Jen Affleck and her husband became a hot topic after their appearance on Hulu‘s popular reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The couple famously went through a rough patch during their time on the show’s debut season. Viewers have since wondered if everything has settled down between the pair.
So, here’s everything we know about Jennifer Affleck’s husband, their relationship history, and more.
Who is Jen Affleck married to?
Jennifer Affleck is married to Zac Affleck.
The debut season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives gave us a brief account of Jen Affleck’s husband, Zac’s background. He was raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints while also being a part of the church’s missionary program in the Dominican Republic. He went on to attend Brigham Young University before pursuing medical school.
In July 2024, Jen announced on Instagram that Zac had been accepted into medical school in New York. The couple had initially planned to move there for his studies. However, Season 2 confirmed that he was attending a medical school in Arizona. Shortly after, the show also revealed that he had taken a break from school during his brief separation from Jen. Since their reconciliation, there have been no updates on his professional ventures.
What is Jen Affleck and Zac’s relationship history?
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives revealed that Jen and Zac Affleck first met via a Mormon dating app when she was 18. The couple tied the knot in 2019 and have since welcomed two kids. Their eldest daughter Nora was born in 2021 and their son Luca arrived two years later.
Fans are already familiar with the tumultuous nature of their relationship that we witnessed in the debut season. In Season 2 we learned that they are taking some apart and are living separately. Despite the fights and disagreements, the couple ultimately decided to stay together and work out their issues.
Furthermore, the Afflecks announced in February 2025 that they are expecting their third baby, in an exclusive interview with People. “Season 1 took a toll, not only on my marriage but also on my mental health. There were many dark days. There’s so much more to our story than people realize,” Jen shares. “I couldn’t have navigated this chapter of life without the support of my family, my therapist, and God,” she concluded on a positive note.
Originally reported by Namrata Ghosh on ComingSoon.
