Sister Wives

About Sister Wives

Sister Wives is a reality television series that premiered in 2010. The show documents the life of Kody Brown, a polygamist who lives with his four wives, Meri, Janelle, Christine, and Robyn, along with their 18 children. The series showcases the everyday challenges faced by the family living in a society that shuns their lifestyle.

Making / Production

The show is produced by Puddle Monkey Productions in association with Figure 8 Films. The series creator, Timothy Gibbons, aimed to portray the reality of a polygamous family and share a unique story that opens up a world for the audience that they wouldn't typically understand or experience.

Actors

• Kody Brown: Kody is the husband at the center of the polygamist family. As himself in the series, he gives viewers a firsthand look into the trials and triumphs of maintaining relationships with his four wives.
• Meri Brown: Meri is Kody's first wife. Her emotional journey and strength play a significant role throughout the series.
• Janelle Brown: Kody's second wife, Janelle, portrays a logical and business-savvy personality in the polygamous family.
• Christine Brown: As Kody's third wife, Christine brings humour and light-heartedness to the family dynamics.
• Robyn Brown: Robyn, Kody’s fourth wife, adds a fresh perspective to the established family structure.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show caused controversy when it debuted, prompting an investigation into the family's lifestyle by Utah officials.
• Despite polygamy being illegal in the U.S., the Browns managed to avoid charges and continue with their lifestyle.
• The family follows a religious group called the Apostolic United Brethren.

Quotes

• "Love should be multiplied, not divided." - Kody Brown
• "It's not just a choice about living this lifestyle, it's about living it with him." - Meri Brown
• "We may be different, but our family is like any other family - love will keep us together.” - Christine Brown

Music, Soundtrack

• The main theme of the series is "Many Wives" by Goldheart.