Latest news with #SecretLivesofMormonWives
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Has a Big Difference From Other Reality TV
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is filled with a lot of the same elements that make other reality shows popular, except for one major difference. For the most part, the women on the show don't drink alcohol. "I think that's what makes the show even crazier," Taylor Frankie Paul told Newsweek. "We're kind of crazy, but we're sober, so it makes it that much crazier if you think about it." Reality television shows often put groups of people, whether it's friends or strangers, together to party and hang out while drinking to fuel emotions and some drama. And, for decades, it's been a winning formula for high ratings for reality television shows, although it's come with its own set of problems in the form of lawsuits alleging the shows push alcohol on cast members and put them in harmful situations. Paul has had her own problems with alcohol and was ordered to undergo a substance abuse evaluation after she was arrested for domestic violence in 2023. While Paul wouldn't necessarily categorize the cast as a "good example" for people given their own craziness, she said she is the perfect example of someone who thought they needed alcohol to have fun and learned it's actually not necessary. "I just felt like socially for me, it was like, I don't think it'll be that fun without it," Paul, who's been sober for several years, said. "It's a mind shift. Get out of the mindset that you need that. And it's been really good for me to have a group of girls that don't need it and we still have so much fun." Alcohol has been a staple of American life for decades and is an estimated $600 billion industry in the United States alone. But, Generation Z is charting a new path where alcohol consumption may be lower than their older counterparts. A Gallup survey from 2023 showed the share of people under the age of 35 who ever drink dropped 10 points to 62 percent from 72 percent in 2001 to 2003. It's given rise to the "sober curious" lifestyle trend, and the low or no-alcohol beverage industry is expected to grow by 25 percent between 2022 and 2026, according to IWSR, a drinks market analysis firm. Given how central alcohol is to so many reality shows, Paul said Secret Lives of Mormon Wives offers an alternative for viewers and bucks the narrative that you need alcohol to have fun. The cast has parties at their houses, and they even traveled to Las Vegas for a girls' weekend. While the cast admitted it might not seem like the most natural place for a group of Mormon women to visit, they spent time at clubs and casinos. They even acknowledged that just because they don't drink, it doesn't mean they don't love to dance, just like any other 20- or 30-something woman. "I think it's awesome to showcase that you can go out and have fun without alcohol involved," Paul said. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives broke records for Hulu and has left fans absolutely clamoring for new episodes. Along with sobriety, the show tackles a host of issues, including infertility, religion, divorce and co-parenting, and the changing role of women in traditional cultures. That openness is why Paul thinks the show has become so popular. Given the different paths the women take and the parts of their lives that they share, there's likely at least one thing that everyone who watches the show can relate to or sympathize with. "The Housewives, obviously, are a little older or there's Teen Mom where they're young, but we're kind of smack in the middle where we're young moms, either single, divorced or married, in the church or not. It's just everything," Paul said. "I think it just resonates with a huge crowd." Related Articles 'Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives': Taylor Frankie Paul On What To Expect NextIs There a Season 2, Part 2 of 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'? What We Know 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Has a Big Difference From Other Reality TV
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is filled with a lot of the same elements that make other reality shows popular, except for one major difference. For the most part, the women on the show don't drink alcohol. "I think that's what makes the show even crazier," Taylor Frankie Paul told Newsweek. "We're kind of crazy, but we're sober, so it makes it that much crazier if you think about it." Reality television shows often put groups of people, whether it's friends or strangers, together to party and hang out while drinking to fuel emotions and some drama. And, for decades, it's been a winning formula for high ratings for reality television shows, although it's come with its own set of problems in the form of lawsuits alleging the shows push alcohol on cast members and put them in harmful situations. Paul has had her own problems with alcohol and was ordered to undergo a substance abuse evaluation after she was arrested for domestic violence in 2023. While Paul wouldn't necessarily categorize the cast as a "good example" for people given their own craziness, she said she is the perfect example of someone who thought they needed alcohol to have fun and learned it's actually not necessary. "I just felt like socially for me, it was like, I don't think it'll be that fun without it," Paul, who's been sober for several years, said. "It's a mind shift. Get out of the mindset that you need that. And it's been really good for me to have a group of girls that don't need it and we still have so much fun." Alcohol has been a staple of American life for decades and is an estimated $600 billion industry in the United States alone. But, Generation Z is charting a new path where alcohol consumption may be lower than their older counterparts. A Gallup survey from 2023 showed the share of people under the age of 35 who ever drink dropped 10 points to 62 percent from 72 percent in 2001 to 2003. Photo-illustration by Newsweek/Disney+/Canva It's given rise to the "sober curious" lifestyle trend, and the low or no-alcohol beverage industry is expected to grow by 25 percent between 2022 and 2026, according to IWSR, a drinks market analysis firm. Given how central alcohol is to so many reality shows, Paul said Secret Lives of Mormon Wives offers an alternative for viewers and bucks the narrative that you need alcohol to have fun. The cast has parties at their houses, and they even traveled to Las Vegas for a girls' weekend. While the cast admitted it might not seem like the most natural place for a group of Mormon women to visit, they spent time at clubs and casinos. They even acknowledged that just because they don't drink, it doesn't mean they don't love to dance, just like any other 20- or 30-something woman. "I think it's awesome to showcase that you can go out and have fun without alcohol involved," Paul said. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives broke records for Hulu and has left fans absolutely clamoring for new episodes. Along with sobriety, the show tackles a host of issues, including infertility, religion, divorce and co-parenting, and the changing role of women in traditional cultures. That openness is why Paul thinks the show has become so popular. Given the different paths the women take and the parts of their lives that they share, there's likely at least one thing that everyone who watches the show can relate to or sympathize with. "The Housewives, obviously, are a little older or there's Teen Mom where they're young, but we're kind of smack in the middle where we're young moms, either single, divorced or married, in the church or not. It's just everything," Paul said. "I think it just resonates with a huge crowd."
Newsweek
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
'Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives': Taylor Frankie Paul On What To Expect Next
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 2 ended on a huge cliffhanger and while Taylor Frankie Paul couldn't reveal exactly what happens, she's offering a glimpse into what viewers can expect to see in the upcoming episodes. "There's some unexpected storylines that popped up," Paul told Newsweek of the 10 remaining episodes. The Context In the last episode of Season 2 that has been released, Vanderpump Villa star Marciano Brunette tells Mormon Wives cast member Layla Taylor, that he had an affair with cast member Jessi Ngatikaura. He claimed in the episode that it wasn't just a one time thing, leaving Taylor shocked. Earlier in the season there were rumors that something transpired between Brunette and cast member Demi Engemenn when some of the Mormon Wives cast visited Vanderpump Villa. Engemenn denied anything happened between herself and Brunette, calling it a shame that a man and a woman can't have a friendly interaction and Ngatiukaura has denied that Brunette's account of what happened is accurate. What to Know In the fall, Hulu greenlit 20 more episodes of the show and has only released 10 more as part of Season 2. The last episode ended on a "to be continued" message, leaving viewers wondering if there would be a second part to Season 2 or if viewers would have to wait for Season 3. Unlike after Season 1, the Mormon Wives cast didn't get a break between filming what viewers saw in Season 2 and what they'll see on the upcoming episodes. Paul said it's difficult to do back-to-back filming, partially because it blurs together and they don't want to reveal spoilers about what viewers haven't seen and partially because it is a lot of time away from their kids. "A lot of us were feeling a lot of shame, I think," Paul told Newsweek, referencing the mom guilt the cast feels. "However, there's this different mindset where I'm like, okay, we have to think about this as a crunch back to back but then we're gonna have the majority of the summer with our kids." Taylor Frankie Paul of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' visits SiriusXM Studios on September 11, 2024 in New York City. Taylor Frankie Paul of 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' visits SiriusXM Studios on September 11, 2024 in New York filming was continuous, Paul said viewers will get to see the aftermath of the drama between Brunette and Ngatikaura, and of course, more conflict between the women on the show. But, she added that there's also conflict between different people. "It's actually crazy. It's mind blowing to me because I know there's a lot of people that think this is all produced or scripted, but it's not. It's all real, unfortunately," Paul said. While Paul thought that she'd get a break from the drama, that turned out not to be the case last season and she said it isn't the case for the next batch of episodes that will be released. What They're Saying Ngatikaura on "The Viall Files" podcast: "Relationships are hard and they're nuanced. There's so much more that I'm excited to share because I think people will be able to relate to my story. I think it may help people." Miranda McWhorter told People: "You'll get answers and maybe a little bit of closure, regarding [the end]." What Happens Next With filming expected to wrap before summer, it's possible viewers could get new episodes before the end of the year. But, the exact timeline of when episodes will be released – and whether it'll be Season 2, Part 2 or Season 3 – has not been confirmed by Hulu.
IOL News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Top 5 binge-worthy TV shows to enjoy this winter
The POP24 reality show has broken the record for the most-watched Afrikaans show on Showmax since its relaunch. Image: Supplied There are many viewing options, from reality TV to drama series and telenovelas, and the biggest issue for many is deciding what to watch. If your plans include binge-watching; here are shows that will keep you glued to your screens. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Back for a second season, Utah's finest Mormon, MomTok ladies, are back with even more drama. The new season has a surprising new cast member and more scandal than ever before. The series stars Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jen Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Matthews, Whitney Leavitt, and new addition Miranda McWhorter. The series is available on Disney+ and all 10 episodes are available for streaming. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The Mommy Club: Van die Hoofstad The drama on 'The Mommy Club Van die Hoofstad' is jaw-dropping and even has non-Afrikaans speakers hooked and reading subtitles. The POP24 reality show has broken the record for the most-watched Afrikaans show on Showmax since its relaunch The cast features Ansu Viljoen, Crystal Van Der Burgh, Louise Volschenk, Tessa Tullues, and Johandri Johnson, a 33-year-old full-time mother, devoted wife, and multi-title Bikini Fitness champion. The reality show is currently streaming on Showmax, with new episodes on Fridays. Tulsa King S2 After 25 years in prison, New York mafia capo Dwight "The General" Manfredi is sent to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Suspecting his Mob family's intentions, Dwight decides to build his criminal enterprise in this unfamiliar territory. Sylvester Stallone, known for his role as Rocky Balboa, takes on his first TV lead role as Manfredi, earning a Critics Choice Super Awards nomination for Best Actor in an Action Series. Created by Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone), Tulsa King has garnered critical acclaim. Season 1 received an Emmy nomination for stunt coordination and a Critics Choice Super Awards nomination for Best Action Series. Paramount+ has already renewed "Tulsa King" for a third season. Joining the cast this season is Frank Grillo as Kansas City Mob boss Bill Bevilaqua. The season also features Critics Choice nominee Neal McDonough, Emmy winner Dana Delany, Emmy nominee Annabella Sciorra and Sylvester Stallone's daughter, Scarlet Rose Stallone. The drama series is currently streaming on Showmax with all episodes available. Our Husband Africa Magic's drama series 'Our Husband' will have you hooked trying to figure out the twists behind Azuka Nnamani's life. Starring Nigerian actors Munachi Abii, Okey Uzoeshi, and Gloria Anozie Young, 'Our Husband' tells the story of a wife uncovering her husband's infidelity most shockingly, sparking a chain of events that pushes her into an unexpected alliance with his mistress. The drama series is currently streaming on Showmax with weekly episodes. The Chocolate Factory "The Chocolate Empire," a Kenyan crime drama from Insignia Productions (creators of "Single Kiasi" and "Kash Money"), delves into Nairobi's high society. The series features Jimmy Gathu as JB Mauzo, a recently released powerful businessman. While attempting to rebuild his life and family, JB secretly runs a high-end escort service from his exclusive cigar club. The ensemble cast also includes Sanaipei Tande and Kalasha winner Mumbi Maina. As the drama unfolds, it leaves viewers wanting more and becoming invested in the lives of the characters on the series. 'The Chocolate Factory' is currently streaming on Showmax. IOL Entertainment
Cosmopolitan
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Cast Salaries and Pay Per Episode
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives just dropped season two, and we have some questions: 1) can MomTok even survive this? evergreen 2) did production secretly put all those messy questions in The Truth Box? And 3) how much is the cast being paid? Because as you might have noticed, a lot of this season's drama stems from money—and how far everyone's willing to go to make it. Obviously an investigation is in order, so here's what we've uncovered so far: MomTok "is a community" but it's also a money making machine. The group is deep in its sponsored content era, and pretty much everyone is reaping the benefits. I mean, Mikayla Matthews literally started this season by informing everyone that "the brand deals have been way up—my husband, his entire yearly salary is how much I make on one brand deal." much money are we talking, exactly? Whitney Leavitt got into specifics during an interview with E! News last year, saying "It's hard because each year is different. You could get a really big brand deal like, 'Hey, we want to have like a six-month contract with you,' and then next year you don't get it at all. It varies drastically." Whitney noted that she once got $20,000 to promote a sex toy on Instagram, while Mayci Neeley explained that "We both have gotten one—we can't say what it was—but we've gotten a deal that was $75,000 [for] one year. Each industry varies. Some pay more than the others." Hulu hasn't divulged that information, but the show got pretty meta about money during season 2, and it sounds like everyone is paid the same? At least based on the fact that Jessi Ngatikaura was asked "Are you worried Demi was willing to take a bigger contract even if it meant you potentially being dropped from the show?" Which seems to imply that in order for one cast member to earn more, another has to be chopped. Mayci gave even more insight into the situation, explaining "Demi basically was willing for Jessi to be off the show if she could kinda get paid more," while Taylor Frankie Paul noted that "Demi was willing to let Jessi go off the show for more money." And it sounds like this drama went down during contract negotiations for season two, since Jessi mentioned a "call with our lawyers and managers," and Demi referenced a "mutual understanding" that everyone was going to "come in fighting for everything as a united front" until Jessi "dogged us and went around us." On top of all that, Taylor further implied that everyone on the show is paid the same when she said "If anyone has the right to be paid the most it's me and I've never even asked for that." 1) The cast is making a ton doing branded content. 2) Everyone appears to be making the same amount for the show. 3) Their pay-per episode hasn't been revealed. Yet. Give the internet time.
