When her sisters were at each other's threats during Amy Slaton who played peacemaker and brought her family back together. It was an unexpected turn for the usually hot-headed 37-year-old single mother. In the past, it was usually Amy getting involved in these big family fights, but she has changed so much over the last few years.
When she made her television debut in 2020, Amy weighed over 400 pounds. Wanting to have children, Amy had bariatric surgery and lost a stunning 150 pounds. After having her two healthy children, Amy and her husband, Michael Halterman, got divorced in 2023. Since losing weight and having children, Amy has changed so much. Read on to learn more about how the 1000-lb Sisters season 6 star became the unexpected peacemaker of the Slaton family.
Tammy & Amanda's Feud Explained
Family & Business Don't Mix
The drama started when Amy's sisters, 38-year-old Tammy Slaton and 44-year-old Amanda Halterman butted heads over a rental agreement. Tammy had moved into a house owned by Amanda, and the 1000-lb Sisters season 6 star alleges Amanda didn't take care of home repairs right away. Tensions came to a head during an on-camera family meeting, where Tammy and Amanda's feud turned ugly. Tammy stormed out and said Amanda was dead to her. The sisters didn't speak for several months after the fight.
Tammy & Amanda Didn't Speak For Months
They Even Skipped Holiday Family Events
The Slatons get together annually to exchange gifts during the holiday, but last Christmas was different. Tammy attended the family tradition, alongside 37-year-old Amy Slaton, 44-year-old Chris Combs, and 48-year-old Misty Wentworth, but Amanda was conspicuously missing. Amanda refused to her family because she wasn't ready to see Tammy, whom she hadn't spoken to for two months.
Amy's The Family Peacemaker Now
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?
After several months, Amy had enough of Tammy and Amanda's big feud and decided to do something about it. She planned a dinner and insisted that both sisters come. The entire 1000-lb Sisters clan gathered around Amy's table, and Tammy and Amanda finally made amends. Amy used to be the hot-headed one, but now she's the family peacemaker.
Tammy Slaton |
38 years old |
Lost 500 pounds |
Amy Slaton |
37 years old |
Lost 169 pounds |
Chris Combs |
44 years old |
Lost 150 pounds |
Amanda Halterman |
43 years old |
Lost 31 pounds |
Misty Slaton Wentworth |
48 years old |
Lost 74 pounds |
Brittany Combs |
36 years old |
Unknown |
1000-lb Sisters seasons 1-6 can be streamed on Discovery+.

1000-lb Sisters follows sisters Amy Salton-Halterman and Tammy Slaton in their home in Dixon, Kentucky, covering their daily lives, weight loss attempts, and subsequent weight loss surgery. The show covers such moments as attempts to have children, medical visits, and dramatic emergency room visitations. The family wrestles with ing their daughters and their weight loss efforts while struggling with their own life troubles.
- Main Genre
- Reality
- Seasons
- 6
- Streaming Service(s)
- TLC GO
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