Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Dakota Mortensen sues Hulu for defamation
November 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
Dakota Mortensen, who appears on Hulu's Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, has sued Hulu and other production companies for alleged defamation. Mortensen has been a regular on the reality series since it first aired in 2023.
Mortensen is known for his on-again, off-again relationship with social media influencer Taylor Frankie Paul, who is also featured on the show. The lawsuit's specific claims were not detailed in the ABC4 report.
The suit adds to legal drama surrounding the reality series, which follows Mormon and ex-Mormon influencers in Utah.
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