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Meri Brown Talks Kody Split: Look at Me Now! I’m a Bada$$! on November 7, 2023 at 3:14 pm The Hollywood Gossip

Meri Brown has come a very long way in 2023.
Go back to January 10 and it appeared as if this Sister Wives cast member was at an all-time low, considering she and spiritual spouse Kody released a statement at the time that terminated their marriage.
“After more than a decade of working on our relationship in our own unique ways, we have made the decision to permanently terminate our marriage relationship,” they said back then.
“We are committed to the continued healing of any and all relationships with the family so that we can move forward with forgiveness, grace, and love.”
Meri Brown has some serious side eye here for ex Kody Brown. (TLC)
It had been clear for years that Kody no longer looked at Meri in a romantic sense.
Over the past couple of Sister Wives episodes, meanwhile, viewers have witnessed just how horribly Kody had been treating Meri toward the end of their relationship.
He told her things were over on their anniversary, for example.
Thankfully, this past Sunday night, Meri bucked up, took her power back and said in a confessional of Kody:
“Screw him, he’s not worth it.”
Meri Brown is trying her best to move on after a failed marriage to Kody. (TLC)
These episodes were filmed many months ago, however.
But Meri has now spoken to People Magazine in a new interview and she’s reiterated this strong and independent stance.
“I’m pretty badass, just going to say it,” Meri said to this publication.
“And I am very confident and I know what I’m worthy of and I am a very good business person and I know how to create safe boundaries around myself. And, yeah, it’s pretty good. I’m not too shabby of a person.”
What does everyone think? Meri Brown debuted a new hairstyle in July 2023. (Instagram)
It’s so very nice to hear Meri talk to this way.
For a long period of time, fans and followers were concerned that Meri refused to leave an unhealthy and one-sided non-romance.
But look at her now, folks.
“People are always telling me, you don’t know what you’re worth. You have no value. Just really derogatory about me,” Brown went on to People.
“And it’s like, ‘No. Actually, I know what I’m worth, and I know what my value is, and I know what my values are.’ And this is why I worked to try to save my marriage for so long.”
Meri Brown shared this photo to celebrate July Fourth in the year 2023. (Instagram)
Meri said multiple times in the past that she was fighting for her family, not just her marriage.
It’s not easy to just walk away from people with whom you are close and a life to which you’ve grown accustomed for over three decades.
In this extensive People feature, the TLC personality emphasizes how she “100 percent gave it my all” before announcing her split from Kody.
“I did everything in my power that I could do. And if I would’ve walked away any sooner, there would’ve always been a question in my mind of did I do everything that I can do?
“But I’m very confident knowing that I did everything that I could do, and I’m very at peace with the timing of it and how it all played out.”
Meri Brown has moved on, at last, from Kody. We wish her the best going forward! (TLC)
Meri also wants to be clear: She has no regrets.
“There’s definitely things in the past three decades that I would’ve done different, different conversations that I would’ve had. But I mean, hindsight’s 20/20, right?” she says now.
“I think that my family and the life that I have lived and all the experiences that I have had has really only contributed to who I am now.
“So I can’t regret that at all.”
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Meri Brown Talks Kody Split: Look at Me Now! I’m a Bada$$! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
Meri Brown is here to reflect on the last several months of her life, post-Kody Brown. How is she feeling these days?
Meri Brown Talks Kody Split: Look at Me Now! I’m a Bada$$! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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What We Can Learn Inside 50 Cent’s Explosive Diddy Documentary: 5 Reasons You Should Watch

50 Cent’s new Netflix docuseries about Sean “Diddy” Combs is more than a headline-grabbing exposé; it is a meticulous breakdown of how power, celebrity, and silence can collide in the entertainment industry.
Across its episodes, the series traces Diddy’s rise, the allegations that followed him for years, and the shocking footage and testimonies now forcing a wider cultural reckoning.

1. It Chronicles Diddy’s Rise and Fall – And How Power Warps Reality
The docuseries follows Combs from hitmaker and business icon to a figure facing serious criminal conviction and public disgrace, mapping out decades of influence, branding, and behind-the-scenes behavior. Watching that arc shows how money, fame, and industry relationships can shield someone from scrutiny and delay accountability, even as disturbing accusations accumulate.

2. Never-Before-Seen Footage Shows How Narratives Are Managed
Exclusive footage of Diddy in private settings and in the tense days around his legal troubles reveals how carefully celebrity narratives are shaped, even in crisis.
Viewers can learn to question polished statements and recognize that what looks spontaneous in public is often the result of strategy, damage control, and legal calculation.
3. Survivors’ Stories Highlight Patterns of Abuse and Silence
Interviews with alleged victims, former staff, and industry insiders describe patterns of control, fear, and emotional or physical harm that were long whispered about but rarely aired in this detail. Their stories underline how difficult it is to speak out against a powerful figure, teaching viewers why many survivors delay disclosure and why consistent patterns across multiple accounts matter.
4. 50 Cent’s Approach Shows Storytelling as a Tool for Accountability
As executive producer, 50 Cent uses his reputation and platform to push a project that leans into uncomfortable truths rather than protecting industry relationships. The series demonstrates how documentary storytelling can challenge established power structures, elevate marginalized voices, and pressure institutions to respond when traditional systems have failed.
5. The Cultural Backlash Reveals How Society Handles Celebrity Accountability
Reactions to the doc—ranging from people calling it necessary and brave to others dismissing it as a vendetta or smear campaign—expose how emotionally invested audiences can be in defending or condemning a famous figure. Watching that debate unfold helps viewers see how fandom, nostalgia, and bias influence who is believed, and why conversations about “cancel culture” often mask deeper questions about justice and who is considered too powerful to fall.
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South Park’s Christmas Episode Delivers the Antichrist

A new Christmas-themed episode of South Park is scheduled to air with a central plot in which Satan is depicted as preparing for the birth of an Antichrist figure. The premise extends a season-long narrative arc that has involved Satan, Donald Trump, and apocalyptic rhetoric, positioning this holiday episode as a culmination of those storylines rather than a stand‑alone concept.
Episode premise and season context
According to published synopses and entertainment coverage, the episode frames the Antichrist as part of a fictional storyline that blends religious symbolism with commentary on politics, media, and cultural fear. This follows earlier Season 28 episodes that introduced ideas about Trump fathering an Antichrist child and tech billionaire Peter Thiel obsessing over prophecy and end‑times narratives. The Christmas setting is presented as a contrast to the darker themes, reflecting the series’ pattern of pairing holiday imagery with controversial subject matter.
Public and political reactions
Coverage notes that some figures connected to Donald Trump’s political orbit have criticized the season’s portrayal of Trump and his allies, describing the show as relying on shock tactics rather than substantive critique. Commentators highlight that these objections are directed more at the depiction of real political figures and the show’s tone than at the specific theology of the Antichrist storyline.
At the time of reporting, there have not been widely reported, detailed statements from major religious leaders focused solely on this Christmas episode, though religion-focused criticism of South Park in general has a long history.
Media and cultural commentary
Entertainment outlets such as The Hollywood Reporter, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Slate, and USA Today describe the Antichrist arc as part of South Park’s ongoing use of Trump-era and tech-world politics as material for satire.
Viewer guidance and content advisory
South Park is rated TV‑MA and is intended for adult audiences due to strong language, explicit themes, and frequent use of religious and political satire. Viewers who are sensitive to depictions of Satan, the Antichrist, or parodies involving real political figures may find this episode particularly objectionable, while others may view it as consistent with the show’s long‑running approach to controversial topics. As with previous episodes, individual responses are likely to vary widely, and the episode is best understood as part of an ongoing satirical series rather than a factual or theological statement.
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Growing Up on Camera vs. “Before and After” Culture
Sweeney points out that people are often mistaking normal changes for procedures: she grew up on camera, her roles now come with big‑budget glam teams, and her body has shifted as she has trained, aged, and worked nonstop. Yet every new red‑carpet photo gets folded into a narrative that assumes surgeons, not time, are responsible. Rather than walking through a checklist of what is “real,” she emphasizes how bizarre it is that internet detectives comb through pores, noses, and jawlines as if they are owed an explanation for every contour of a woman’s face.
The Real Problem Isn’t Her Face
By speaking up, Sweeney is redirecting the conversation away from her features and toward the culture that obsesses over them.
She argues that the real issue isn’t whether an actress has had work done, but why audiences feel so entitled to dissect her body as public property in the first place.
For her, the constant speculation is less about curiosity and more about control—another way to tell women what they should look like and punish them when they do not fit. In calling out that dynamic, Sweeney isn’t just defending herself; she is forcing fans and followers to ask why tearing apart someone else’s appearance has become such a popular form of entertainment.
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