Another Sister Wives star is moving on (well, technically away), putting more distance between Kody Brown and his children.
Mykelti Brown and her husband, Tony Padron, are gearing up for a big move from Utah to North Carolina later this month. This transition marks another significant shift for the Brown Family, as they continue to leave their Southwest roots behind and settle in the Tar Heel State.
Notably, Mykelti’s sister, Maddie Brush, has already established herself in North Carolina, and it seems their mother, Janelle Brown, has also recently relocated east, as shared by Tony.
Why Mykelti Brown Is Moving Away
In a recent live session on her YouTube channel, Mykelti opened up about the reasons behind their decision to move. She explained that the move is a strategic step to distance their family from past conflicts and to focus on their own lives and future plans.
“It’s a way to distance ourselves from the drama,” Mykelti said. “And really just figure out our own lives and our own things that we want to do with our kids.”
While Mykelti has been one of the few Brown children who maintains a relationship with her father, Kody Brown, and his wife, Robyn, she has also been supportive of her mother Christine’s decision to leave Kody years ago.
In her YouTube update, Mykelti explained that part of their reason for moving was to provide Christine with a stable base during her separation from Kody.
“Some of the reasons we chose to move to Lehi, too, was kind of to make it easier for my mom to separate [from Kody], to leave, to have a home base, to have kids close by to have a support system,” she shared. “And now she’s got all of that. She’s got her support system; she’s got the love of her life. She has people, she’s good. She doesn’t need me to hold her hand.”
Mykelti also expressed a desire for independence and the chance to create their own path away from family expectations. “And I’ve never really wanted to live super-close to family,” she admitted. “I’ve always wanted to be able to do my own thing and be independent and run my life how I like it, and kind of how I want to.”
Kody Is Becoming More Estranged From His Kids
Kody has faced increasing estrangement from his children over the years. Sister Wives first aired on TLC in 2010 and follows Kody’s life as he navigates his polygamous marriage to his four wives and their combined 18 children.
Despite the show’s focus on family unity, Kody’s relationships with his kids have deteriorated due to several factors. His multiple marriages created significant tension, leading to feelings of neglect among his children as he divides his time between his wives.
Additionally, Kody’s rigid beliefs and decisions about family matters, including his handling of conflicts and the future of his polygamous lifestyle, have fueled discord. This has been compounded by the departures of several wives, including Christine, who left Kody in 2021, and Janelle, who announced her separation in 2022, leading to further familial rifts.
