The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives stars Jen and Zac Affleck are moving towards divorce after seven years of marriage. However, the split has reportedly come as a shock to Zac, who allegedly learned that his wife had filed for divorce after seeing news reports. Notably, the news comes months after the couple announced they were expecting their fourth child together.
Zac Affleck learned about Jen’s divorce filing through media reports
According to sources who spoke to TMZ, Zac was blindsided by Jen’s decision to end their marriage. The insider claimed that he found out about the divorce filing after reports surfaced that Jen had visited a Utah courthouse to submit the paperwork.
Later, Page Six confirmed that Jen filed her divorce petition on November 3, 2026, in Utah County District Court. She also reportedly submitted a proposed parenting plan as part of the filing. Sources close to the situation said that Zac is now focusing on their children and ensuring that they are doing well amid these family changes. The estranged couple has three children, Nora, 5, Lucas, 3, and Penelope, 1, and they are expecting their fourth kid.
Incidentally, the divorce news became public on the same day as their eldest daughter Nora’s fifth birthday. Jen and Zac both shared separate birthday messages on social media. Jen shared a picture of Nora posing beside a new bicycle in a decorated kitchen.
Meanwhile, Zac shared a video of her blowing out candles on a birthday donut. Meanwhile, Jen was noticeably absent from a video Zac shared documenting a theme park outing with Nora. For those who don’t know, Jen and Zac’s relationship faced many difficulties openly on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. They had conflicts over finances, lifestyle choices, and Jen’s ambitions outside their marriage.
Another issue was Zac’s gambling, which reportedly involved him spending money from their joint bank account. They also had a clash over Jen’s influencer friendships and her decision to attend a Chippendales show in Las Vegas.
These differences were more visible when Jen pursued more career opportunities in entertainment. Meanwhile, Zac reportedly had a more traditional viewpoint about their marriage. He also expressed his discomfort with Jen taking acting roles that involve romantic scenes with other people. He had also threatened to divorce her if she accepted such a role.
How did Jen and Zac Affleck meet?
Jen and Zac first met in 2018 through Mutual, a dating app used by members of the Mormon community. Jen was 18, and Zac was 21. Their relationship moved quickly, and they decided to marry in less than a year after their first meeting.
Zac popped the question to Jen in January 2019 at the Top of the Rock observation deck in New York City. Later, they tied the knot on June 28, 2019, in a ceremony at an LDS temple in Newport Beach, California. Over the years, they welcomed three kids and built a family with their appearances on the show.
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Pic credits: Zac Afflec/ Instagram, Jen Affleck/ Instagram
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