Robyn Brown is speaking out once again, insisting she was always loyal to Meri Brown and fought to keep the plural family together. But across social media, Sister Wives fans are responding with one overwhelming reaction: they don’t believe her.

 

 

During recent episodes and interviews, Robyn has painted herself as Meri’s biggest supporter—the one wife who never gave up on reconciliation with Kody. She claims she begged him to repair the marriage and that she envisioned growing old with Meri by her side. Yet viewers say the on-screen history tells a very different story.

The Loyalty Claim

Robyn has repeatedly stated that she entered the Brown family with pure intentions. According to her, she admired Meri deeply and wanted a sister-wife bond rooted in trust. She often reminds audiences that Meri was the one who originally encouraged Kody to court her.

“I never wanted to replace Meri,” Robyn said in a confessional. “I wanted to stand beside her.”

However, fans quickly pulled up years of footage showing moments that seem to contradict that narrative—awkward conversations, emotional distance, and situations where Meri appeared increasingly isolated while Robyn grew closer to Kody.

Actions vs. Words

Critics argue that true loyalty requires more than kind statements in interviews. They point to the fact that while Meri spent years hoping for even a small piece of Kody’s attention, Robyn became his legal wife, lived in the largest home, and enjoyed the majority of his time.

“If Robyn was so loyal, why did Meri sit alone for anniversaries while Kody was at Robyn’s house?” one fan asked on Instagram.

Another popular comment read: “Loyalty isn’t saying you care. It’s making sure your sister wife isn’t emotionally abandoned.”

The Catfish Aftermath

The turning point for many viewers was the aftermath of Meri’s catfishing scandal. Robyn now says she encouraged Kody to forgive Meri and rebuild trust, but fans remember how quickly the family dynamic shifted afterward.

Meri went from being the first wife and emotional center of the family to someone on the outside looking in. Robyn insists she advocated behind the scenes, yet none of those efforts were ever shown on camera.

“Convenient how all this loyalty happened off-screen,” a Twitter user joked. “Funny, we never saw it.”

The Divorce That Changed Everything

When Meri legally divorced Kody so he could adopt Robyn’s children, it was presented as a selfless act. Robyn frequently calls it proof of Meri’s love—and her own gratitude.

But skeptics see it as the moment power permanently shifted. After the divorce, Meri’s position in the family weakened while Robyn’s influence skyrocketed. Viewers question whether Robyn protected Meri afterward—or simply benefited from her sacrifice.

Meri’s Mixed Messages

Meri herself has offered complicated responses. At times she has defended Robyn, calling her a friend and ally. Other moments reveal deep loneliness and confusion about where she stood with Kody—and with Robyn.

Fans notice that Meri often looked to Robyn for emotional cues, almost seeking permission to stay in the marriage. To many, that doesn’t look like equal sister wives; it looks like a painful power imbalance.

COVID and the Final Fracture

The pandemic years sealed opinions. Robyn supported strict household rules that kept much of the family apart. Meri followed those rules faithfully—yet still wasn’t welcomed back into Kody’s life.

“That was the proof,” viewers say. “Meri did everything asked of her, and nothing changed.”

If Robyn truly had influence, fans wonder, why didn’t she use it to bring Meri in from the cold?

Robyn’s Defense

Robyn maintains she cannot control Kody and was unfairly blamed for his choices. She says she cried with Meri, prayed with her, and never stopped hoping for a miracle.

“I wanted the family,” Robyn tearfully explained. “I wanted all of us.”

But the audience remains skeptical. Years of scenes showing Meri sitting alone on holidays speak louder than any recent interview.

The Court of Public Opinion

Across Reddit, TikTok, and Facebook, the verdict is brutal. Many believe Robyn rewrote history to protect her image as the last marriage standing.

“Loyal people don’t watch their friend suffer for a decade,” one top comment declared. “They fight in public, not just in confessionals.”

What’s Next?

With Meri finally moving on and building a new life, the debate may never be settled. Robyn continues to insist she was a faithful sister wife. Fans continue to hit replay on old episodes and shake their heads.