'Mormon Wives' Jen Affleck details 'grieving' over Zac Affleck divorce
Key Points:
- Jen Affleck, star of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," has opened up about the emotional pain and stress of her divorce from husband Zac Affleck after seven years of marriage, describing the process as a mix of grief and empowerment.
- Their marital struggles, including Zac's criticism and financial issues, were publicly documented on the reality series, with Jen revealing Zac's past disparaging remarks and his gambling leading to depleted finances as a key reason for their split.
- Zac publicly apologized for his behavior, expressing regret for hurting Jen and failing to protect her, while Jen shared videos highlighting his past criticisms, showing the complexity of their relationship.
- Following the divorce filing, Jen moved to Orange County for a fresh start, a transition featured in the new series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County," where she also navigates the revelation of her pregnancy with their fourth child.
- Jen credits the move and the support of new friends in Orange County as crucial to helping her cope with the challenges of ending her marriage and starting a new chapter in her life.