"Such a little man": Sister Wives fans roast Kody as Janelle and Christine reflect on life before divorce

Janelle and Christine from Sister Wives. Image via Instagram /@janellebrown117 and @christine_brownsw
Janelle and Christine from Sister Wives. Image via Instagram /@janellebrown117 and @christine_brownsw

Kody Brown may no longer be legally tied to Janelle and Christine, but that hasn’t stopped Sister Wives fans from weighing in on what went wrong. In a new moment of candid conversation, both Janelle and Christine got real about how their ex-husband treated them before their marriages ended, and fans had a lot to say. One comment summed up the general feeling online:

“Such a little man. Him and Robyn deserve each other.”
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Sister Wives' fan @missmelaninmajesty's comment. Image via Instagram /@tlc

That one line has become something of a theme among longtime Sister Wives viewers who’ve been rewatching moments in a new light. Especially as Christine and Janelle reflect on how Kody would, in their words, weaponize their vulnerabilities.

As one viewer wrote, “It’s so chill to see them spill their own tea and live that truth!” And they really did.
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Sister Wives' fan @sofia.nudge's comment. Image via Instagram /@tlc

Janelle calls out Kody’s money narrative in Sister Wives moment

In a raw and revealing moment, Janelle Brown opened up about one of the most misunderstood parts of her former relationship with Kody: money. She shared that Kody would often tell others she was the one managing the finances, when in reality, it was more about deflection.

“Kody was always telling everybody that I was somehow calling the shots on the money,” she said.

But for Janelle, it’s more than just a false narrative, it’s personal.

“I like to be very fiscally responsible,” she explained.

She suggested that Kody may have intentionally tried to make her look bad in the area she valued most. That hit home for fans, with one writing:

“Janelle you have such clarity, I am so glad that you are not involved with him and his delusional behavior.”
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Instagram user- @sanzokaren's comment. Image via Instagram /@tlc

It’s clear that in this Sister Wives clip, the emotional truth went far beyond financial discussions.


Christine reflects on her emotional needs in Sister Wives

Christine didn’t hold back either. Her comments peeled back the curtain on how Kody seemed to know exactly what would hurt the most, and leaned into it. She shared how he used her desire for a meaningful relationship against her.

“He knew what I crave more than anything is an intimate marriage or relationship,” Christine said.

That struck a nerve with both her and fans.

“He knows our weaknesses and he uses them against us. Isn’t that so sad?” she asked.

And fans definitely think it is. One wrote:

“I wonder how Christine felt knowing he had that intimate, romantic relationship with Janelle but not with her.”
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A user commented on Christine's feelings. Image via Instagram /@tlc

For many viewers of Sister Wives, the emotional distance Kody maintained, or even created, has been hard to ignore.


Kody’s patterns of control raise eyebrows in Sister Wives fanbase

The conversation between the two ex-wives turned from personal pain to a broader realization. Janelle pointed out how Kody appeared to target what each wife valued most.

“He’s attacked all of his wives that are leaving, in the area that hurts them the most,” she said.

Christine agreed, calling out how his actions were designed to make them doubt themselves.

“With her, it’s the finances knocking her down, so she doesn’t feel smart,” she observed.

Janelle nodded to the pattern, and fans certainly did too.

As one viewer said: “Funny when I first started watching the show Kody was very much into Christine. I thought she was the favorite so it was strange he did a 360.”
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Sister Wives' fan @noellaalie's comment. Image via Instagram /@tlc

These observations make Kody’s relationship style a talking point not just among the cast, but across social media. The idea that he used emotional manipulation rather than open communication has led many to reevaluate past seasons.


What’s made this clip stand out is not just what Janelle and Christine said, but how they said it. Calm, composed, and without bitterness, the tone underscored just how far they’ve come since leaving Kody. Their reflections show growth and self-awareness that’s resonating with the audience.

The phrase “such a little man” might be trending among viewers, but it’s more than just a dig. It represents a shift in how fans see the story that’s been unfolding for years. From financial tension to unmet emotional needs, Christine and Janelle’s stories have highlighted patterns many didn’t fully recognize before. And now, those insights are reshaping how Sister Wives is being remembered, one brutally honest conversation at a time.

Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala