Sister Wives: Is Meri Brown's Facetune Filtering Out Of Control? (She's Still Using Filters After Garrison's Passing)

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Summary Meri Brown's changing appearance on social media, aided by filters, has sparked speculation and scrutiny from Sister Wives viewers.

Meri's use of filters may be a coping mechanism due to self-worth struggles from her troubled marriage with Kody.

Despite criticisms, Meri should be free to use filters for confidence and positivity, especially during her grieving period.

Sister Wives star Meri Brown, the first wife of estranged husband Kody Brown, has been posting to social media with a very different look. She recently lost a significant amount of weight, and her appearance has been brighter since Meri and Kody announced the end of their marriage in January 2023. However, it seems that more than her weight loss and attitude have contributed to Meri's changing looks, as her social media posts appear to be heavily filtered. With Sister Wives season 19 on the horizon, speculation about the Brown family is growing, especially now that the family is fractured.

Meri and Kody had a troubled marriage. Meri struggled with jealousy after Kody married wives Janelle Brown, Christine Brown, and Robyn Brown. She faced infertility before and after giving birth to their only child, Leon. A catfishing scandal further damaged Meri and Kody’s relationship, which was never repaired before their eventual breakup. Now, the Brown family is mourning the passing of son Garrison Brown, who died by suicide on March 5, 2024. As she grieves Garrison’s loss, Meri's appearance in her social media posts has been the subject of frequent scrutiny.

Meri Brown Looks Super Glamorous Lately - Is She Using Facetune To Get This Look?

Meri Appears Flawless In Her Social Media Posts

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Meri has been looking naturally gorgeous in recent years, especially since leaving her marriage to Kody, but some speculate that recent social media posts depict a more drastic difference than a new attitude. Her face appears more angular than it did on Sister Wives, and her skin looks unnaturally flawless. These photos most likely use a filter such as Facetune. Facetune filters photos and videos to smooth out skin, remove flaws, and adjust lighting.

However, Meri’s appearance has also changed due to other reasons. In contrast to her oftentimes somber or reserved demeanor on the show, Meri's social media posts appear jovial, particularly when she is with her best friend Jenn Sullivan in their “Fridays With Friends” segment. In a recent clip, Meri could not stop laughing long enough to finish her sentence. Meri also posted pictures revealing new weight loss, and her clothing is brighter and less conservative than in the early seasons of Sister Wives. Meri's use of Facetune in addition to these factors makes the change in her appearance much more prominent.

Sometimes, Meri Brown Seems To Look Different

Other Factors May Contribute To Meri's Changing Looks

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A recent Instagram video depicts Meri in a natural light, and she is glowing. The variation in her appearance could be attributed to her use of filters. However, a person’s appearance varies based on many things, including their health and mood. Meri and the Brown family have endured a horrible loss, and she most likely does not feel her best every day. Furthermore, Meri Brown accused Kody of disrespectful behavior and is likely still recovering from his mistreatment of her. Her use of filters could be how she copes when she feels particularly vulnerable.

Kody and Meri did not have a functioning marriage for many years, which certainly took a toll on her confidence. Kody did not stay at Meri's house as he did with his other wives. He revealed during Sister Wives season 17 that he no longer considered himself married to Meri, which was the catalyst for their breakup. Kody later claimed that he had never loved his other wives the way he loved Robyn. Kody's poor treatment of Meri in particular led her to struggle with her self-worth, so it is understandable that she uses Facetune to present a flawless appearance.

Physical attributes are part of what makes each person unique. Meri looks beautiful with filters, but she also looks just as beautiful without them. If Meri uses filters because of insecurity, hopefully, she will find ways to boost her confidence beyond her physical appearance. However, if she is using filters because she enjoys seeing herself differently and wants to present herself to others that way, she should not be shamed for it.

Is Meri Brown Too Dependent On Filters?

Meri Should Do What Makes Her Comfortable

Custom Image via Meri Brown at Instagram

Social media filters are increasingly common, especially among celebrities and reality stars. Meri Brown is hardly alone in experimenting with filters as a way to make herself look younger and fresher in her posts. A woman’s looks are so often the subject of conversation, with the emphasis on appearance drowning out the point she wants to get across. Meri has received criticism for not looking attractive enough, and she receives criticism for looking too attractive.

In a recent Instagram video with Jenn, Meri appears carefree, wearing a light-colored pullover to match her lighthearted mood. She engages with viewers and her dog, showing off a much more friendly demeanor than usually seen on Sister Wives. Rather than focusing on her face, viewers should pay attention to Meri and Jenn's words.

Meri deserves to enjoy her newfound freedom and to feel good about herself while doing so.

Meri has had so much of her life scrutinized. She has suffered through a difficult marriage, tense relationships with her sister wives, and the recent grief related to Garrison’s passing, all while appearing on Sister Wives for 18 seasons. While she is clearly affected by the dissolution of her marriage, Meri has no regrets about being married to Kody and is looking forward to the next chapter in her life. Meri deserves to enjoy her newfound freedom and to feel good about herself while doing so.

Meri Brown has a radiant inner and outer beauty. It is her right to present her appearance however she chooses. As Meri works through her emotions surrounding Garrison Brown's death, she should be able to do whatever she needs to stay positive and happy. If using Facetune to refine her appearance in social media posts gives the Sister Wives star extra confidence and positivity, Meri should continue to do so without shame or judgment.

Sister Wives is available to stream on Discovery+ and MAX.

Source: Meri Brown/Instagram