‘Mormon Wives’ star Jen Affleck makes heartbreaking confession about ‘really hard’ divorce from Zac

TV exclusive See more of our coverage in your search results. Jen Affleck is struggling after filing for divorce from her husband, Zac Affleck. “It’s been really, really hard, but I’m trying my best to just stay positive,” the “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star — who is pregnant with with her fourth child — told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” in a Zoom interview. “My mindset is just what’s best for my kids and doing what’s best for them. There’s a lot to navigate.” Jen Affleck (pictured above at the the FIFA World Cup in June 2026) spoke exclusively to Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” about her heartbreaking decision to divorce her husband, Zac Affleck. FIFA via Getty Images Jen — who is celebrating the release of Hulu’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County” spinoff— said divorce is “the hardest thing anyone can go through,” but knows filing was “what was best” for her family. “I wouldn’t wish divorce on anyone,” she added. “Honestly, if you can avoid it, you should avoid it. All I can say is, I gave it my all.” Jen, 27, filed for divorce from Zac, 30, last Tuesday, a mere 24 hours before they celebrated eldest daughter Nora’s 5th birthday together. “I wouldn’t wish divorce on anyone,” Jen (pictured above with Zac in an Instagram post) told us. jenniferlaffleck/Instagram The estranged couple share three children and have another baby on the way. jenniferaffleck/Instagram While details surrounding the split are currently under wraps, we confirmed Jen included a proposed co-parenting plan. The estranged couple met on a Mormon dating app in 2018, and wed the following year. They share three children, Nora, 5, Lucas, 3, and Penelope, 1, and are currently expecting their fourth baby. Jen and Zac (pictured above in an Instagram post in early 2026) previously separated after “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” Season 1, but got back together when they found out they were having their third baby. zac affleck/ instagram Jen and Zac have been open about their marital struggles throughout all five seasons of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” on which they both star. The couple briefly separated after they filmed the show’s debut season in 2024, but got back together when Jen found out she was pregnant with Penelope. While they documented their journey with couples therapy, Zac continued to struggle with Jen’s growing career aspirations, including her desire to act on scripted television and model for Sports Illustrated. It was reported that Zac learned Jen filed for divorce through the news. Zac Affleck/Tiktok Days after news of their split went public, Jen shared a throwback video of her estranged husband criticizing her postpartum body. jenniferaffleck/ tiktok Zac also infamously complained about how challenging it was watching his wife dance with pro Jan Ravnik when she was competing on “Dancing With the Stars.” A later report said he was a “nightmare” on set and tried to dictate the costumes she’d wear and dances they’d do. Although Zac — who learned of the divorce filing via the news — promised to always be Jen’s “biggest fan” in a video he posted one day after the news broke, his estranged wife hit back with a series of TikTok drafts that shed a more telling light on their marriage issues. “He was never my biggest supporter,” Jen, seen with Zac at a baseball game in August 2025, captioned the alarming videos. zac affleck/ instagram Zac (pictured above with Jen backstage while she competed on “Dancing With the Stars”) often struggled to support his wife’s career aspirations, including her desire to act and model for Sports Illustrated. zac affleck/ instagram “He was never my biggest supporter,” Jen captioned the first video, which shows Zac brutally criticizing her postpartum body. In the clip, Zac is heard begging Jen not to post the social media video she was making at the time because of her “sagging” breasts. He later responded to a fan on social media, writing, “This was a video from 2022. Obviously horrible and should have never been said. When I saw the video today, I was absolutely shocked I had said that. I said a lot of horrible and hurtful things, but I have tried my best to learn and grow.” Stay one step ahead with all the exclusive tea on your favorite reality TV stars! Sign up for Virtual Reali-Tea with Danny and Evan, our must-read newsletter! Thank for signing up! In a second video, Zac berates Jen for leaving a dirty towel on the floor. “I’ve been doing all your laundry for the past… forever,” Jen snapped in response. “If I got a little bit more help from you it would be nice. Maybe we’d have some towels.” While Jen is emotionally struggling with the realities of divorce, she told “Virtual Reali-Tea” she’s focusing on taking care of herself and her body as she enters the final stretch of pregnancy. Jen (pictured above celebrating her baby shower in October) told us she’s focusing on herself and her body as she enters the final stretch of her pregnancy. Getty Images for Triple Paste Despite the drama in her personal life, the reality star is counting her blessings and trying to remain positive through this “really hard” time. jenniferlaffleck/Instagram “I’m counting my blessings, and I think gratitude can go a long way,” she said. “My baby is healthy and happy and strong and that’s all I can really ask for right now.” Season 1 of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: OC” is available now on Hulu. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. 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