Honestly, if you’ve been following the Brown family since the early days of Sister Wives, you probably remember the Lehi house. It was chaotic. There were kids everywhere, a single long hallway connecting three separate apartments, and Janelle Brown was the one usually heading off to a corporate job while Christine handled the homeschooling and the "big" dinners. Janelle and Kody's kids—Logan, Madison, Hunter, Garrison, Gabriel, and Savanah—were often seen as the logical, grounded center of that massive family.
But things are so different now.
It is 2026, and the landscape of the Brown family has been permanently altered, not just by the messy divorces that played out on TLC, but by a level of real-world grief that no reality show can truly prepare you for. People often ask "where are they now" as if it’s a simple checklist. It isn't. The story of Janelle and Kody kids is currently a mix of high-achieving professional success, deep-seated estrangement, and a collective effort to heal after the most public tragedy imaginable.
The Heartbreak That Changed Everything
We have to talk about Garrison. There is no way to discuss Janelle’s children without acknowledging the massive hole left behind. Robert Garrison Brown passed away in March 2024. It was a suicide that sent shockwaves through the entire Sister Wives fandom, but more importantly, it shattered the family’s fragile status quo.
For a while, fans hoped this tragedy might be the thing that finally forced Kody to drop the "patriarch" act and just be a dad. In the 2025 episodes of the show, we saw glimpses of that. Janelle and Kody actually sat together. They agreed—completely and without the usual bickering—to bury Garrison in Wyoming. They chose a spot near Kody's parents, Grandma Cheryl and Winn. Janelle has even said she wants to be buried there one day, too.
But healing isn't linear. While Janelle and Kody "check on each other" periodically now, the relationship between Kody and his remaining sons with Janelle is... well, it’s complicated. "Strained" is probably putting it lightly.
Where the Kids Are in 2026
The "kids" aren't kids anymore. Logan, the oldest, is in his 30s. Savanah, the baby, is well into her 20s. They’ve built lives that have almost nothing to do with the "principle" of plural marriage.
Logan and Hunter: The High Achievers
Logan Brown has always been the "surrogate dad" of the group, and he’s stayed true to that responsible vibe. He’s living in Nevada with his wife, Michelle Petty. He finished his MBA and works in corporate development. You won't see him on the show much; he checked out of the limelight years ago and honestly, who can blame him?
Then there’s Hunter. He went from the United States Air Force Academy to Johns Hopkins for nursing. As of early 2026, he’s continuing his career in the medical field. He’s often the one Janelle leans on for that "tough but quiet" support.
Madison and the North Carolina Move
Maddie was always the first to do everything—first to get married (to Caleb Brush), first to have grandkids (Axel, Evie, and Joey). But the big news for 2026 is the North Carolina farm.
Janelle didn't just visit; she basically moved. She and Maddie bought a massive 150-plus acre property together. They are building two separate homes—just about 100 yards apart. Janelle is finally getting her "farm life" dream, just not on Coyote Pass. She’s trading the red rocks of Flagstaff for the green trees of the South so she can watch her grandkids grow up from her own front porch.
Gabriel and Savanah: The New Chapter
Gabe has had it the hardest in the public eye. Watching him break down on camera because Kody forgot his birthday during COVID was a turning point for many viewers. Since Garrison’s passing, Gabe has been focused on his own path, recently exploring new beginnings in Chicago.
Savanah, meanwhile, followed the family's pull toward North Carolina. After graduating high school in Flagstaff, she’s been heavily involved in the transition to the new family land. She and Janelle have always been incredibly close, and that hasn't changed.
The Kody Factor: Is Reconciliation Possible?
Here is the part most people get wrong: they think there’s going to be this big, televised "I’m sorry" moment where everyone hugs.
The reality is much quieter. In late 2025 and early 2026, sources close to the family—including Paedon Brown—confirmed that Kody remains largely estranged from Janelle’s adult sons. Kody has expressed feeling "betrayed" by them, which is a tough pill for fans to swallow considering the circumstances.
The Current State of the "Bond":
- Janelle vs. Kody: They are officially done. Janelle is living her best life as a "single" woman (socially, if not legally in some religious sense) in North Carolina.
- The Kids vs. Kody: While Kody has made "efforts" to be a better father post-2024, the kids are adults now. They have jobs, houses, and trauma. They don't necessarily need a patriarch; they needed a dad ten years ago.
- The Siblings: If there is a silver lining, it’s that Janelle’s kids and Christine’s kids are tighter than ever. They are a singular unit.
Why This Family Still Matters
People watch this family because they represent a very specific kind of American transition. We watched them go from a fundamentalist religious experiment to a fractured, modern family dealing with the same things everyone else does: divorce, relocation, and grief.
Janelle’s kids have largely rejected the "lifestyle." None of them are practicing polygamy. They’ve chosen stability and privacy over the chaos of their upbringing.
Moving Forward: Actionable Insights for Fans
If you're looking to keep up with the family without falling for the clickbait "emergency" videos on YouTube, here is how to actually stay informed:
- Follow the Instagrams, not the Tabloids: Janelle and Maddie are very active on Instagram. They post real updates about the North Carolina farm and the grandkids. If it isn't on their feed, it’s probably gossip.
- Watch the "Life After" Specials: TLC has shifted toward focusing on the individual lives of the "OG3" (Meri, Janelle, and Christine). These give a much more accurate look at the kids' current careers than the old scripted drama.
- Support the Legacies: Garrison was passionate about animal rescue (remember his cat, Miss Buttons?). Many fans now honor the "Janelle and Kody kids" by donating to local shelters in Garrison's name.
The Brown family isn't a "plural family" anymore. It’s a group of individuals trying to figure out what comes next after the cameras stop rolling and the dust settles on the ranch. Janelle is finally finding her peace in the woods of North Carolina, and her kids are the ones making sure she gets there.
Keep an eye on Janelle's social media for the first photos of the completed North Carolina houses—that's going to be the real "series finale" for this chapter of her life.