In recent Sister Wives discussions, fans are reacting strongly to Robyn Brown’s behavior and how she’s handled relationships within the Brown family. Some viewers have pointed to moments on the show and behind the scenes where Robyn’s actions seemed territorial, controlling, or contradictory to the way she originally presented herself.
Robyn gained a reputation for her emotional confessionals — often called “Sobbin’ Robyn” — but many fans now feel that her tears didn’t always reflect genuine emotion. Some critics call her actions manipulative or self-serving, especially when things didn’t go her way. Robyn’s shift from seemingly caring about the entire plural family to appearing more focused on her own position with Kody has drawn controversy.
For example, one fan-reported incident involved Robyn asserting her marital claim when a waitress misunderstood her relationship with Kody, highlighting how protective she could be of her status. Other viewers have pointed to moments where she appeared inflexible or dismissive of the children of the other wives — such as controlling fridge access or being cautious about sharing food — which fueled online debate about her role in what used to be a plural family structure.
Additionally, long-running issues in the family — including Christine Brown saying she felt betrayed by Robyn and that trust was broken — continue to be a talking point among fans. Christine explained that she once confided in Robyn only to find that information passed on to others, undermining their relationship.
Some viewers see Robyn’s transition from someone who professed support for polygamy to someone more comfortable in a monogamous relationship with Kody as part of why tensions deepened with the other wives. Others simply believe that her behavior on and off screen continues to be divisive among the fanbase.