What is Sister Wives star Kody Brown’s “Murder Face”? Robyn says it's "Too Scary" for their kids

Sister Wives star Robyn Brown revealed husband Kody Brown's scary facial expression, dubbed "murder face," makes basic parenting instructions like bedtime routines frightening for their children. As shown in the October 27, 2024 episode, Robyn, Kody's wife, detailed how she asks him to "lift the eyebrows" during simple requests like telling kids to get into pajamas.

His former wives Janelle and Meri Brown, both aged 55 and 53 respectively, confirmed witnessing similar intense expressions throughout their marriages. Kody Brown, 55, responded to these revelations attributing it to his current anger rather than intentional intimidation.

While Robyn actively manages these expressions through specific verbal cues, all three Brown wives - current and former - documented this behavior during their filmed confessional segments on Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 7.

Sister Wives star Robyn Brown makes Kody 'lift eyebrows' to stop scary face

Robyn's direct experience

Robyn Brown detailed specific instances of Kody's intense expressions during regular family interactions in Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 7. She provided an example of bedtime routines, where asking children to get into pajamas became complicated due to his facial expression. During her confessional segment, Robyn explained,

“I call it his murder face. I hate it…you can't use the murder face on the kids just saying like, 'Get in your pajamas.' I'm like, 'That's too scary. Take it back a notch. Lift the eyebrows,'"

The current Mrs. Brown described having to intervene when Kody's expression becomes too intense for routine parent-child interactions. She mentioned implementing specific strategies to help manage these situations, including asking Kody to adjust his expression before addressing the children.

Robyn expressed a particular concern about the impact on their younger children, including daughter Ariella, as they navigate daily family life.

During the Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 7, Robyn shared multiple instances where she needed to mediate between Kody and their children due to his intense facial expressions. She emphasized the importance of maintaining appropriate expressions during everyday parenting moments, revealing how she coaches Kody to soften his approach when interacting with their kids.

Former wives' perspectives

Janelle Brown, who married Kody in 1993, shared extensive observations about his facial expressions during their marriage.

"Kody's always been kind of intense, even when he's just talking seriously, you know, he tends to have this face," Janelle, age 55, said.

She said this while demonstrating his expression by scrunching her nose and furrowing her brow during the Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 7.

Meri Brown, age 53, who ended her spiritual marriage with Kody in January 2023, added perspective about changes in his demeanor.

"He really doesn't seem like the happy person that he used to be," Meri stated during her confessional segment.

Her observations spanned their 30-year relationship, providing context for the long-term presence of these expressions in Sister Wives.

Kody's response to accusations

Kody Brown addressed these observations directly

"I'm angry, you know. It's not that I'm grumpy or yelling or doing something, it's that I have resting a—hole face," he admitted to the cameras.

Kody’s acknowledgment came after multiple family members raised concerns about his facial expressions.

During his confessional segments in Sister Wives Season 19 Episode 7, Kody explained how his current emotional state affects his expressions. He discussed how recent family changes influenced his demeanor, particularly following the end of three marriages between 2021 and 2023. The Brown family patriarch maintains his expressions stem from circumstances rather than intentional intimidation.

Children's reactions and family impact

Robyn detailed how their children respond to these facial expressions during daily interactions. She described implementing specific strategies to manage family communications, particularly during regular activities like bedtime routines.

The impact became particularly evident during household management situations. Robyn mentioned creating methods to help their children feel comfortable during father-child interactions, including suggesting Kody modify his expression before giving instructions. This adjustment process remains ongoing as the family adapts to their current dynamic.