Tensions within the Brown family continue to bubble to the surface, and once again, Mykelti Brown Padron has reignited the fire—this time by throwing some not-so-subtle shade at Meri Brown during a live session. Despite efforts by many members of the family to move forward, Mykelti and her sister Maddie have made it abundantly clear that their issues with Meri haven’t gone away—and in fact, they might be deeper than fans previously imagined.
In a new wave of family drama, Mykelti made comments suggesting that Meri isn’t invited to holidays with Janelle or Christine’s children due to her behavior toward them during their upbringing. She stopped short of giving details, but the message was clear: Meri, according to Mykelti, had a hand in the strained relationships that still linger today. And it’s not just offhand commentary—Mykelti’s comments come with a level of consistency. She’s shaded Meri in the past, and she’s showing no signs of letting up.
What’s particularly confusing to fans is the stark contrast between Mykelti’s narrative and the behavior of other siblings. Many of the Brown children, including Gwendlyn—Christine’s daughter—seem to have maintained a positive relationship with Meri. In fact, Gwendlyn not only invited Meri to her engagement party, but Meri was also present at her wedding. Strikingly, Christine herself did not attend her own daughter’s wedding, while Meri did.
This dynamic paints a complicated picture. While Mykelti and Maddie openly express their dislike, Meri is spotted spending time with most of the other children. She appears to be on good terms with a large majority of them—possibly as many as 95%, if public interactions are anything to go by. Aside from Mykelti, Maddie, and their brother Paedon, no other children seem to have gone public with strong criticism of Meri.
Some speculate that the root of the animosity may trace back to the family’s involvement in LuLaRoe, the controversial MLM that Meri was heavily engaged with. Interestingly, both Mykelti and Maddie worked under Meri’s leadership during that time. Could bad business dealings have sparked resentment that’s now being masked as moral judgment? It’s a theory that many fans find plausible.
Still, some viewers can’t help but wonder if Mykelti’s public digs are less about unresolved trauma and more about maintaining relevance. With Sister Wives remaining a hot topic and social media offering a platform to keep the spotlight, Mykelti knows how to play the game. As one of the more media-savvy members of the family, she’s managed to stay in the conversation—often by stoking family drama just enough to keep fans engaged.
Yet, the repeated shading of Meri comes off as more personal than performative. If it were just about boosting ratings or getting attention, wouldn’t Mykelti offer more context, more storytelling, more details? Instead, she throws out vague criticisms, leaving fans and followers confused—and curious. If Meri’s treatment of the kids was truly so problematic, why aren’t the rest of the siblings echoing the same outrage?
It also begs the question—why does someone like Gwendlyn, who also lived in the Brown household and experienced Meri’s parenting firsthand, seem to have no issue inviting Meri into her life events? Why are so many of the kids now spending time with Meri, despite whatever may have occurred in the past?
That’s where the frustration lies for many long-time viewers of Sister Wives. Mykelti and Maddie keep bringing up Meri’s alleged past behavior without offering any concrete examples or elaboration. Meanwhile, fans can visibly see Meri interacting positively with other members of the family, suggesting that perhaps there’s more to the story—or less—than Mykelti is letting on.
In the broader scope of the show, these remarks contribute to the ongoing complexity of Meri’s standing within the family. Her relationship with Kody is long over, and her connection with Robyn and her children seems to remain strong. But her attempts to remain engaged with the rest of the family, especially the adult kids, suggest a woman trying to maintain her place in a family that’s slowly redefining its boundaries.
Still, Mykelti’s comments remind everyone that not all wounds have healed—and some may never. Whether her disdain is rooted in genuine hurt, old family dynamics, or simple personal disagreements, the rift is very real. But until more is shared, the vague accusations only fan the flames of speculation and keep Meri in an undeserved spotlight of criticism. 
Oddly enough, while Mykelti’s jabs at Meri continue, fans seem more drawn to the more lighthearted side of Mykelti—the fun posts with her children, her life in North Carolina, and her quirky online content. There’s a desire among viewers to see more of that and less of the vague drama that lacks substance.
As the Sister Wives saga continues to evolve on screen and off, one thing is certain: the fallout from years of complex family relationships is far from over. Mykelti’s latest shade is just one more chapter in a much larger story of resentment, misunderstanding, and emotional history that continues to unfold in front of fans’ eyes.
And perhaps, until someone like Gwendlyn steps forward to share her perspective or give more insight, we’ll all be left wondering—what really happened between Meri and the kids? And why are only a few still holding on to that past?
For now, fans can catch more unfolding drama on new episodes of Sister Wives, airing Sundays at 9/8c on TLC. The questions will keep coming, and with the Brown family, the answers are never simple.
