The reality-show couple known from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives found themselves at the center of a new online controversy this week. Jen Affleck, twenty-seven, uploaded a throw-back TikTok that showed her two weeks after giving birth, attempting to launch an influencer career. The clip was overlaid with a caption that read, “POV: your two weeks postpartum trying to become an influencer,” and it quickly attracted attention because of a disturbing audio bite from her husband, Zac Affleck.
In the original recording, Zac can be heard urging Jen not to post the video, followed by a comment that her “tits are sagging all over.” The remark, delivered in a tone that suggested embarrassment, sparked a wave of criticism from viewers who argued that such language was unacceptable, especially toward a new mother. Jen responded in the post’s description, stating, “He was never my biggest supporter,” and linking the clip to the broader context of their ongoing divorce proceedings.
Timeline of the TikTok exchange and divorce filing
On Thursday, November 5, Jen posted the video, and within hours a follower asked Zac in the comments whether he could ever forgive a husband who insulted his wife’s body two weeks after childbirth. Zac’s reply acknowledged the clip’s age, calling it “horrible and should have never been said,” and expressing shock at his own words. The next day, public records confirmed that Jen filed for divorce in Utah on Tuesday, November 3, submitting a proposed parenting plan that remains confidential.
Jen’s TikTok post
The TikTok showed Jen holding a Stanley water bottle in a kitchen setting, narrating a typical postpartum moment. The overlay text emphasized that she was attempting to become an influencer, a detail that added pressure to the already sensitive situation. The video was quickly shared across platforms, with many users highlighting the stark contrast between Jen’s vulnerability and Zac’s harsh commentary.
Zac’s earlier divorce video
Prior to Jen’s upload, Zac had posted his own TikTok on Thursday, announcing that he learned of Jen’s divorce filing from a TMZ report. In that video he described the split as “something we’ve been talking about for a long time,” recalling a conversation after his appearance on Dancing with the Stars where Jen reportedly expressed unhappiness. He pleaded that he begged her to stay, while simultaneously declaring he would remain her “biggest fan.”
Zac Affleck’s reaction and public apology
After the backlash, Zac issued a second TikTok on Friday, November 6, featuring a montage of family moments set to a reflective caption. He wrote, “I married my dream girl, and I messed it up,” followed by a series of apologies: for failing to protect Jen’s heart, for dimming her light, and for his immature behavior. He promised to focus on self-improvement, emphasizing his role as a father, co-parent, and friend moving forward.
In an accompanying statement, Zac reiterated that the 2022 video was “horrible” and that he had said “a lot of horrible and hurtful things.” He claimed to be learning from the experience, though he did not directly address a second video that showed an argument over a towel on the bathroom floor. The apology, posted alongside the montage, was framed as an attempt to repair public perception and to demonstrate accountability amid the legal proceedings.
Family background and what lies ahead
Jen and Zac tied the knot in 2019 and are parents to three children: daughters Nora, five, and Penny, sixteen months, as well as son Luca, three. In June, the couple announced they were expecting a fourth child, a detail that adds complexity to the divorce and custody negotiations. While the exact terms of their parenting plan remain private, both parties have indicated a willingness to co-parent, at least publicly.
The episode underscores the increasing scrutiny that reality-TV personalities face when personal disputes spill onto social media. It also highlights the broader conversation about body shaming, especially toward women in the postpartum period. As the legal process unfolds, observers will be watching how Zac’s public contrition translates into private behavior and whether the couple can navigate co-parenting responsibilities while maintaining the wellbeing of their children.
