By Star Struck Times | November 11, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California — The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Jen Affleck has spoken candidly about the emotional challenges of ending her marriage to Zac Affleck, revealing that she is concentrating on her children and taking life one day at a time as she navigates divorce and pregnancy with their fourth child.
The 27-year-old reality television personality filed for divorce on November 3, 2026, after seven years of marriage. In interviews published this week, she has offered a clearer picture of the decision, explaining that concerns about the kind of relationship she wanted her children to grow up witnessing played a significant role in her decision to separate.
Key Points
- Jen Affleck filed for divorce from Zac Affleck on November 3 after seven years of marriage.
- She is pregnant with their fourth child.
- Jen says the decision followed a prolonged period of relationship difficulties.
- She has rejected suggestions that Zac was completely unaware of the possibility of divorce.
- Her immediate priority is supporting their children and navigating the separation.
Jen Affleck Explains Why She Decided to End Her Marriage
In an interview with Us Weekly published November 10, Jen discussed what ultimately pushed her towards divorce.
She explained that her fourth pregnancy prompted her to reconsider the relationship and the example it might set for another child.
Jen said she had to ask herself whether the relationship was something she wanted her child to look up to. After recognising that it was not, she realised a change was necessary.
Her comments provide important context beyond the initial divorce announcement. Rather than describing the filing as a sudden decision, she indicated that the separation followed difficult questions about her family’s future and the relationship she wanted for herself.
Jen Says Divorce Was Not a Sudden Decision
One important detail in Jen’s latest comments concerns reports that Zac was blindsided by the divorce filing.
Speaking to Swooon, Jen disputed that account, saying the couple had been discussing divorce for approximately a year.
Zac also addressed their relationship in a TikTok video on November 5. He said Jen had told him after her appearance on Dancing With the Stars in 2025 that she was unhappy and wanted a divorce. He added that he had asked her to stay and that they had tried to work through their problems.
The two accounts offer a more complete timeline of the separation than the initial court filing alone. Although the legal petition was submitted in November, the couple’s relationship difficulties had reportedly been ongoing for considerably longer.
Trust and Family Concerns Behind the Separation
Jen also discussed the issues she believes contributed to the breakdown of the marriage.
In her interview with Swooon, she identified broken trust as a particularly painful part of the relationship. She also made clear that financial concerns were not the main issue behind her decision.
The couple’s difficulties have previously featured on Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Their disagreements over career opportunities, family expectations and personal independence became recurring subjects throughout the series.
Jen and Zac married in June 2019 after meeting in 2018. They share three children: Nora, Luca and Penelope. Jen announced in June 2026 that they were expecting their fourth child.
According to People, the couple are concentrating on preparing for the baby and supporting their children despite the separation.
Jen Focuses on Her Children and the Next Chapter
In her November 10 interview with People, Jen described the experience of navigating pregnancy, family responsibilities and public attention as difficult.
She acknowledged that sharing personal experiences with millions of viewers while raising a growing family had brought considerable challenges. However, she said she had learned about herself through the experience and did not regret her journey.
Zac previously told People that he would always support Jen and hoped she would be happy in the next phase of her life.
The timing of the divorce also coincides with Jen’s next television project. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County is scheduled to premiere on Hulu on November 12, 2026.
The new series is expected to offer viewers additional context about the period surrounding the couple’s relationship difficulties.
For now, Jen’s latest comments suggest that her attention is on her children, her pregnancy and establishing a new direction for her family.
Reporting note: The divorce filing is confirmed by court-document reporting from ABC News. The reasons discussed above reflect Jen’s own interviews and should not be treated as independent findings by the court.
