8 Reasons Why Meri Brown Is The True Sister Wives Villain

Summary Meri Brown manipulates situations to make herself look like a victim, causing rifts in her polygamous family.

Meri's children and ex-wives have accused her of being cruel and manipulative, labeling her as a bully.

Meri's behavior, including stirring up drama and forming alliances for personal gain, has alienated her from her family members.

Meri Brown has some malicious tendencies, making her the real villain of Sister Wives. The California native married Kody Brown in 1990. After the newly married couple discussed their future together, they decided to enter a polygamous lifestyle. In 1993, Meri and Kody welcomed Janelle Brown into their family. The two liked the change so much that they didn't wait long before welcoming another wife. In 1994, the trio welcomed Christine Brown into their family. Together, the four people formed the most perfect household. They spent nearly 15 years together before Kody married his fourth and final wife, Robyn Brown.

Kody's obsession with his most recent wife grew over time. Most of his time was now spent with Robyn, leaving Meri, Janelle, and Christine feeling unloved. In addition, Kody gave up trying to resolve his marital issues, which destroyed his first three marriages beyond repair. Finally, in 2021, Christine decided to call it quits on her marriage with Kody. Janelle split from Kody the following year, deciding to put herself above her polygamous relationship. Meri waited the longest in the hopes of healing her relationship with Kody. Nevertheless, she gave up in 2023.

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8 Meri Acts Like The Victim

Meri Loves Playing The Role Of An Underdog in The Brown Family

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Most viewers know that Meri got the short end of the stick in her relationship with Kody. However, it's not hard to see that she was never a victim but voluntarily chose that polygamous life.

Over the last few years, she has acted as if Kody and the rest of the family had been unfair to her. Meri has also pretended to be a victim for most of her life, using things like her infertility to make others feel bad for her. The Sister Wives star has succeeded at making herself likable.

7 Paedon Has Called Meri Out For Being Cruel

Meri Has Been Labeled As A "Monster" Mother

Meri also has a terrible reputation among her family, especially the kids. Christine's son, Paedon Brown, previously talked to reality TV blogger John Yates about growing up in a polygamous household. He said that Meri mistreated him and other kids, claiming the word "abrasive" isn't good enough to describe how horrible she was to the Brown family children. He also reminded fans of how his sister, Maddie Brown, described Meri. He pointed out that she called Kody's first wife "abusive," comparing her to a "monster." Paedon didn't mince his words while taking shots at Meri.

6 Meri Is Very Similar To Robyn

Meri & Robyn Have A Strange Friendship

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Villains often get along well, especially when they plot against the heroes. A good example of this is the friendship between Meri and Robyn.

Kody had four wives and one big family, but Meri only got along with Robyn and didn't try to build a relationship with Christine and Janelle. Robyn also did the same by befriending Meri but avoiding the other two ladies. It seems the two ladies purposely chose to be with each other for ulterior motives. Robyn stayed friends with Meri to ensure Janelle and Christine didn't outnumber her. Meri chose Robyn to remain close to Kody.

5 Meri Seemingly Bullies The Brown Family

Meri Went Behind Janelle & Christine's Backs

Many Sister Wives viewers have labeled Meri a bully. Two years ago, a Redditor with the username @gemurmel made a post on the Sister Wives Reddit page. The Redditor wrote, "Meri is a bully," reminding fans of her terrible reaction to Christine's cooking show. The Redditor also reminded viewers about when she looked for a new wife with Kody behind Janelle and Christine's backs. The Redditor added, "one can only imagine how much s**t has been going on in the last 25 years," stating that Meri's snake-like behavior is the reason nobody in the family gets along with her.

4 Meri Stirred The Pot Between The Wives

Meri Finds Joy In Watching Others Struggle

Meri has a habit of stirring the pot, which makes her a villain. Over the years, fans have noticed her enjoying the drama between her family members. One such instance happened when Kody attacked Christine. A Redditor talked about the situation and wrote (via @Big-Reaction-6158), "Meri looked happier than she's looked in YEARS! Sick how she took enjoyment in Christine being treated so harshly." Meri's behavior makes it obvious that she enjoys seeing others struggle. She also likes to stir the pot by making remarks, causing chaos among her family members.

3 None Of The Ex-Wives Really Talk To Meri

Janelle & Christine Avoid Meri

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Like villains, Meri doesn't get along with many people in her vicinity. Others sense her negative energy and try to avoid her as much as they can.

Meri's present relationship with other Sister Wives is a great example of that. Neither Christine nor Janelle wants to stay connected to Meri. They also don't like her social media posts or support her new business ventures. Meanwhile, Christine and Janelle have a strong relationship and share mutual interests. It's possible that everyone knows how wicked Meri can be and wants to stay away from her.

2 Meri Is Very Manipulative

Meri Craves Attention & Often Resorts To Manipulative Behavior

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Meri is too manipulative, just as much as Kody. A few months ago, a Redditor named @britem2 reminded Sister Wives viewers of Meri's behavior. The Reddit user wrote, "I believe Meri initiated the divorce as some sort of attention grab or way to make herself feel relevant in the family," theorizing that Meri planned the whole thing. Another Redditor commented on the theory and added, "manipulative, sure. The first three had to be in order to survive." Meri downplaying her catfish scandal is another major red flag that showcases her manipulative personality.

1 Does Meri Take Advantage Of Her Popularity To Run A Shady Business?

Meri Is Part Of An MLM Scheme

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Meri could also be labeled as a villain because of her real-life antics. Outside of reality TV, she makes a living off of her business. However, many think she's in a shady business and part of an MLM scheme. A Redditor @Kaleidoscope820 pointed out Meri's controversial moves, writing, "Meri makes a living off of selling clothing?? People actually buy LuLaRoe? Who is coming to her Airbnb to try on lularoe clothing?" Many people answered the questions, stating that it's an MLM scheme. With Kody out of the picture in Meri's life, Sister Wives viewers can spot her vile actions more distinctly.

Sister Wives seasons 1-18 can be streamed on Discovery+.

Source: John Yates/YouTube, @gemurmel/Reddit, @Big-Reaction-6158/Reddit, @britem2/Reddit, @Kaleidoscope820/Reddit