Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 1, 2025 · Entertainment

Jennifer Affleck and Whitney Leavitt: From TikTok to Dancing With The Stars!

Jennifer Affleck and Whitney Leavitt learned they are going to be competing for the Mirror Ball during the season two reunion of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

EXCLUSIVE: Scandalous Secrets Revealed! Mormon Wives' Drama Unfolds on Dancing With The Stars as Jennifer Affleck Spills Tea on Ben Affleck's Family Ties!

In a jaw-dropping reunion episode of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the drama was palpable as co-stars Jennifer Affleck and Whitney Leavitt announced their departure from the show to join the cast of Dancing With The Stars! But that wasn't the only bombshell dropped - Jen also dished out some juicy gossip about her alleged family ties to none other than Hollywood A-lister Ben Affleck!

As the cameras rolled, host Nick Viall revealed the stunning news: Jennifer and Whitney will be strutting their stuff on season 34 of DWTS, set to premiere in the fall. But before we get to that, let's dive into the sizzling tea Jen spilled about her supposed connection to Ben Affleck.

Jennifer Affleck says whether or not her husband is related to Ben Affleck is a mystery, after she previously claimed they were cousins; pictured April

It all started when Jen claimed she was married to Zac Affleck, who is allegedly Ben and Casey Affleck's first cousin once removed. Yes, you read that right - a cousin twice removed! But things got messy when an insider disputed Jen's claims to thescholarlynote.com, insisting there was no familial connection between her husband and Ben Affleck.

The tension was palpable as Nick Viall asked Jen about the controversy during the reunion episode. "I'm still wondering that," she confessed. "I thought at first it was a joke and I was like, are they serious? Like, someone had mentioned they literally met him at a family reunion, so I was like, stoked about it."

But things took a dramatic turn when Jen's father-in-law allegedly verified the family connection - sort of. "Zac's dad has [met them], when [Ben] was very little," she revealed. "I'm hoping to meet him one day, too!"

Jennifer and her husband Zac Affleck are now expecting their third child together

The drama didn't stop there. The mom-to-be announced her third pregnancy during the reunion episode, revealing that she and her husband are expecting another bundle of joy. When asked about the surprise, Jen gushed: "I was a few days late, and while it was a surprise, we both had a feeling there was another baby waiting for us... We were very excited, there were a lot of emotions after a very crazy year!"

As if that weren't enough, Jennifer also shared her thoughts on her husband's alleged connection to Ben Affleck. "I'm still trying to figure it out," she admitted. "But like Ben Affleck, where are you? We're family!" The mic drop moment left the audience stunned and wondering - is Jen telling the truth or spinning a web of deceit?

Meanwhile, Whitney Leavitt was also on hand to support her BFF as they both bid farewell to their reality TV show roots. As they prepare to trade in their mom-to-be drama for the glamorous world of DWTS, fans can't help but wonder what other secrets these Mormon Wives have up their sleeves.

The women are part of the hit Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives

Stay tuned for more updates from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and Dancing With The Stars!