Four 'Mormon Wives' cast members split from partners since show premiered
November 8, 2026 at 2:35 AM MT · via People.com · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

People magazine reports that four cast members of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' have separated from their partners since the Hulu reality show premiered in September 2026. The breakups include Taylor Frankie Paul, whose swinging scandal triggered the show's premise, and most recently Jen Affleck, who filed for divorce this week. The article catalogs the relationship turmoil across the cast, noting that the show's focus on influencer culture, Mormon expectations, and marital strain appears to have accelerated real-life splits.
The show, which became Hulu's most-watched unscripted premiere of 2026, follows eight Mormon and ex-Mormon mothers navigating social media fame, friendship drama, and the fallout from Paul's revelation that she and her then-husband had "soft swapped" with other couples in their friend group.
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