devised a plan to target one of them at Tribal Council.

Earlier in the season, James “J.T.” Thomas gave Russell his Idol after he suspected there was a woman’s alliance with the Villain tribe. Russell gave the Idol to Parvati, who he believed was in danger. Parvati took the Idol and didn’t tell him she already had an Immunity Idol in her possession. The Heroes tribe worried that Parvati had an Idol, so they decided to throw the votes on Jerri Manthey. At Tribal, Parvati shocked everyone when she gave one Idol to Jerri and the other to Sandra Diaz-Twine. The move saved Jerri from elimination and resulted in J.T. being eliminated by his own Idol.

Rachel LaMont Saves herself with an Idol

Rachel LaMont survived her own funeral on Survivor 47. The Michigan native was the number one target at final six. She won multiple Immunity challenges, found advantages, and played a savvy social game. Her fellow castaways planned to vote her out at Tribal Council and didn’t hide their intentions. Multiple players told her she was going home tonight barring a miracle. Lucky for her, she had a miracle in her back pocket.

At Tribal, Rachel foiled the group’s plan where she played a secret Immunity Idol, nullifying the votes cast against her.

Survivor airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.

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