Jen Affleck Says Zac Gambled Over $100,000 Behind Her Back
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jen Affleck is divorcing her husband Zac Affleck after five seasons of relationship struggles documented on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, with the separation filed just before the premiere of the new season on Hulu.
- Their tumultuous marriage included public fights, interventions from cast members, and Zac's casual threats of divorce, with fans noting Zac's lack of support compared to other spouses on Dancing With the Stars.
- Jen reveals on the new show that she has been planning the divorce all summer, grappling with judgment from her Mormon community and family, who initially try to dissuade her from ending the marriage.
- Financial issues, including Zac's gambling and secret spending on crypto and sports betting, are cited as major reasons for Jen's decision, with Zac reportedly hiding these problems from her.
- The show documents Jen's steps toward divorce, including asking Zac to move out and consulting a lawyer, marking the end of their volatile relationship.
