Mormon Wives' Demi Engemann Addresses Husband Bret Engemann Rumors

Demi Engemann shuts down speculation about her relationship with husband Bret Engemann, including claims he was her babysitter.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 8:25pm

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Demi Engemann, star of the reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives", addressed various rumors about her relationship with husband Bret Engemann, including claims that he was her babysitter when she was younger. Demi clarified that they met when she was 21 at a mutual friend's funeral, and that the rumors about their relationship have been exaggerated and spun out of control online.

Why it matters

The Engemann's relationship has been a topic of much speculation and scrutiny, with fans making claims about their 16-year age gap and how they met. This story provides an opportunity for Demi to directly address and shut down the persistent rumors, helping to set the record straight.

The details

Demi explained that she "didn't cheat on Bret and we did not know each other when I was 9 years old." She took responsibility for some of the online gossip, saying "it was the satire time of TikTok where people are just going after our age gap relationship. So then we just play into it." Bret also commented, saying "the age where I met her just keeps getting younger and younger and younger." Demi maintained that they met as legal adults when she was 21 at a mutual friend's funeral in 2017, and that any claims about him being involved in her life before that are not true.

  • Demi and Bret met at a mutual friend's funeral in 2017 when Demi was 21 years old.
  • Demi and Bret got married in 2021.

The players

Demi Engemann

A 31-year-old star of the reality show "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" who is married to Bret Engemann.

Bret Engemann

Demi Engemann's 47-year-old husband, who was previously married to Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Angie Harrington.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't cheat on Bret and we did not know each other when I was 9 years old.”

— Demi Engemann (I Do, Part 2 podcast)

“The age where I met her just keeps getting younger and younger and younger.”

— Bret Engemann (I Do, Part 2 podcast)

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges faced by public figures in addressing persistent online rumors and speculation about their personal lives. Demi and Bret's willingness to directly address the claims demonstrates their commitment to setting the record straight and maintaining control over the narrative surrounding their relationship.