Janelle Brown Celebrates Major Milestone After Kody Brown Split — ‘Sort Of Taking It All In!’
Janelle Brown has been part of Sister Wives since it began in 2010. For nearly 30 years, she was spiritually married to Kody Brown, and they have six children together. Janelle says her whole life was once decided by committee. She split from Kody in 2022 and has since moved forward on her own. Her story has been central to the show.
After the split from Kody, she is rebuilding an independent life without any influence. She moved out of the home and also introduced her new partner, Pete, on social media a few months back. Now, she remains close to her daughter and son-in-law. With a new partner and a major milestone, Janelle feels fantastic. What major milestone did she celebrate that left her feeling surreal? Keep reading for the full story.
Sister Wives: Janelle Brown Glows in Her New Relationship With Pete
Janelle Brown is enjoying what she calls her “passenger princess” era. In a recent Instagram video, the Sister Wives star showed how her boyfriend, Pete, spoils her. He drives, opens her car door, and makes sure she feels cared for in old-fashioned ways. Janelle admitted that no one has ever treated her the way Pete does. She thanked Pete for always watching out for her. Janelle also shared loved-up photos from a fancy white tablecloth dinner he planned during a Phoenix visit.
Fans flooded her page with sweet comments. Many said Janelle’s smile has changed a lot compared to her years with Kody Brown. Some noted that Kody expected princess treatment from his wives instead of giving it. One fan said the update made their heart happy and that Janelle deserves all of Pete’s attention. Another said Pete treats her the way she should have been treated all along. The new season of Sister Wives will feature Janelle and Pete’s relationship, since it focuses on the ex-wives now.
Sister Wives: Janelle Brown Shares A Big Moment That Has Her Feeling “Almost Detached”
Janelle Brown has hit a big milestone. She finally has the keys to her new North Carolina home, which she built from the ground up. In a first look at Sister Wives Season 21, she walks inside for the first time. Janelle says she is excited, but she feels almost detached. She explains that she is just taking it all in, and this happens when something is really big. The home sits on 156 acres she bought with her daughter, Madison, and son-in-law, Caleb Brush.
She shared the purchase news in December 2024. Janelle also reflects on how much her life has changed. She says she lived with Kody for 30 years, and committee decisions shaped her whole life. Now, she is building a flower farm and making her own choices. She admits it almost felt wrong, since no one was giving opinions or approving her moves.
Then she reminds herself she did it all on her own. This season also introduces her new boyfriend, Pete. The new season will feature their relationship. Other big changes are coming to Sister Wives. TLC confirmed in the Season 21 trailer that Kody and Robyn Brown will not return after 16 years. For more updates, follow TV Season & Spoilers.