Jen Affleck, the reality TV star of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” has filed for divorce against her husband, Zac Affleck, in the state of Utah. According to reports from MediaOutreach, the petition was filed on Tuesday, accompanied by a proposed parenting plan for the couple’s three children. The situation is further complicated by the fact that Jen is currently in her fourth trimester of pregnancy. [1]
After news of the divorce became public, a source close to the couple told People magazine that Zac “is handling it well.” “They are focusing on preparing for the baby’s arrival and supporting their children,” the source added, emphasizing that neither Zac nor Jen has yet made a public statement regarding the separation. [1]
The Affleck couple, who are not related to the famous actor Ben Affleck, began dating in 2018 through a Mormon-focused dating app. They married in 2019 and welcomed their first daughter, Nora, in 2021. Later, Lucas was born in 2023 and Penelope in 2025. In June, Jen announced on Instagram that she was pregnant again, describing it as “Chapter Four.” Their eldest child just turned five, meaning they experienced a streak of consecutive births, now having three young children within a narrow age range. [1]
Jen and Zac’s marital issues have been a central theme of the series “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” for years. Following the premiere of the first season, Jen told Vulture that the show captured them during a “difficult phase.” “From the time we started filming, I’ve gone nonstop to therapy. If we’re going to continue in this relationship, changes are needed. If those don’t happen, it might be worth considering other options,” the actress explained in September 2024. [1]
Although the couple temporarily separated after the first season of the show, they later reconciled and announced their third pregnancy in February 2025. In July, Jen revealed that she suffered from postpartum depression, describing it as “painful, confusing, and exhausting.” She also told People magazine that she was “very ill” during her first trimester and that Zac had to take over caregiving duties. “There are many things we’re trying to keep private, but I have to say I wouldn’t have survived my first trimester without him,” Jen concluded in that interview. [1]
The divorce comes at a highly hectic moment for Jen. Beyond being pregnant, she is coordinating the spin-off series titled “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County,” which will premiere next week. It is expected that many public questions about the end of Jen and Zac’s relationship will receive answers when the new episode is released. [1]
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