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Mikayla Matthews donates 'Secret Lives' salary to child-abuse charity

September 28, 2026 at 3:06 AM MT · via People.com · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Mikayla Matthews donates 'Secret Lives' salary to child-abuse charity
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Mikayla Matthews, who departed "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" during production, is donating her remaining salary from the Hulu series to a child-abuse charity, People.com reports. Matthews left the reality show mid-season, citing personal reasons for her exit.

The donation decision came after Matthews' public departure from the cast, which follows other Mormon and ex-Mormon social media influencers in Utah. The charity receiving the funds focuses on child abuse prevention and support for survivors, though Matthews has not publicly named the specific organization.

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