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Axios
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Faith, friendship and feuds: "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" returns
" The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is back for Season 2, featuring a new cast member, more infighting, and juicier drama. Why it matters: The anticipated season comes amid mainstream interest in the lives of Latter-day Saint women and on the heels of a Washington Post feature that declared 2024 " the year of Mormon women." What they're saying: Cast member Layla Taylor, 24, told Axios the series spotlighted Mormonism last year by showcasing LDS women and their varied approaches to the Utah-based faith. "We're not telling everyone to live your life this way, but we're saying that if you do, it's OK," she said. What's new: Season 2 introduces Miranda McWhorter, 27, who was part of the original #MomTok group that was linked to the 2022 viral swinging scandal that inspired the series. McWhorter, who clashes with former best friend Taylor Frankie Paul over what really transpired, told Axios, "Everyone wanted to know once and for all the tea on the swinging scandal." The season hones in on Taylor, Paul and McWhorter's experiences as single mothers in a community where divorce is deeply stigmatized. It also explores Whitney Leavitt's fallout from #MomTok after she left the group last season. Friction point: Despite its popularity, the series continues to be controversial to many Latter-Day Saints, who say the show "mischaracterizes" their religion. By the numbers: Within the first five days of its May 15 release, the reality television show garnered 5 million views on Disney+ and Hulu. 10 episodes of the season are available now. Last October, the show was renewed for 20 episodes, but it's unclear if 10 more will drop later this season or if they will appear in a potential third season.
Cosmopolitan
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Star Layla Interview with Cosmo
Each member of #MomTok has a unique talent for stirring up drama, but no one was quite as good at it in season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives as Layla Taylor. The 24-year-old single mother of two has generally been one of the least dramatic members of the group, but in season 2 she consistently found herself at the scene of the crime, which caused some fans on TikTok to wonder if she was really a producer plant. 'It's an unscripted show,' Layla tells Cosmopolitan, dismissing the theory that she was essentially doing the producers' bidding. 'No. Obviously no, those actions and the things that I did were not forced upon me.' Showing Taylor Frankie Paul her private text exchanges with Demi Engemann on a private jet? That was her idea. Getting everyone to play pregnancy roulette and inadvertently forcing Mikayla Matthews and Mayci Jeeley to reveal their pregnancies? That's on her too. 'Things will happen and it looks abrupt, but I think you have to remember that they cut a lot out and they cut a lot out of that conversation leading to me showing Taylor the text messages and my intentions behind that. They cut out [my intentions behind] pregnancy roulette,' she continues. 'So, I feel like, at the end of the day, you have to remember that you're seeing so little, and obviously they can't show a 30 minute conversation that leads me to doing an action.' The only person responsible for Layla's actions on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is Layla. And she's ready to own it all, even her not-so-great moments, like going after Jen Affleck, who had to stop filming midway through the season to take care of her mental health. 'Something that I regret would be writing the 'Jen is fake' [note in the Truth Box]. I think if I knew more context about what she was going through in the moment, I absolutely would've not written that,' she tells Cosmo when asked what her biggest regret of the season is. 'Once I did find out context of what she was struggling with, I completely dropped what I was doing and kind of put everything aside for that,' she adds. 'But I think looking back, I probably wouldn't have written that.'
Newsweek
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Is There a Season 2, Part 2 of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'? What We Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has captured millions of viewers and the season seemingly ending on a cliff hanger has fans wondering if another 10 episodes could be coming out to end season 2. Newsweek reached out to Hulu via email for comment but did not receive a response in time for publication. The Context The series has become a breakout unscripted hit for Hulu, offering a rare window into the real-life drama and friendship challenges of Mormon social media influencers. It broke Hulu's unscripted premiere records and scoring millions of views within days of it premiering in 2024. Last fall, Hulu quickly announced Secret Lives of Mormon Wives had the go ahead for 20 more episodes, although, it's unclear if those 20 episodes will be part of season 2 or broken up between season 2 and 3. Is There a Season 2, Part 2 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? It's unclear if there is going to be a season 2 part two of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Hulu has not announced a part two, and there's no indication on Hulu that the episodes that have been released so far are part one. However, the last episode of the second season ends on a cliffhanger as to whether Demi Engemenn and Marciano Brunette from Vanderpump Villa had an affair. That, combined with the order of 20 more episodes in the fall, has fans wondering if another 10 episodes will be coming out. Layla Taylor, Miranda McWhorter, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jennifer Affleck, Whitney Leavitt and Demi Engemann attend the Los Angeles Premiere and FYC Event of Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon... Layla Taylor, Miranda McWhorter, Jessi Ngatikaura, Mikayla Matthews, Mayci Neeley, Taylor Frankie Paul, Jennifer Affleck, Whitney Leavitt and Demi Engemann attend the Los Angeles Premiere and FYC Event of Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Season 2 at Paramount Studios on May 09, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. MoreAre There More Episodes of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? There are at least 10 more episodes of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, according to the announcement made in the fall. At this time, Hulu has not provided a specific release date for the next 10 episodes. However, if Hulu follows its same pattern, there will not be a part two of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Hulu has used a similar strategy for other reality hits, such as The Kardashians, where the company has signed off on 20 episodes but broken them up into two separate seasons. So, the remaining 10 episodes could be put out in Season 3 instead of Season 2, Part 2. When Will Season 3 of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Come Out? No official premiere date for a third season has been announced by Hulu. However, it's possible viewers won't have that long to wait, since Season 2 premiered only about eight months after Season 1. What People Are Saying Rob Mills, Executive Vice President, Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, Walt Disney Television, told Deadline in October: "There was a philosophical question raised in season one which was 'Can #MomTok survive this?' The answer unequivocally is yes! Spring 2025, get your dirty sodas ready!" Engemenn told Us Weekly: "Nothing happened with Marciano. At the expense of sounding rude, there wasn't even a remote attraction to him. It sucks that women can't be kind and friendly and even playful with men in this world without it being taken as like you're open. I had a rock on my finger the entire time I was there." What Happens Next The release date for the next 10 episodes of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has not been formally announced. Executive producer Jeff Jenkins told the Hollywood Reporter he'd love to get someone who works for the Church of Latter Day Saints to come on the show and share their perspective.
