Jennifer Affleck and Zac Expect Third Child Amid Controversy Over “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives”

Jennifer Affleck, the star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and her husband Zac Affleck are expecting their third child together. The couple shared this exciting news in a photoshoot featured in PEOPLE magazine.

In the splashy images, Jennifer proudly showed off her pregnant belly on the beach alongside Zac. The couple already has a three-year-old daughter, Nora, and a 19-month-old son, Lucas.

Jennifer expressed that despite the surprise, she and Zac were excited about the new addition. “We were very excited, there were a lot of emotions after a very crazy year!” she told the magazine.

A Year of Drama on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’

The “crazy year” Jennifer referred to was seasoned with significant drama. The first season of the Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives highlighted the personal struggles of the Mormon wives, including Jennifer and her family.

A pivotal moment during the series occurred in the sixth episode when Jennifer, Zac, and their co-stars went on a trip to Las Vegas. Costar Jessi Ngatikaura surprised the women with tickets to see Chippendales, an event that sparked intense reactions.

Zac’s reaction to his wife entertaining the idea of attending Chippendales was explosive. He sent her scathing text messages, questioning her character and threatening divorce. These exchanges made headlines and garnered significant attention from the fans and critics alike.

Following the show’s conclusion, Jennifer and Zac worked through their issues, undergoing extensive therapy. Jennifer shared that their therapy sessions have been key in healing their relationship.

Their willingness to address and overcome personal conflicts through therapy has reportedly strengthened their bond, leading to the news of another pregnancy.

Fan Reactions: Confusion and Concern

Despite the happy news, Jennifer’s fans were initially confused and concerned about the timeline of the pregnancy. The news came just a year after a highly publicized year of drama and tension on the show.

Comments on the announcement post reflected the surprise and worry some fans felt. “And the crowd is…. confused,” read one comment. Another lamented, “HIS IS NOT WHAT I WANT. THIS IS NOT WHAT I PLANNED. AND I JUST HAVE TO SAY I DO NOT UNDERSTAND.”

Other fans expressed doubt about the couple’s stability, with one commenting, “Oh so no divorce? That’s crazyyyyyy.” Another added, “Ohhhhhh nooooo never have another baby to save a toxic marriage oof.”

Despite these concerns, Jennifer insisted that the couple has moved past the traumas of Season 1. “There were many dark days,” she said. “There’s so much more to our story than people realize.”

Co-stars, on the other hand, greeted the news with joy and support. Jessi and Mikayla Matthews both shared heart emojis, while Mayci Neeley wrote, “So cute 😍❤️” and Whitney Leavitt added, “🥹 perfection honestly ❤️❤️”

Moving Forward

Looking to the future, Jennifer emphasized the importance of privacy for her family. “While I’m not sharing all the details online, it’s been essential for our relationship and mental health to keep our journey private until we’re ready to talk about it,” she said.

The third pregnancy has proven challenging, she added. “After dealing with the backlash from season 1 and stepping into season 2 with a lot of baggage, this pregnancy has been the toughest.”

Season 1 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is streaming on Hulu.