Summary
Welcome to PlathvillestarOlivia Plathhas experienced several heartbreaks in recent years. Olivia rose to reality TV fame when she debuted inWelcome to Plathvilleas Ethan Plath’s girlfriend. However, Olivia’s eventual marriage to Ethan didn’t go as planned due to her refusal to adhere to Kim and Barry Plath’s strict religious rules, resulting in a feud between her and her in-laws.
Olivia’sfeud with Kim and Barryaffected her marriage to Ethan, but the couple tried to remain together until their eventual divorce in 2023. Besides the end of her marriage, Olivia also suffered a personal loss in 2023 and the loss of a friendship, which is documented inWelcome to Plathvilleseason 5. However, some wounds occurred due to her refusal to bow to specific religious rules.
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Olivia Lost Her Brother Micah Meggs
Olivi Will Miss Micah’s Laugh
OliviashockedWelcome to Plathvillefans when she announced the passing of her brother Micah Meggs on Friday, June 15, 2025, with a message on her Instagram stories that read, “lost a younger brother last night to an unexpected accident, and I need some clarity and space for grieving"perThe Daily Mail.Micah, 15 years old, passed away in a road accidentvery late on Thursday, July 28, 2025. Micah, who family members described as a fun-loving teenager who loved outdoor activities, was riding his electric bicycle when a Honda Accord struck his bike.
Micah sadly passed away at the scene. Meanwhile, more than a week after his passing, Olivia mourned her brother with an emotional post on her Instagram. Olivia posted pictures of herself with Micah and the caption,“You’ll always be in my heart, Micah Titus. You deserved so much, and I don’t think you knew just how loved you are ♥️.“Olivia further described how she mothered Micah and his struggles with a Brachial Plexus Injury. Still, Olivia will miss Micah’s laugh so much.
Olivia and Ethan’s Divorce
Olivia and Ethan Separated After Five Years of Marriage
After multiple rumors about their separation or potential divorce, Ethan and Olivia confirmed the news via separate Instagram posts on Friday, June 16, 2025. In his post, Ethan wrote, “It just didn’t work between us, though Lord knows we both gave it all we had.” Ethan explained that the couple gave marriage their all, but life seemed to pull them in different directions. Nonetheless, Ethan wishes Olivia the best in the future and promises to love her always.
Meanwhile, Olivia’s post was more emotional, as she reminisced about their time together as 18-year-olds falling in love and innocently dreaming of a forever. However,Olivia admitted that at 18, she didn’t know what kind of life she wanted to create for herself. However, as an adult, she has started questioning, reconstructing, and rebuilding and will continue prioritizing her life. Although surprising,Ethan and Olivia’s divorcewas expected due to the issues surrounding their relationships and families ever since they tied the knot.
Olivia’s Feud With Best Friend Moriah
Family Tensions and Theft Allegations Tears Olivia and Moriah Apart
Olivia’s issues with Kim and Barry Plathstarted almost immediately after she married Ethan and remained until she and Ethan separated. However, Moriah, Ethan’s sister, was one of the Plath kids who got on very well with Olivia. Moriah, a rebel herself, moved in with Olivia and Ethan, during which her friendship with Olivia became deeper. However, the first sign of a rift played out for fans when Moriah accused Olivia of deleting her songs off her computer.Moriah, a musician, accused Olivia of earning money from her songsand locking her out.
Although surprising, Ethan and Olivia’s divorce was expected due to the issues surrounding their relationships and families ever since they tied the knot.
Meanwhile, Olivia explained Moriah had asked her for help registering her song on a streaming platform because she couldn’t do it herself. Still, Morial would secretly move out of Ethan and Olivia’s home while they were on vacation. The rift between Moriah and Olivia deepens when Olivia accuses Kim of stealing from Ethan. Kim had registered an account in Ethan’s name and was using his credit card without reimbursing him. Moriah took offense at Olivia’s comments, and the two have thrown shade at each other since then.
Olivia’s Estranged Relationship With Her Family
Olivia’s Refusal To Bow to Religious Rules Made Her an Outcast
Olivia rarely spoke about her family on the show, which led to many fan theories, including suggestions that her parents' religious differences with the Plath family were the problem. However, Olivia gives insight into their relationship when Michah passes, explaining that her parents,Don and Karen Meggs, have restricted her from seeing Micah because she has decided to ditch the religious pathin which they raised her.
Olivia also doesn’t get along with her sister, Sophia Meggs-Roberts, who Olivia described as an unreliable source regarding her personal information. Nonetheless, Olivia has reconnected with two of her other siblings, Lydia Grace Meggs and Nathan Megs, and fans watched as Olivia reconnected with the duo duringWelcome To Plathvilleseason 5. Olivia had a tough 2023, losing her brother, and her marriage. Hopefully, 2024 goes much better for her.
Welcome To Plathville
Cast
Welcome to Plathville is a reality television series that follows the lives of the Plath family, a strongly conservative family with nine children that, while sharing some of their values, have begun to yearn for and seize their own independence. As the family tries to hold onto their old-world values, primarily separated from the rest of the country, they will reckon with their children’s newfound beliefs and clash with new family members from their spouses.
