The Secret Lives of Mormon Women: Orange County star Jen Affleck He insisted that she marry her husband. Zac Affleck Just a year before she filed for divorce, she was “stronger than ever.”
“[Our marriage is] Jen, 27, said it’s night and day at this point. We In April 2025. “We tell each other every day. We’re like, if we can get through this, we can get through anything.”
At the time, Jen had recently returned to film. The Secret Lives of Mormon Women Season 2 after taking a long break to focus on his mental health. Viewers have previously seen Jen struggle with both prenatal and postpartum depression and face a rough patch in her marriage.
Hulu reality star explained We He felt it was crucial for him and Zac, 30, to return in 2025. Mormon Wives “really just sharing [their] story as a couple.
“I thought it was important to share some of the aftermath because that was the reality of what was going on and there was a lot we were trying to work through, but I also wanted to show that that’s just the reality of marriage sometimes,” Jen said. “Sometimes you go through a tough time and for some people it’s the end and it ends in divorce and for other people they struggle to get through it and it ends up being a blessing in disguise.”
He continued, “I was in a tough spot, but you know what? Even though season two was really hard for me, I’m excited for people to see the truth, and yes, I feel like there’s a lot to learn from our experiences.”
Jen reportedly filed for divorce from Zac in a Utah court on Tuesday, November 3, in addition to submitting a potential parenting plan for the judge to review, according to TMZ. Other details in the court file will remain confidential.
We He reached out to Jen and Zac’s reps for comment.
Neither party has publicly addressed their separation as of publication, but Zac did post a TikTok video on Monday, November 2, showing some sweet parenting moments of he and Jen with their three kids. (The Afflecks share 5-year-old daughters Nora and 16-month-old Penny, and 3-year-old son Luca. Their fourth child is on the way.)
After the former couple announced they were expecting another baby in June, Jen opened up about experiencing prenatal depression once again.
Sharing on Instagram in July, Jen said, “Prenatal depression came back during this pregnancy. But this time it came back even more severely.” “There were many days during my first trimester where my mind went to really dark places. It scared me. And if you’ve ever experienced depression, you know how isolating that can feel. Add in moving into a new situation, getting pregnant, and trying to show up for your kids, and some days it felt impossible.”
Jen thanked her loved ones for checking in on her throughout her pregnancy journey and emphasized that she’s still “counting it.” [her] blessings.”
She explained in June: “I don’t believe depression is beautiful. It’s painful, confusing, and exhausting. But I believe God can bring beauty out of it.” “It made me ask deeper questions. It made me slow down. It reminded me of what’s really important. It taught me that sometimes strength looks like asking for help instead of pretending to be okay.”
She added: “If sharing my story helps even one person feel less alone, then every vulnerable conversation has been worth it. If you’re silently fighting a battle no one else can see, I’m so glad you’re still here.”
Fans will likely see some of the drama leading up to Jen and Zac’s breakup as part of the upcoming spin-off The Secret Lives of Mormon Women: Orange CountyIt will premiere on Hulu on Thursday, November 12.
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