Janelle Brown smiling next to her new boyfriend Pete on a dock surrounded by boats
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Sister Wives Star Janelle Brown Shares Cozy Waterfront Photo With New Boyfriend Pete

The former polygamist is embracing her new relationship after leaving Kody Brown behind.

By Rae MitchellPublished Updated 2 min read

Janelle Brown is fully embracing her fresh chapter and showing fans that life after plural marriage is looking bright. The long-time *Sister Wives* favorite took to social media to share yet another glowing photo alongside her new partner, Pete, proving that their romance is moving along swimmingly. After spending decades navigating a complex lifestyle with ex Kody Brown, the reality TV star is clearly enjoying the simple pleasure of two-person date nights. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, August 30, the 57-year-old star posted a charming photo of the pair posing side-by-side on a dock framed by boats. Dressed casually and smiling warmly, the couple wrapped their arms around one another for the waterfront snapshot. Janelle teased in her caption that spending beautiful evenings near the water might just be turning into their signature date activity, sharing that they enjoyed dinner while watching boats pass by.

who is janelle brown dating after kody brown The scenic upload follows her recent decision to hard-launch the romance online. Just days prior, Janelle surprised her followers by debuting a sweet selfie with Pete, officially ending speculation about her post-split love life and giving her audience a direct look at her happiness. In that initial reveal post, Janelle opened up about how unexpected the relationship was. She reflected that some life chapters deserve to be experienced in private before sharing them with the world. She candidly admitted that she was not looking for a relationship and certainly did not expect him, yet he ended up being precisely what she needed during this phase of her life.

Janelle Brown smiling next to her new boyfriend Pete on a dock surrounded by boats
Janelle Brown smiling next to her new boyfriend Pete on a dock surrounded by boats

when did janelle brown leave kody brown This public shift represents a brand new era for Janelle after decades spent inside a famous polygamist marriage. She originally entered a spiritual union with Kody in 1993, joining a plural family structure that already included Meri Brown, and later grew to include Christine Brown and Robyn Brown. Kody eventually divorced Meri legally in 2014 so he could legally marry Robyn and adopt her three kids. Following Christine's exit and her own subsequent split from Kody, Janelle has focused on building an independent life. With Pete by her side and plenty of romantic waterfront dates on the horizon, the reality TV star appears completely ready for whatever this next chapter brings.

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Who is Janelle Brown's new boyfriend?
Janelle Brown is dating a man named Pete, whom she officially introduced to her Instagram followers in late August.
Is Janelle Brown still married to Kody Brown?
No, Janelle Brown officially split from Kody Brown after decades in a spiritual polygamist marriage that began in 1993.