Maddie Brush Cuts Ties with Kody Brown – What Really Caused Their Estrangement?
In earlier seasons of Sister Wives, Kody Brown and his daughter Maddie Brush appeared to share a strong bond. Kody was highly involved in Maddie’s wedding to Caleb Brush, and the couple even gave Kody and Janelle their first grandchildren. However, in recent years, that father-daughter relationship has completely fallen apart.
Janelle Brown has talked about her children’s distant relationships with their father, Kody. She noted that most of her kids really dislike him. The show mainly focused on Kody’s issues with his sons, Garrison and Gabriel. However, Maddie’s conflict with her father has become just as important.
“Kody really did kind of cut off communication with Caleb and Maddie when the family started to really dissolve,” Janelle revealed during Sister Wives Season 19. “He’s not been out to visit. He doesn’t call.” Maddie’s children—ages 7, 5, and 1—barely know their grandfather, and as Janelle puts it, “They don’t know who he is.”
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Sister Wives: Kody Blames Maddie for Their Estranged Relationship
Janelle Brown and other family members have shared their views on Kody’s absence. The Sister Wives patriarch has a different take on his fractured relationship with Maddie Brush. In a confessional, Kody insisted that Maddie was the one who cut him off first. “To be honest with you, I didn’t really cut off communication with Madison,” Kody said. “She cut it off with me. Every time I talked to her, it was a fish for gossip, and I got tired of it.”
Fans, however, are skeptical of Kody’s account. Many point to Kody’s refusal to take accountability for his strained relationships with other children as well. His daughter Ysabel, from his marriage to Christine, is frustrated. She wanted his support when she left for college.
Maddie’s relationship with her father appears to have worsened after the death of her brother, Garrison Brown, earlier this year. Kody’s distance during this tough time widened the gap with his kids. Kody grieved Garrison’s death. But, he did not try to use it to mend fences with Maddie.
He can’t call her??? What a POS father. He always seemed weirdly obsessed with Maddie & LOVED Caleb. #sisterwives pic.twitter.com/ehLvadbH4O
— 🌩️storms & tv takes📺 (@StormsandSativa) October 30, 2023
Sister Wives: Janelle and Maddie Move On from Kody
Maddie Brush, who just announced she’s having her fourth child, is now focused on her family. She’s not prioritizing a relationship with Kody Brown anymore. Meanwhile, fans have noticed Kody hasn’t reached out to Maddie or shown interest in her kids, despite the news of another grandchild.
“Maddie’s moved on. She’s supporting her mother’s new chapter and putting Kody behind her,” a fan observed after the latest Sister Wives episode. This sentiment seems shared by Janelle, who has also distanced herself from Kody following their separation. The mother and daughter have been exploring new opportunities. This includes a possible move to Montana, away from Kody’s influence.
Maddie Brush has openly criticized Kody for favoring Robyn Brown’s kids. Janelle noted her kids knew their dad might not always be there. However, Robyn’s kids found this harder. This situation made Maddie, Garrison, and Gabriel feel ignored. Maddie even urged Janelle to move on from Kody.
Sister Wives: Kody Brown’s Struggles with Accountability
Kody Brown’s inability to take responsibility for his broken family relationships is nothing new. Over the years, Kody has been accused of prioritizing his relationship with Robyn and her children over his other wives and kids. His estrangement from Maddie echoes the issues he has with his other children, including Ysabel and Truely.
Kody’s pattern of making excuses and shifting blame continues to frustrate viewers. In a recent confessional, he called the family’s state a “civil war.” Yet, he won’t admit his part in causing it. Instead, he continues to point fingers, claiming that his children are the ones cutting him off.
As one fan pointed out on social media, “Kody’s excuses are endless. Maddie is pregnant with her fourth child, and he hasn’t made any effort to reach out. He’s blaming everyone else for his mistakes.”