In fact, family connections are howMeriand Janelle first joined the Brown family.

“At that time, she introduced me to Kody, her brother.”

And it was almost love at first sight, since Kody legally married Meri just one year later.

Kody Brown with three wives

Where does Janelle, who married Kody in 1993, fit into the puzzle?

She actually knew Meri’s family, before either of them had met Kody.

And there’s a surprising reason why.

Kody Brown with four wives

“My mom was worried I was getting sucked into some polygamous cult.

We warned it was complicated.