Janelle Brown Biography
Born Janelle S. Schriever, Janelle Brown is a television reality star best known for appearing on TLC’s reality series Sister Wives. She also starred in her own online series Janelle Brown’s Weight Loss Diary.
Janelle Brown Age | Birthday
Brown is 52 years old as of 2021. She was born on May 6, 1969, in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Brown celebrates her birthday on the 6th of May yearly.
Janelle Brown Family
Brown was born to her parents; her father Robert Brown and her mother Sheryl Usher. Unfortunately, Brown’s father passed away when she was three years old. Following the demise of her father, her mother Sheryl Usher married Merlin Fryer with the couple divorcing after a short period in the union.
Later on, her mother went on to marry Winn Brown who is Kody Brown’s father (Kody Brown is Janelle’s husband) making Winn her step-father and father-in-law.
Through an Instagram post dated December 14, 2020, Janelle revealed that her mother had passed away. Janelle’s post read: “My sweet mother returned to her heavenly home a week ago today. I’m not sure you ever completely expect it, even though they have been sick for a while.”
Moreover, Brown has a sister named Carrie.

Janelle Brown Nationality and Ethnicity
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Janelle is an American of Caucasian descent.
Janelle Brown Height
Brown stands at a height of 5 feet and 4 inches, an equivalent of 1.63 meters tall.
Janelle Brown Husband | Kody Brown
Brown is spiritually married to Kody Brown since January 20, 1993. Her husband, Kody Brown has three other wives; Meri, Christine, and Robyn. Janelle is the second wife of Kody, with the first wife being Meri. Kody Brown has a total of 18 children from his four wives, six with Janelle.
In addition, Janelle was previously married to Adam Barber. The two wedded in December 1988 and divorced in 1990. They had no children together.
Janelle Brown Children
Brown, together with her husband Kody Brown has six children, Four sons, and two daughters; Madison Rose, Savanah, Logan Taylor, Hunter Elias, Robert Garrison, and Gabriel.
Her daughter, Madison Rose is married to Caleb Brush since June 4, 2016. Madison and Caleb have two children, a son named Axel James Brush, and a daughter named Evangelynn Kodi Brush.
Janelle Brown Career, Education
Brown is an actress and reality star. She is known for starring in TLC’s reality show Sister Wives and also for starring in her own online series Janelle Brown’s Weight Loss Diary. In addition, Brown is a certified health coach and she started an online coaching company called Strive With Janelle. She uses the company to sell merchandise and products from Plexus, an MLM health, and weight loss brand. Moreover, she partnered with FabFitFun, a subscription box featuring health and beauty products, and promotes them on her social media. The Sister Wives star also has a profession in real estate.
Janelle Brown Sister Wives | Kody Brown
Brown stars in a family-themed reality series Sister Wives. The show’s first season premiered on September 26, 2010. It focuses on the life of Kody Brown, a polygamist, and his four wives, Janelle, Meri Brown, Christine Brown, and Robyn, and his 18 children. Kody was legally married to Meri from 1990 until their divorce in 2014. After their divorce, the two are now spiritually married. Kody also legally married Robyn in 2014 in order to legally adopt Robyn’s three children. Christine and Janelle are also spiritually married to Kody.
In November 2021, Christine and Kody announced their split on their social media platforms. The split came just came before the premiere of the 16th season of Sister Wives. Season 16 of Sister Wives premieres on November 21, 2021.
Janelle Brown Salary and Net worth
Brown has an estimated net worth of around $400,000. Brown family earns an average of around $25K-$40K from the Sister Wives show. The Brown family has an estimated total net worth of $1 million.
Janelle Brown Twitter and Instagram
Brown is active on both Twitter and Instagram. Her Twitter handle is @JanelleBrown117. Her official Instagram handle is @janellebrown117.