Kody Brown Controlled What Wives Wore, Wanted Conformity
Former Sister Wives star Kody Brown was far more controlling than viewers may have realized, down to how his wives dressed. Moreover, he wanted them to conform in what they wore, meaning he tried to get his wives to match. Now, Meri Brown is breaking down how restrictive that lifestyle was. Keep reading for more on the tea that she spilled.
Kody Brown Was Far More Controlling Than Viewers Knew
It was clear that Kody Brown had his own way of doing things. He laid down the law during the pandemic and stated how everyone would live their lives. That helped alienate his first three wives and many of his children. Yet, no one knew how harsh and controlling the father of eighteen could be. He has since exited Sister Wives along with his last remaining wife, Robyn, yet he is a hot topic in Season 21. His former first wife, Meri Brown, has spilled a lot of tea, including a dress code the wives had to follow.
She shared that he did not like what she wore on their first date and had once wanted her to wear overalls. This was not something that Meri cared for, and added that he would make suggestions as to what she should wear:
“He had a lot of suggestions of how I should dress…He liked to choose the clothes that I wore.”
Meri did not find it strange when she was in it, as she noted that she lived a very sheltered life. She grew up in polygamy and was homeschooled, which was frowned upon. Because of this, she had to hide a lot. That continued when she married Kody Brown because of their polygamous marriage. So, she never knew true freedom:
“I didn’t think it was weird at the time. When I think about it now, I think it’s, like, really weird and very controlling.”
All Of The Wives
Meri Brown shared that all of the wives went through what she did, and Kody Brown even wanted them to match. She was still unsure about that aspect; whether it was fun or weird. Regardless, Kody had a big impact on all parts of the women’s lives, and that showed in how he dressed the children. There were times when the girls were getting ready for dances, and he slammed their dresses. He felt that they were too short or inappropriate, but they were just expressing themselves.
Are you surprised that Kody Brown was this controlling, and did you see this in him all along? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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