Zac Affleck Says He Regrets How He Treated Jen During Marriage

The couple’s relationship has featured on Hulu’s “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” They married in 2019 and have three children: Nora, five, Lucas, three, and Penelope, one. Jen filed for divorce on November 3, seven years after their marriage, and included a proposed co-parenting plan, according to Page Six.

Jen described the separation as difficult in a Zoom interview with Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea.” “It’s been really, really hard, but I’m trying my best just to stay positive,” she said, adding that her priority was doing what was best for the children. She called divorce “the hardest thing anyone can go through” and said, “All I can say is, I gave it my all.” The pair celebrated their eldest daughter Nora’s fifth birthday together, despite the end of their marriage.

Zac said the filming of the show took place during a rough patch in their relationship. He reportedly said he would not take part in an upcoming Orange County spinoff and had not watched episodes of the series. He also said the two speak privately every day and are working to maintain good terms and co-parent. TMZ reported that he wanted to avoid adding stress while they await the baby.

Jen previously shared a TikTok video of Zac criticizing her appearance after she gave birth. The Blast reported that he later acknowledged the exchange took place in 2022, saying it was “Obviously horrible and should have never been said.” The article also cited allegations from a source to The US Sun that Zac tried to influence Jen’s dance moves and costumes during her “Dancing With The Stars” appearance. Those claims were attributed to the source; Jen competed on season 34 and finished ninth in week seven.