The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast now from breakups to pregnancies
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is returning to Hulu and Disney Plus for its second season and the cast have a lot to catch up on after the events of the first season
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is set to return on Hulu and Disney Plus, with the second season picking up eight months after the first season's events. In the fast-paced world of MomTok, this brief period has seen a whirlwind of changes in the cast's lives, including fallouts, breakups, and pregnancy news.
As filming commenced for the new season in October 2024, fans can expect even more upheaval.
Executive producer Danielle Pistotnik teased an intense season ahead, telling Us Weekly: "There's so many stories that these women have to share."
She added: "Their upbringing is unbelievably heartbreaking - a lot of them - and it is so inspiring to listen to."
Here's the latest on what's been happening.
Whitney Leavitt gave birth
Whitney Leavitt welcomed a new addition to her family. During the show's first run, viewers learned she was pregnant with her third child with husband Connor Leavitt.
Their son Billy arrived shortly after the series premiered, joining siblings Sedona and Liam. Despite swirling 'crazy' rumours, Whitney confirmed that her marriage remains solid.
On the Off the Vine podcast, she laughed off the most outlandish gossip she'd heard: "Oh my Gosh, that my husband's gay."
Jen and Zac Affleck's relationship
The spotlight also falls on Jen and Zac Affleck's unconventional union. While Jen has consistently defended their marriage against skeptics, speculation about their relationship has intensified since season two began filming.
In February 2025, Jen confirmed the joyous news that she was expecting their third baby, deciding to enrol in a wellness programme to address past trauma.
Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen call it quits
The tumultuous love story between Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen took a turn for the worse, with Dakota expressing discontent over his portrayal on the show since its initial season. Although there seemed to be fleeting moments of reconciliation, by the end of 2024, their split seemed definite.
They are now focused on co-parenting as they each navigate the waters of their futures separately.
Baby joy for Mikayla Matthews
In further exciting news, February 2025 saw Mikayla Matthews happily announce her pregnancy with husband Jace Terry, preparing to welcome their fourth child into the family which already includes daughters Tommie, Haven, and son Beckham. Battling a mysterious chronic ailment, Mikayla opened up to Us Weekly, voicing her frustration: "I'm a lot better than I was, but I still have my ups and downs, so it's just frustrating to not get any answers and feel like I'm on my own and then have to navigate being in this really exciting time while not feeling my best."
Mayci Neeley shares her pregnancy news
As the second season wrapped up production, Mayci Neeley was thrilled to reveal her pregnancy in February 2025. Alongside her husband, Jacob Neeley, Mayci is anticipating their third child.
Sharing the news with People, Mayci reflects on the challenging journey: "It's been really exciting. I think when you do IVF, it's not a fun process. Usually you tell your friends and family that you're doing it, so there are no secrets or surprises."
The couple chose to keep the news to themselves initially, not even telling their family.
They are already parents to daughter Harlow and son Hudson.
Demi Engemann and Jessi Ngatikaura's friendship hits a rough patch
Once filming for the second season began, Demi and Jessi's relationship took a turn for the worse, with the pair ceasing to share content together on social media.
Instead, they started posting enigmatic videos suggesting their friendship was on the rocks.
Eagle-eyed TikTok users spotted that the duo had unfollowed each other on the platform.
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