Sister Wives fans know that Kody Brown has a strained relationship with most of his adult children. A few months ago, Brown admitted he wanted to repair the damage and rebuild his bond with them. Now, one of his ex-wives, Janelle Brown, has revealed that their daughter, Madison Brush, hasn’t spoken to her father, Kody, in years.
She is not the only child who doesn’t speak to him. Previously, Mykelti Padron also revealed that she keeps her distance from Kody because his love for his kids is conditional. Janelle also shared whether Maddie told Kody about her pregnancy. What else did she reveal? Keep reading to find out!
Sister Wives: What Went Wrong Between Madison & Kody?
The Sister Wives audience watched Madison grow up on the show and witnessed many changes in her. However, the most significant change has been the growing distance between her and her father. In the second episode of Season 19, the show revealed that Maddie no longer speaks to Brown, and her children also don’t talk to him. Kody admitted he feels sad about being distant from his daughter and grandchildren.
At the same time, he argued that if he didn’t reach out to her, she could have reached out to him. Because neither of them made the first move, the distance between them has only grown. It seems he hasn’t learned from his mistakes. He lost his son, Garrison, in March 2024 and was not on speaking terms with him at the time. Kody should set aside his anger, ego, and anything getting in the way and truly work on his relationship with his kids.
Sister Wives: Janelle Reveals Maddie Hasn’t Spoken To Kody In Years
In a recent episode of Sister Wives, Janelle admitted that Maddie no longer speaks with Kody. Previously, the show revealed that Maddie was pregnant with her fourth child. When asked if Brown knew about the good news, Janelle replied, “No, Maddie doesn’t really even tell him that she’s pregnant.” She added that he would eventually find out, as there was no reason to hide it from him.
“They haven’t spoken for a long time. It’s probably been two or three years,” she said. Nearly seven months later, after Maddie gave birth to her fourth child, she decided to call out her father for his public lies. In October, the mother of four posted an inspirational quote on her Instagram stories. A user replied that it lacked something, which she attributed to her father. Brush responded, “Your dad saying lies about you for the entire world to hear teaches it to you REAL QUICK.”
Last November, she admitted that her father does not know how to respect boundaries. During a podcast with The Authenticity Society, she said that everyone had to play by Kody’s rules, but she did not wish to do so. She also revealed that her father would get upset by her honesty. Maddie said, “And so that was one of the reasons that I went no contact because it was like, he didn’t like a mirror being held up.”
However, she also tried to understand her father’s perspective. During the premiere in September, she said she is learning not to be disappointed. “I’m still learning how to just see him for who he is,” she continued. She added that it is possible he might not know how to show up and that Kody might be hurt, too. Keep coming back to TV Season & Spoilers for more Sister Wives updates.
