The Real-Life Loves of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Cast

From Taylor Frankie Paul's tumultuous relationship to Jen and Zac Affleck's marriage struggles, the Hulu reality series explores the personal lives of its influencer stars.

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

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The Hulu reality series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" follows a group of Mormon influencers in Utah as they navigate fame, friendships, and the strains on their marriages. The show's four seasons have documented the highs and lows of the cast members' relationships, including Taylor Frankie Paul's on-again, off-again romance with Dakota Mortensen, Jen and Zac Affleck's marital issues, and Jessi Ngatikaura's affair. As the cast members' social media stardom has grown, so too have the challenges in their personal lives.

Why it matters

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" provides a rare glimpse into the personal lives of Mormon influencers, a community that is often shrouded in secrecy. The show's exploration of how fame and social media attention can strain marriages resonates with many viewers, and the cast's willingness to share their struggles adds authenticity to the series.

The details

The show's cast includes Taylor Frankie Paul, who split from her husband Dakota Mortensen before becoming the lead of "The Bachelorette" in 2026; Jen and Zac Affleck, whose marriage has weathered ups and downs including Zac's jealousy of Jen's growing fame; Jessi Ngatikaura, who admitted to an emotional affair; and other couples like Demi and Bret Engemann, Mayci and Jacob Neeley, and Whitney and Conner Leavitt, who have all faced their own marital challenges.

  • Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen welcomed their son, Ever True, in March 2024.
  • Jen and Zac Affleck welcomed their third child in July 2025.
  • Mayci Neeley gave birth to her third child in July 2025.
  • Mikayla Matthews and her husband Jace Terry separated in 2025.

The players

Taylor Frankie Paul

The star of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" who split from her husband Tate Paul in 2022 and had a tumultuous on-again, off-again relationship with Dakota Mortensen before becoming the lead of "The Bachelorette" in 2026.

Jen Affleck

A cast member of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" who has been married to her husband Zac since 2019, and has weathered ups and downs in their marriage as Jen's fame has grown.

Jessi Ngatikaura

A cast member of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" who admitted to having an emotional affair during season 2 of the show.

Mikayla Matthews

A cast member of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" who announced her separation from her husband Jace Terry in season 4 of the show.

Whitney Leavitt

A cast member of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" who, along with her husband Conner, has dealt with rumors about their marriage.

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What they’re saying

“I have family, I have Conner, and we know what's real. And so, I can go to sleep at night knowing that I'm with the love of my life, my best friend, and he knows me and I know him, and what else really matters? These people don't really know who we are.”

— Whitney Leavitt (PEOPLE)

“I would say we both made mistakes for sure. Mine being the affair and his being the emotional abuse, but I think it takes two to tango. And having that toxic dynamic definitely got me into the mindset of where I was and why I did what I did.”

— Jessi Ngatikaura (PEOPLE)

What’s next

In season 4 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives", viewers will see more of Taylor Frankie Paul's journey as the new Bachelorette, as well as continued exploration of the other cast members' personal relationships.

The takeaway

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" provides a rare and intimate look at the personal lives of Mormon influencers, highlighting how the pressures of fame and social media can strain even the strongest of marriages. The cast's willingness to share their struggles adds authenticity to the series and resonates with viewers.