'Sister Wives' Christine Brown And Ex Kody's Relationship Still 'Awkward' After Big Split

Season 19 of TLC's "Sister Wives" started with the strained dynamic between exes Christine Brown and Kody Brown.

Fans of the show may recall that Christine shook the Brown family with her decision to divorce Kody, a domino effect that saw the patriarch losing wives Janelle and Meri Brown.

Now, Kody and his only remaining wife, Robyn Brown, experienced an "awkward" reunion with Christine. The trio's displeasure in being in the same space was evident as they avoided each other.

During the season 19 premiere of "Sister Wives," Christine was forced to reunite with Kody and Robyn for the sake of her daughter Mykelti Padron (née Brown) and her husband Antonio "Tony" Padron. 

The TV personality helped her daughter host a "Vegas-style" baby sprinkle to celebrate her pregnancy with twins. Ahead of the party, Christine noted "a lot of people coming;" however, her pal and former wife Janelle couldn't attend the gathering.

While Meri did not receive an invite, Kody and Robyn did, thanks to their bond with Mykelti. "I will do anything for Mykelti, and Mykelti wants Kody and Robyn at her sprinkle. So, of course, they can come to the sprinkle," Christine told the cameras.

Despite being willing to put aside her differences with Kody and Robyn for her daughter's happiness, PEOPLE noted the doting mother confessed: "I am a little nervous about seeing them. I'm pretty sure this is the first time I'll be seeing them after I left."

Christine explained that her relationship with Kody ended after their split, claiming he "was furious the last time he spoke to me, and we haven't talked since." Her ex-husband echoed similar sentiments, telling cameras:

"I can't fake this off. Seeing her, there's so much animosity. It's all something that embarrasses me because I think it's all very childish."

As for Robyn, she confessed, "I'm a little nervous going to this baby shower. The last time I saw Christine was when she told us she didn't want a relationship with me and my kids."

Given their strained relationship, it was unsurprising that the trio stayed clear of each other during Mykelti's baby sprinkle. Robyn stressed that she avoided Christine because of their last conversation, but the latter was unbothered.

Christine shared that she "noticed" Kody and Robyn avoided her at the baby shower, but she wouldn't go out of her way to make them comfortable. In her words:

"I'm not going to necessarily say hi. That would be disingenuous. That would mean I was going to be friends and friendly, and I'm not. I'm not going to be friendly."

"Seeing Kody and Robyn at the party, I realized all of a sudden that this was more awkward for them. They're outsiders here, not me," Christine added. Her ex-husband shared similar sentiments, noting:

"I just don't want to talk to her. I don't want to see her. She doesn't want to see me, I'm sure, either."

After years of a polygamous relationship with Kody, The Blast reported that Christine discovered new parts of herself in a monogamous marriage to David Woolley. She raved about her blessings last December in an Instagram post, writing:

"I was always concerned I would lose my independence in monogamy. I realized the other day, being married to the right person (David for me!), that I am more independent than I ever was!"

Her powerful words came at the heels of a confession to Janelle about polygamy. "I think if people wanna live [plural marriage], fine. But I just, to be honest with you, I don't see it as a great family structure," Christine said, adding:

"And I really have a hard time with it, but I think once a guy finds the love of his life, the other women are screwed."

Since tying the knot to Woolley in October 2023, Christine has repeatedly proven that monogamy was the best choice. In February, (The Blast reported that she shared their "messy" vacation to Punta Cana.

The pictures from the popular tourist hot spot in the Dominican Republic captured the couple riding a four-wheeler through muddy waters and getting splashed with dirt. They also enjoyed a PDA moment in a pool.

"Sometimes life gets messy, and sometimes you gotta just embrace it!! #plexus #puntacana #lovegettingmessywithyou #livelife," Christine captioned the heartwarming post.

While Christine Brown has no problem embracing messy waters, will she ever tolerate a relationship with Kody and Robyn Brown?