Influencers
Zac Affleck apologizes to wife Jen, admits he 'messed up' their marriage
Zac Affleck posted an emotional apology on social media acknowledging he damaged his marriage to Jen Affleck, a cast member of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.' "I messed up. I wasn't the husband I promised to be," Zac wrote, according to Yahoo Entertainment.
November 10, 2026 at 11:02 PM MT · via Yahoo
Jen Affleck discusses religious divide between Mormon Wives casts
Jen Affleck told People that the religious differences between the original Utah "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" cast and the new Orange County spinoff reflect genuine cultural divides within Mormon communities. The OC cast includes more practicing members, while the original MomTok group features several who have left the faith or distance themselves from it. Affleck said the contrast mirrors real tensions between traditional and progressive Mormon social circles, and that both shows explore authentic experiences within their respective communities.
November 10, 2026 at 8:02 PM MT · via People.com · 3 sources
Fifth 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast member files for divorce
Yahoo reports that a fifth cast member from Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" has quietly filed for divorce, adding to the wave of relationship breakups following the show's premiere. The article does not name the cast member but confirms court filings.
November 10, 2026 at 8:02 AM MT · via Yahoo · 9 sources
'Mormon Wives: Orange County' among New York Times' top shows to watch
The New York Times featured *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County* in its weekly roundup of recommended television, positioning the reality show among six programs worth watching. The spinoff follows a group of Orange County Mormon and ex-Mormon influencers.
November 9, 2026 at 12:02 AM MT · via The New York Times · 5 sources
Whitney Leavitt gets solo reality series after leaving 'Mormon Wives'
Whitney Leavitt, who announced her departure from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives after one season, will star in her own reality television series, ABC4 Utah reports. The show will follow Leavitt, a social media influencer with a large TikTok following, as she navigates life after the Hulu series.
November 5, 2026 at 8:02 AM MT · via ABC4 Utah · 4 sources
'Mormon Wives' star Jen Affleck files for divorce from Zac Affleck
"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jen Affleck has filed for divorce from Zac Affleck, ABC News reports. The filing comes during Jen's fourth pregnancy. The couple was married for seven years and appeared together on the Hulu reality series documenting Mormon and ex-Mormon influencers in Utah. ABC News confirmed the court filing but provided no additional details about the divorce proceedings.
November 4, 2026 at 10:02 PM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 7 sources
Jon Gosselin compares ex-wife Kate to Ruby Franke, says she should be in jail
Jon Gosselin has compared his ex-wife Kate Gosselin to Ruby Franke, the Mormon YouTuber convicted of child abuse, and said Kate should be in jail, according to Page Six. Gosselin drew the comparison between the two reality-TV mothers who documented their families on camera.
November 4, 2026 at 6:03 PM MT · via Page Six
Whitney Leavitt exits 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' after one season
Whitney Leavitt announced she is leaving Hulu's reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" after appearing in the show's debut season. Leavitt, a TikTok creator and member of the #MomTok community, confirmed her departure in a statement to ABC News.
November 4, 2026 at 12:03 AM MT · via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 6 sources
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star slammed for JFK assassination costume
McCall DaPron from Hulu's "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" faced widespread criticism on social media for her and her husband's Halloween costumes depicting President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy on the day of his assassination, according to TMZ. Critics called the costume choice tasteless and disrespectful.
October 31, 2026 at 6:03 PM MT · via TMZ · 6 sources
Ex-Mormon influencer claims angel Moroni is demonic in podcast appearance
An ex-Mormon influencer made claims on the Blaze Media podcast that the angel Moroni, central to LDS theology and the Book of Mormon, is demonic in nature. The appearance represents ongoing efforts by prominent ex-Mormon content creators to challenge core LDS religious claims in mainstream conservative media spaces.
October 28, 2026 at 9:01 PM MT · via Blaze Media
Demi Engemann exits reality TV comfort zone to star in Hulu's 'The Mob'
Demi Engemann, known for her role on 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' has signed on to star in Hulu's upcoming crime drama 'The Mob,' marking a significant departure from reality television into scripted entertainment. Engemann explained the move as an effort to expand her acting portfolio beyond the MomTok ecosystem. The role represents the latest in a wave of reality stars transitioning to traditional Hollywood production.
October 27, 2026 at 6:01 PM MT · via Decider
'Mormon Wives' star Demi Engemann settles defamation lawsuit
Demi Engemann, a cast member of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' has settled a defamation lawsuit with Marciano Brunette. The settlement resolves a dispute that arose within the MormonTok influencer community. The case reflects ongoing legal pressures within the creator circles that have gained national attention through the reality franchise.
October 26, 2026 at 11:01 AM MT · via Central Oregon Daily