Robyn Brown is the most controversial of Kody Brown's partners on Sister Wives. Robyn has received a lot of criticism from fans because of her unfair relationship with Kody, but sections of the Sister Wives fanbase are sympathetic to her role in the Brown family's dynamic. From her controlling nature to her ability to stand up to Kody, here's why some fans love Robyn and others can't stand her.
Robyn is Kody's most recent wife, and the only wife that Kody married in the 21st century. Kody's marriages to Meri, Janelle, and Christine all took place in the 1990s, but Robyn and Kody got married in 2010. Additionally, in order for Kody to marry Robyn, he had to divorce Meri. Although the divorce was more of a legal loophole than the end of Kody and Meri's "spiritual union," it symbolized the space Robyn took when marrying into the complicated Brown family. Once Robyn joined Kody's clan, she became the patriarch's obvious favorite. Fans and Robyn's fellow sister wives could plainly see Kody preferred his newest legal wife Robyn Brown.
Viewers that like Robyn often cite her ability to stand up to Kody as one of her positive traits. Unfortunately, Kody is known to be an aggressor that bullies his wives on the regular. Because Kody and his four wives appreciate the traditional dynamic of the man leading the household, Kody is rarely told to back down when quarreling with one of his wives. Robyn has stood out from the bunch in instances where she has stuck up for another wife. For example, Kody tried to turn Robyn against Meri over a property dispute, but Robyn wasn't having it. In response to Kody making salacious claims against Meri, Robyn exclaimed, “Stop saying s*** like that!” Robyn has also prompted Kody to mend his relationship with Meri, who might be done with him forever. Fans embrace Robyn during her moments of bravery against her oppressive husband.
On the other hand, it is no secret that Robyn is the least popular sister wife. Chiefly, Sister Wives that don't like Robyn think that Kody's fourth wife is too controlling and selfish. Although all four of Kody's wives struggle with sharing their husband's attention, Robyn is the worst offender. Robyn demands the most time with Kody and is careful to make sure their relationship is the one Kody prioritizes. Viewers think Robyn is better suited to a monogamous relationship because she seems unwilling to allow Kody's other wives to enjoy their husband's affection due to her insecurity. Robyn has been accused of preventing Kody from pursuing other wives, as her controlling nature is not appealing to potential new wives. For treating her marriage to Kody like a competition, Robyn receives plenty of criticism from fans.
Even though she is not a typical fan favorite, Robyn has her good days and bad days. Robyn is generally disliked for her controlling tendencies, but some fans appreciate the reality star's defiant attitude. While Robyn isn't everyone's cup of tea, she keeps Sister Wives a show worth watching.