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Inside the Drama and Scandal of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
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If you thought The Real Housewives brought the drama, get ready for the newest reality sensation, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. This series offers a wild peek into the lives of a tight-knit group of Mormon TikTok influencers navigating the fallout from a scandal that shook their community to its core. Premiering now on Disney+, the show gives us everything we love — faith, fame, friendship — and, of course, some serious drama.
Set in the heart of Utah, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives introduces us to a group of social media-savvy Mormon mums who, at first glance, seem like the perfect picture of modern faith. But behind their picture-perfect TikTok videos lies a world full of secrets, personal challenges, and a scandal that’s about to unravel everything. The series reveals the clash between their public influencer personas and their private challenges in religion, family, and personal life.
What You Need to Know About the Mormon Swinging Scandal
Back in 2022, TikTok star Taylor Frankie Paul went viral after revealing that she and her ex-husband, Tate, were involved in “soft-swinging” with other Mormon couples in Utah. For those unfamiliar, soft-swinging means everything but full intercourse was allowed, and, predictably, things got complicated fast.
Paul’s confession not only went viral but thrust her circle of TikTok-famous friends — collectively known as #MomTok — into the spotlight. Known for their fun, choreographed dances and matchy athleisure outfits, the group’s wholesome vibe was shattered, leading to Reddit-fuelled speculation and widespread media frenzy. And now, in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, we get to see just how deep those wounds run as the women try to rebuild their lives, their faith, and their friendships on screen.
From Swinging Scandals to Stanley Cups — This Series Serves It All
The eight-episode series digs deep into the fallout, with most of the women denying any involvement in the swinging lifestyle. But the emotional cracks are undeniable. And you’ll witness friendships falling apart as the pressure mounts to keep their TikTok fame — and their personal lives — afloat.
Beyond the scandal, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives also tackles taboo topics within Mormon culture, including conversations around sex. Whitney Leavitt, one of the show’s stars, even lands a $20,000 brand deal with a vibrator company. While another cast member, Layla Taylor, openly shares that she has never experienced an orgasm, despite being married and having kids.
Sinners Vs. Saints: The ‘MomTok’ Divide
The show also introduces a divide between the “Saints” and the “Sinners” of the group, where some of the women adhering more closely to traditional Mormon values. While others live a more relaxed, modern lifestyle. This tension escalates during a girls’ trip to Las Vegas when Jen Affleck (yes, a cousin of that Affleck). It all unravels when Jen poses for a photo with Chippendales dancers, who are a male striptease dance group. This moment sparks a massive fight with her husband, who questions her religious beliefs. The couple manages to patch things up by the end of the show. However, the other mums tell Jen she shouldn’t have to put up with a husband who is so controlling.
Whether you’re into the viral TikTok moments or the deep dives into faith and identity, one thing’s for sure: this series will be your next reality TV obsession.
Stream The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives now on Disney+.
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