When you watch Sister Wives, it’s easy to get sucked into the drama between the adults. The messy divorces, the Coyote Pass property disputes, the "Robyn of it all." But if you’ve actually been paying attention, the real heart of Janelle’s story hasn’t been her crumbling marriage to Kody. It’s her sons.
Logan, Hunter, Garrison, and Gabe.
These guys basically became the "moral compass" of the show. While the parents were busy moving from Utah to Vegas to Flagstaff, Janelle’s boys were the ones holding things together. They’re fiercely loyal to their mom and, honestly, even more loyal to each other. But a lot has changed in the last couple of years. Life hit them hard.
The Unthinkable: Losing Garrison
We have to talk about the elephant in the room first. In March 2024, the family—and the fans—were absolutely leveled by the news that Garrison Brown had died by suicide at just 25.
It felt like a gut punch. Garrison was always the one with the "savior complex," the guy who would adopt senior cats from shelters because he couldn't stand to see them alone. He was a veteran of the Nevada Army National Guard. He had just bought his own home. On TV, he seemed like the success story—the kid who worked hard and stayed out of the petty drama.
But Janelle has been incredibly open since then about the fact that "substance abuse" and mental health struggles were hiding under the surface. It’s a heavy reminder that what we see on a reality show is maybe 5% of the actual reality. Janelle and Kody actually agreed on something for once: they buried him in Wyoming, next to his grandparents, to "finish the circle."
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Logan Brown: The "Dad" Who Didn't Ask for the Job
If you go back to the early seasons, Logan was basically a third parent. He was the one waking up at 6:00 AM to make breakfast for a dozen siblings while Kody was... well, who knows where Kody was.
Logan is 31 now. He’s the one who made the cleanest break from the spotlight. He finished his MBA, got a steady job in Las Vegas, and married his long-time girlfriend, Michelle Petty. They’ve been very vocal about wanting to stay child-free, and honestly? You can’t blame the guy. He’s already raised one family. He’s earned a quiet life.
Hunter’s Quiet Success
Hunter, now 28, followed a path that surprised a lot of people. He went from the Air Force Academy—which is famously grueling—to pursuing a career in nursing. He’s lived on the East Coast for a while but stays tightly knit with his siblings. He was one of the first ones to fly back when the news about Garrison broke.
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He’s sort of the "quiet strength" of the group. You don’t see him posting for clout or trying to sell an MLM. He just shows up for the big moments.
Gabriel and the Kody Connection
Then there’s Gabe. Gabe is 24, and he’s probably the most sensitive of the bunch. Seeing him break down on camera during the pandemic because Kody forgot his birthday was one of the hardest things to watch in the history of the show.
As of 2026, the rift between Gabe and Kody is still pretty massive. Gabe’s stance is basically: "If you don't take accountability, we don't have a relationship." He’s moved on with his life—spending time in Chicago and focusing on his own path—but the scars from the family fallout are clearly still there. He was the one who found Garrison, a trauma that would break most people.
The Sibling Bond is the Real Story
What most people get wrong is thinking these kids are "troubled" because of the polygamy. Truthfully? They’re some of the most adjusted people in the whole family. They survived the chaos of Sister Wives because they had each other.
Janelle always said she wanted her kids to be independent thinkers. She got exactly what she asked for. They aren't "yes men" for their father. They don't play along with the reality TV script if they don't want to.
What You Can Do Now
If you’ve been following this family and feel moved by their journey, especially regarding Garrison, the best way to honor that isn't by leaving comments on Kody’s Instagram. It’s by doing what Garrison loved.
- Support your local animal shelter. Garrison was a huge advocate for "unadoptable" cats. A small donation or even volunteering for a weekend is a direct way to carry on his legacy.
- Check on your "strong" friends. Garrison seemed like he had it all figured out. If you have someone in your life who is always the helper, make sure they have someone helping them, too.
- Mental Health Resources. If you’re struggling, please reach out. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 in the U.S. and Canada.
Janelle’s sons aren’t just characters on a TLC show. They’re a group of brothers who have navigated public scrutiny, family breakdown, and profound grief with more grace than most adults. That’s the real legacy of the Brown family.