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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County a star Jen Affleck she asked him to marry her husband Zac Affleck She was “stronger than ever” just over a year before she filed for divorce.
“[Our marriage is] night and day difference at this point,” Jen, 27, said exclusively Us in April 2025. “Every day we tell each other. We’re like, if we can get through this, we can get through anything.”
At the time, Jen had recently returned to filming Secret lives of Mormon women season 2 after taking an extended break to focus on her mental health. Viewers have previously seen Jen struggle with prenatal and postpartum depression as well as facing a rocky patch in her marriage.
The Hulu reality star explained to him Us in 2025 that she felt it was essential for her and Zac, 30, to return to Mormon women to “just share [their] story” as a couple.
“I thought it was important to share a little bit of what happened after that because that was kind of the reality that was going on, and there was a lot that we were trying to navigate, but I also wanted to show that sometimes it’s just the reality of marriage,” Jen said.
She continued, “I was in a tough situation, but you know what? Even though season two is really tough for me, I’m excited that people are seeing the truth and yeah, I feel like there’s a lot to learn from our experience.”
Jen reportedly filed for divorce from Zac on Tuesday, November 3, in a court in Utah, as well as submitting a parenting plan that the judge may have to review, according to TMZ. Other details from the court filing remain confidential.
Us Jen and Zac’s reps have been contacted for comment.
Neither party has publicly addressed their split since the announcement, although Zac released a TikTok video on Monday, November 2, showcasing sweet parenting moments with his three children and Jen. (The Afflecks share daughters Nora, 5, and Penny, 16 months, as well as son Luca, 3. Their fourth child is on the way.)
After the former couple announced in June that they are expecting another baby, Jen opened up about experiencing antenatal depression.
“Prenatal depression came back this pregnancy. Only this time it came back even worse,” Jen said on Instagram in July. “There were many days in my first trimester where my mind went to very dark places. It scared me. And if you’ve ever experienced depression, you know how lonely it can feel.
Jen thanked her loved ones for watching over her throughout her pregnancy journey and stressed that she was still “trying to count” [her] greetings.”
“I don’t believe depression is beautiful. It’s painful, confusing, and frustrating. But I believe God can bring beauty out of it,” she explained in June. “It’s made me ask deeper questions. It’s slowed me down. It’s reminded me of what’s really important. It’s taught me that sometimes strength is like asking for help instead of pretending you’re okay.”
She said, “If sharing my story helps even one person feel less alone, every vulnerable conversation was worth it. If you’re quietly fighting a battle no one else sees, I’m so glad you’re still here.”
Fans will likely see some of the pre-split drama between Jen and Zac as part of the upcoming spin-off Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange Countypremieres on Hulu Thursday, November 12.
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