'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast has had its fair share of overlap when it comes to hookups within the friend group
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast has had its fair share of overlap when it comes to hookups within the friend group. When the show premiered on Hulu in 2024, viewers were introduced to Jen Affleck and husband Zac Affleck, Demi Engemann and husband Bret Engemann, Whitney Leavitt and husband Conner Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews and husband Jace Terry, Mayci Neeley and husband Jacob Neeley, Jessi Ngatikaura and husband Jordan Ngatikaura, Taylor Frankie Paul and then-partner Dakota Mortensen and Layla Taylor.
Most of the couples on the show have been married for years, but due to a 'soft swinging' scandal and some other offscreen drama, there have been a few surprising hookups — and allegations of infidelity.Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck The couple, who share three kids, have been married since 2019. Despite a brief separation, Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck have remained loyal to each other.After getting married in 2020, Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura welcomed two kids. Their marriage was rocked by cheating claims before Jordan filed for divorce in March 2026.One of the issues in Jessi Draper's marriage was her emotional affair with Marciano Brunette, whom she met while filming Vanderpump Villa. The brief connection lasted a few weeks before they pulled the plug as Jessi tried to save her marriage.The drama continued amid Jessi Draper's divorce when Us Weekly confirmed in March 2026 that she kissed her friend Miranda Hope's ex-husband, Chase McWhorter.Speaking of Chase McWhorter, he was linked to Taylor Frankie Paul during their 2022 “soft swinging” scandal while still married to Miranda Hope. They sparked romance rumors while filming season 3, but nothing came of it.The pair got married in 2017 but called it quits in 2024 before focusing on coparenting.Whitney Leavitt and Conner Leavitt previously weathered a cheating scandal but have since remained committed to their marriage while raising three kids.Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry have been married since 2018 and share four kids. They announced their separation when season 4 premiered in March 2026.Before Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Mayci Neeley and Jacob Neeley got married in 2018. They share three kids.Taylor and Dakota started dating following her divorce from ex-husband Tate Paul. They faced ups and downs in their relationship after she was arrested for domestic violence in 2023. The pair welcomed son Ever the following year. Their issues continued when news broke in March 2026 that Taylor and Dakota were involved in another alleged domestic violence dispute. He was granted a temporary restraining order — and custody of their son — as they awaited next steps in their case. It was later reported that a third incident was being investigated.After Chase McWhorter's divorce from Miranda McWhorter, he was linked to fellow MomToker Layla Taylor. He moved on with now-ex Kate Racker.Layla Taylor later started dating Chase's brother, Mason McWhorter, but their romance fizzled out by February 2026.Demi Engemann and Bret Engemann got married in 2021 and later weathered multiple accusations of infidelity on both sides. They have denied the allegations — including Marciano Brunette’s claims he had an affair with Demi — while remaining committed to their marriage.
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