Sister Wives to independent women, these TLC stars are living it up. So was it instant revenge-body when they kicked Kody to the curb? Here's what the cast looks like now!
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00:00Sister Wives? To independent women. These TLC stars are living it up. So,
00:07was it instant revenge body when they kicked Kody to the curb? Here's what the cast looks like now.
00:14Christine Brown has changed in big ways since Sister Wives viewers first met the shy,
00:20then-pregnant Utah mom. Since splitting from Kody Brown in November 2021,
00:27she's garnered attention for her impressive weight loss — a journey that she attributes
00:32to a combination of regular exercise and tailoring her diet to her blood type.
00:38Christine has openly shared her success with fans on Instagram,
00:42showcasing the changes in her body as well as her smile and self-assured glow.
00:48At 51, Christine made it official with the love of her life when she legally married David Woolley
00:55on October 7, 2023. Referring to the man whom she calls her king, she posted to Instagram,
01:02"'I finally found the love of my life. David. The first time he held me close,
01:08it felt like my soul took its first breath. I never dreamed I could find a love like this.'"
01:15"'All I can say is I just know I'm not going back to what we had before.'"
01:19Janelle Brown embarked on a transformative weight loss journey herself
01:23that attracted the admiration of her Instagram followers. Her dedication to her health and
01:28well-being is clear in her own progress as well as in her outreach to fans.
01:34Sharing her personal experiences, Janelle has revealed the successes and challenges
01:40she's faced along her weight loss journey. And she's also served as a source of inspiration for
01:46others traveling on their own paths toward healthier lives. As a familiar face from a
01:51longtime series, Janelle's story truly resonates with fans. While Janelle was spiritually married
01:58to Cody Brown, there were no legal ties between them. Still, as far as a new romance is concerned,
02:05she's really not in a rush.
02:07"'I'm not interested in dating. I mean,
02:10unless God somehow throws this guy right in my path and points with big arrows,
02:14this is it, this is it, this is it.'"
02:16Following her split from Cody,
02:18Mary Brown was finally able to focus on her mental health and wellness.
02:23"'I just wanted him to have an air of caring, and that just was not there.'"
02:30As longtime fans can see, she now appears to be much happier, sharing smiling selfies along with
02:36messages of inspiration on Instagram. During a trip to London, she wrote,
02:41"'What we really need to do is learn to dance with the fear, lean into the feeling and emotion
02:47of fear, because it's only when we face it and embrace it that magic happens.'"
02:53Of course, along with her inspirational posts, Mary has gone through some physical
02:57transformations as well. In July 2023, Mary showed off a fresh new do that even had a little red in
03:05it. She has also clearly walked away from her former lifestyle, evidenced in posts where she
03:11writes,
03:12"'We all have moments where we feel unworthy, or feel like we have to prove something,
03:17or even worse, allow other people's opinions or pressures of the world around us
03:22to dictate who we are. Let's stop that.'"
03:26"'She looks great. Just stunning. Just on point.'"
03:33Tony Padrone is married to Christine's daughter, McKelty,
03:37and played the beloved teddy bear character in The Family. But he's also been on an incredible
03:42weight loss journey, successfully dropping over 100 pounds in just 10 months, since September
03:492022. Throughout the process, Tony emphasized the importance of making gradual adjustments,
03:55coupled with regular workouts and supplementing. Apparently, that's how he went from 320
04:02to 226 pounds. Boom! Tony and McKelty famously chose a path that diverged from McKelty's poly
04:10upbringing. Of course, after the pair welcomed their daughter and twin boys into the world,
04:16they received the biggest motivation of all to live a healthier lifestyle.
04:21Speaking of power couples, McKelty has been putting in the work on her mission to shed
04:26those pounds. And she's not holding back on showing off her hard work on Instagram.
04:32After the birth of her twins in 2022, McKelty and Tony put their health first. Fans have
04:38watched McKelty go from a new mom to a healthier and more vibrant face of health, sharing her
04:45journey on the gram every step of the way. This devoted couple definitely proves that you can
04:50achieve your fitness goals while juggling diapers and sleepless nights. In July 2023,
04:57McKelty shared progress photos on Instagram, telling followers,
05:01We've learned it's all about consistency, not focusing on the short-term goal,
05:06but the long-term goals. Results like Tony and I have had come with longevity,
05:11not trying something just for a month or so."
05:15You know what they say, the proof is in the pudding when it comes to getting healthy.
05:20And Sister Wives star Maddie Brush is living proof of that. Just like her mom Janelle,
05:26Maddie has been sharing her incredible weight loss journey on Instagram to the
05:30delight of all her fans. Turns out, Maddie has been on a mission to lose weight,
05:35and she's not shy about showing off that hard-earned progress.
05:40From nutrition photos to candid moments, she's taking us along for the ride, but it looks like
05:46she's not just doing it for herself. As a mom, she's leading by example and showing her kids
05:52what it means to make their health a priority. And let's not forget the power of a decent
05:58Instagram following in this whole story. It's like her virtual cheerleading squad,
06:03with followers rooting for her, leaving comments of support and encouragement.
06:08Along with her weight loss, Maddie has also given fans a peek at her growing family with
06:13hubby Caleb Brush. This includes their 5-year-old son Axel and 3-year-old daughter Evie. The family
06:20also welcomed the newest addition to the gang in February 2023, a daughter named Josephine.
06:27By all accounts, Maddie and her family are thriving and truly living their best lives.
06:34Mitch and I are officially married! It's super exciting!"
06:37Christine's daughter Aspen married her husband Mitch Thompson in 2018. But while he's always
06:44played a low-key guy on the show, he's clearly not chilling behind the scenes. He hasn't been
06:50as open about his healthier lifestyle as other members of the family, but it's clear from his
06:55Instagram that Mitch has made some big changes compared to his look from 2017. With a quick
07:02glimpse at his trimmer frame, it's clear that Mitch has put in some hard work, and it looks
07:07like it's paying off big time. The reality star is looking noticeably slimmer, but more importantly,
07:14he's looking a whole lot more confident than when we first met him on the show.
07:19Mitch dutifully proves that with a bit of determination, some sweat equity,
07:24and a whole lot of healthy choices, you can totally make those fitness goals your reality.
07:30In April 2022, Mitch participated in his first Muay Thai tournament, where he won one match
07:37and narrowly lost out on the win on another. Of course, Aspen was in attendance to support her
07:43man, with the pair appearing in an adorable photo on Mitch's Instagram. In August 2023,
07:50Aspen and Mitch had dinner at a vineyard while on a trip to the UK,
07:54and Mitch was looking fitter than ever.
07:57"...right now, like, I'm trying to sort of find my future."
08:03Robin Brown began her journey within the Sister Wives family as the new wife, with her own three
08:09kids, just hoping to make a good impression on the rest of the Brown clan. Flash forward to 2023,
08:16and she's the only wife left in the family. When the TLC hit series began,
08:21Robin entered the scene as the fourth wife of Cody Brown, joining an already-established,
08:28polygamist family that included Cody's other wives, Mary, Janelle, and Christine.
08:34Over the years, Robin's role evolved as the dynamics of the family changed drastically
08:39nearly every season. Cody initially had reservations about Robin, once admitting on
08:45the show,
08:46"...she looked like a soccer mom. She had a van, three kids, and was divorced. I thought,
08:51I didn't need a van, a divorced woman, and three kids in my life. That's just trouble."
08:57He clearly got over the soccer mom thing. Despite facing their share of ups and downs,
09:02including issues with jealousy, the Brown family navigated through the complexities
09:07of their plural marriage. Robin's place within the family became even more prominent as Cody's
09:13relationships with his other wives fell apart. While she was already spiritually married to
09:19Cody, the couple had made it legal when Cody divorced Mary and married Robin under the law
09:25in 2014. With Mary, Janelle, and Christine all having split from Cody by 2022,
09:32Robin's the last wife standing.
09:35Christine's daughter Gwendolyn Brown made headlines in October 2023 when she skipped
09:42out on her mom's wedding. During a livestream, Big Sis McKelty admitted the move was a surprise
09:48even to her, adding,
09:50"...Gwendolyn didn't tell me why she wasn't there. And when she didn't show up,
09:55it was kind of a shock to me. I didn't know she wasn't going to be there."
09:59But back in July 2022, Gwendolyn was busy making her own headlines after she had a breast reduction.
10:06In her post-surgery selfie, she was radiating with joy. Even though insurance didn't cover
10:12the surgery, mom Christine gladly forked over the $8,000 to do it. Christine commented,
10:19"...I'll always remember bringing you back from the hospital after,
10:22and you cried because you were so happy. Love you."
10:26"...I'm very happy that I got the surgery done. It is one of the best decisions I've
10:30made in my life. I don't regret it at all."
10:31Gwendolyn later shared even more details about the surgery in a YouTube video,
10:36claiming it boosted her self-image, as well as increased her back and spine health.
10:42Despite the five-day recovery period during which she was immobile,
10:46this was clearly a good call for this former reality star.
10:50And speaking of big decisions, in August 2023, the 21-year-old Gwendolyn made it official
10:57when she married Beatriz Cueros. The two had been engaged since November 2022
11:03and spent their honeymoon touring Italy together.