Jen Affleck Says Divorce From Zac Has Been “Really, Really Hard”

Affleck said she would not wish divorce on anyone and called it “the hardest thing anyone can go through.” She said filing was what was best for her family, while acknowledging that the decision did not make the process easier. “All I can say is, I gave it my all,” she said.

She filed last Tuesday, a day before she and Zac celebrated their eldest daughter Nora’s fifth birthday. According to Page Six, the filing included a proposed co-parenting plan. The couple married in 2019 after meeting on a Mormon dating app the year before. They have three children — Nora, 5, Lucas, 3, and Penelope, 1 — and are expecting another baby.

Their relationship has featured in five seasons of Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” They separated for a time after filming the first season in 2024, then reunited after learning they were expecting Penelope. In a separate interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jen disputed Zac’s claim that he was blindsided, saying she had told him for a long time that she wanted to leave. She said pregnancy and concern for their children had made it difficult to act on that decision.

Jen also recently shared a 2022 TikTok showing Zac criticizing her postpartum appearance. The Blast reported that he later called his remarks “horrible” and said he was shocked by what he had said. Jen captioned the video, “He was never my biggest supporter.” The divorce filing drew supportive reactions online, including comments expressing concern for her well-being as she prepares to give birth.