Janelle Brown, a prominent figure from the reality television series “Sister Wives,” has recently unveiled her new relationship on social media, marking a significant step in her life following her split from former husband Kody Brown. The announcement comes nearly four years after she and Kody ended their almost three-decade-long spiritual marriage.
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In an Instagram post dated August 18, Janelle, 57, shared a selfie with her new boyfriend, Pete. In her heartfelt caption, she reflected on her feelings about entering this new chapter of her life. “Some chapters are meant to unfold quietly before they’re shared,” she wrote. “I wasn’t looking. I certainly wasn’t expecting you. And somehow, you turned out to be exactly what I didn’t know I needed. And it has been pretty wonderful.” She concluded the post by inviting her followers to meet Pete.
Janelle and Kody Brown were spiritually wed in 1993 and have six children together. Janelle was the second wife of Kody, who originally married Meri Brown. However, following Christine Brown’s departure from the family unit in 2021, Janelle announced her own decision to leave Kody, bringing their nearly 30-year relationship to an end in 2022.
While Christine has moved on to a new relationship with David Woolley, Janelle has taken a more contemplative approach to her romantic life. During a reunion episode of “Sister Wives” in 2023, she shared her feelings of confusion and peace concerning her past marriage. “I deeply believe in my faith,” Janelle stated. “I have been so much at peace that I don’t know how to reconcile that. So that’s where my debate with myself is all the time because I know I’m happy. I don’t want him to come back, but my faith requires that we are married eternally.”
As she navigated the complexities of her marital status, Janelle offered insights into her situation in an interview with PEOPLE early in 2024. She indicated that because her marriage lacked legal recognition, she struggled to classify her relationship as a divorce. “I just say ‘I’m no longer with’ [him] when I explain it to outside people,” she remarked.
In a further reflection on her feelings towards dating, Janelle mentioned in a February 2025 appearance on the Sibling Revelry podcast that she was not seeking to re-enter the dating scene. “My marriage is over. I don’t know what I’m gonna do,” she remarked. “I’m not really interested in getting married again or even really dating at this stage.” Her candid acknowledgment illustrated her initial hesitance about pursuing love again.
In January 2026, during an episode of “Sister Wives,” Janelle disclosed she received a “spiritual release” from her church, the Apostolic United Brethren, affirming her newfound freedom from the marriage. Holding up the release paper, she expressed her relief, stating, “I am free. I am free. I am free. I am free.”
Following her separation from Kody, Janelle relocated to North Carolina to be closer to her daughter, Madison Brush, and her grandchildren. She and Kody share children: Logan, 30, Hunter, 28, Gabriel, 23, and Savannah, 20. Tragically, their son Garrison passed away by suicide in 2024, a loss that has deeply affected the family.
In addition to Janelle and Christine’s departures from Kody, his first wife, Meri, also formally ended her marriage in 2023. Currently, Robyn Brown, whom Kody married legally in 2014, remains his only spouse, highlighting the significant changes within this unconventional family structure.
Janelle’s journey reflects a personal transformation and resilience as she embraces her new relationship while handling the complexity of her past. Her recent revelation about her boyfriend signifies a hopeful new beginning, as she navigates the evolving landscape of her life beyond Kody. As she takes this step forward, there is palpable excitement from her followers about the new chapter unfolding in her life, demonstrating her growth and commitment to finding happiness on her own terms.