The Brown family from TLC's "Sister Wives" is facing its most severe fracture yet. Patriarch Kody Brown is now largely estranged from the majority of his 18 adult children. The situation has escalated dramatically with his daughter, Madison Brush, severing contact completely.
This deep division was highlighted in recent episodes and confirmed by family members in interviews. The rift appears to be widening, with little hope for immediate reconciliation.
Kody Brown himself acknowledged the strained relationships on the show. He cited "trash talk and innuendo" as primary challenges. This has severely damaged loyalties and trust on all sides.
The situation became particularly poignant as daughter Mykelti Padron moved across the country. She had hoped for a final visit from her father before leaving. That visit never happened, underscoring the growing distance.
Mykelti later suggested a path to healing. She stated that if Kody took more accountability, some children might reach out. Instead, she feels he blames the children or gossip for the breakdown.
Kody and his sole remaining wife, Robyn Brown, have discussed moving. They maintain an "if-you-build-it-they-will-come" mentality. They hope a new home with space might encourage his children to visit.
However, this optimism is not shared by other family members. Janelle Brown, Kody's former wife, confirmed the ongoing estrangement. She noted that Madison has "written them both off."
The conflict has also affected Kody's relationship with his grandchildren. According to Janelle, Kody has not seen Madison's children in over three years. This grandparental absence has further solidified the family divide.