Jennifer Affleck is speaking out about The Secret Lives of Mormon Lives amid castmate Taylor Frankie Paul‘s domestic violence headlines.
The 26-year-old TikToker and reality TV star shared an update on her Instagram on Sunday (March 22).
“When I joined The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, I didn’t know what would come from it but I knew I wanted to share my story,” she began.
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“I hoped it could inspire someone or feel relatable. I wanted to be honest about what it’s like being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Days Saints, the beauty and the struggles. I wanted to highlight marriage, being married at a very young age the real pressures many couples face with culture and expectations. I wanted to share what it felt like stepping into a world so different from the one I came from, and navigating the contrast between the two,” she continued.
“When I went on DWTS postpartum, my purpose was to represent moms to show our strength, our resilience, and what we’re capable of. To remind us that our dreams still matter, while honoring the incredible role it is to be a mother.”
“I understand drama is what people expect from reality TV, but I wish more of the other real moments were shown too, the empowerment, the birth stories, the beauty of motherhood. Since I was dancing on my countertops as a young mom all I’ve ever wanted is to be a light and to help moms and others feel seen, hopeful, and inspired 🤍,” Jennifer wrote.
“My current TikTok search is literally ‘who is Jen Affleck’… and honestly, same. I’m still figuring out who I am, what I believe, what I want, and where I fit. Thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way. I’m far from perfect, still learning, but I hope my vulnerability can be a source of good.”
Mormon Wives Season 5 is currently on pause due to an ongoing investigation of a recent alleged domestic violence incident.
If you didn’t know, ABC stands to lose tens of millions of dollars over scrapping The Bachelorette. The network has canceled the show’s 22nd season, which has already been filmed and revolves around Taylor Frankie Paul.
Taylor Frankie Paul spoke out after her already-filmed season of The Bachelorette was canceled.
