Shivangi Sinha
After the debut season of ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ Jen and Zac Affleck quickly became one of the most scrutinized couples on the show. By the second season, they seemed committed to repairing their relationship, openly addressing past issues and showing a willingness to work through them. However, it wasn’t a smooth path. As more truths came to light, the challenges between them only intensified. The strain grew heavier when Jen experienced a mental health crisis, leading her to take a step back from filming. In season 5, they returned to the MomTok group and spoke about how their marriage was going.
Jen and Zac Affleck Confronted Some Tough Questions About Their Marriage
Jennifer “Jen” Lynn and Zac Affleck first met in 2018 through the Mormon dating app Mutual. Just a few months later, during a trip to New York City in January 2019, Zac proposed to Jen, who was only 18 at the time. They were married on June 28 in an LDS temple in Newport Beach, California. Despite being the primary breadwinner, Jen often felt like an outsider within Zac’s family and noted that Zac was the one making most household decisions. The couple welcomed their daughter Nora in 2021 and their son Luca in August 2023. Although Zac had plans to attend Brigham Young University and the family was preparing to relocate, life ultimately took them in a different direction.
After the Chippendales revue incident in Las Vegas, the dynamics between Jen and Zac Affleck shifted significantly. Zac faced sharp criticism, not only from viewers of the reality series but also from Jen’s close friends, including Jessi Ngatikaura and Demi Engeman. In the second season, Zac admitted that after the premiere, it felt like the entire world was rooting for their relationship to fail. This led to major decisions: Jen chose not to move to New York and instead enrolled in medical school in Arizona. The couple revealed they had been spending time apart, with Zac frequently visiting them in Utah. They shared that they were committed to working on their relationship through open conversations, therapy, and a renewed understanding.
When Jen discovered she was pregnant with their third child, she suffered a breakdown. Along with her family she moved to Arizona but for season 3, the couple returned in the final phases of their third pregnancy. Jen and Zac found their rhythm back, and with Jen’s career taking off, Zac decided to become a stay-at-home dad. While she was filming for ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ he was always cheering her on. In season 5, as Jen told Zac that she wanted to pursue acting, she did not feel supported by him. She said that she did not think he was supportive of her career choices and that the traditional setup of their marriage would always remain. Zac, in turn, said that he had always supported her in every way he could but could not get behind her decision, particularly because of his religious expectations around modesty. Some arguments between the two of them escalated, and Jen said she did not know what their future might look like..
Jen and Zac Affleck Are Fielding Divorce Rumors These Days
Jen and Zac Affleck have endured a lot in their marriage, with their relationship often becoming a point of friction. In season 5, Jen’s lingering feelings about their marriage came out in the open. Even though Zac was by her side as she competed on ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ he also had her back during her feud with Whitney Leavitt. However, there have been some rumors hinting at trouble in paradise. In early 2026, Jen and Zac moved to Orange County, California, for the filming of ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County.’ In June 2026, Jen found out that she was pregnant with their fourth baby. She has spoken about the pregnancy this time as well, saying that it has been emotionally challenging for her, much like her third pregnancy was.
Jen has also shared social media posts reminiscing about her wedding and reflecting on the person she has become today. One post read, “I have so much left to learn, and putting your dreams, insecurities, mistakes, and growing pains out there for the world to see can be scary. But I’m grateful for every version of me that’s gotten me here.” These cryptic messages have fueled speculation that the couple might be heading their separate ways. Jen has not said anything to confirm this, and officially, she remains married to Zac. However, she has not shared a romantic post with him since they celebrated Valentine’s Day together in 2026. Although Zac moved with her to California, the growing tension between them could hint at some hurdles in their future.
Jen and Zac Affleck Are Preparing for the Arrival of Ther Fourth Baby
Jen Affleck is a thriving content creator whose rise to fame has opened doors to meaningful brand collaborations, including partnerships with MCo Beauty and Shak Home. In April 2025, she hit a major milestone when she appeared on a Times Square billboard in New York City. It was a moment she described as surreal and deeply gratifying. She had a good stint on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ alongside her partner, Jan Ravnik, and Zac celebrated and encouraged all her wins.
In July 2025, the couple welcomed their third child, and things have been busy for them. They had a fully natural birth at their home and it was an experience that Zac said definitely brought them closer and made him see his wife in a totally new light. They went on a family holiday to Disneyland along with some other castmates in 2025. Their new life in California has been keeping them preoccupied since then. Zac is focused on being a stay-at-home father for now, and both he and Jen have been collaborating on a lot of social media work. It has been a stressful few months for the two of them, but it is heartwarming to see them rising out of it stronger.
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