Long-time Sister Wives fans know that Janelle Brown was married to Meri Brown’s brother, Adam Barber , for a short time in the 1980s. While the family essentially hid the fact during the show’s earlier season, the dissolution of their plural family has made everyone more honest and talkative. Meri addressed the marriage during an interview, noting it was “weird” several months ago.
Now, Janelle Brown is addressing her first marriage. She called the union a “starter marriage” during a recent appearance. Janelle Brown talks about her first marriage for the first time Janelle Brown has finally addressed her rarely-mentioned first marriage.
During an appearance on Reality Life with Kate Casey, Janelle finally spoke openly about her short-lived marriage to Adam Barber, Meri Brown’s brother. During her chat with Casey, Janelle revealed that her marriage to Adam just didn’t “take.” She said they had only lived together for about six months before splitting up.
The marriage was long enough for Janelle to cozy up to the rest of the Barber family. She continued spending time with the group even as she navigated her separation from Adam. Janelle was on hand when Meri Brown introduced Kody to her family.
She attended their wedding and was even spotted in Meri and Kody’s wedding photos. While Janelle and the rest of the Browns rarely discussed Adam, it appears he and Meri remained close until his death. Adam Barber died in October 2023 after a battle with pancreatic .
