The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Trailer, Release date, cast, and Everything we know so far
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives dives into the explosive scandal that made global headlines, shaking the foundations of a tight-knit Mormon community. The series explores the dramatic fallout from the 2022 TikTok controversy, where a group of Mormon mom influencers were caught up in a shocking swinging sex scandal.Â
The show promises to reveal the extent of the turmoil caused by the revelations, delving into whether the bonds of sisterhood and faith among these women can endure the public scrutiny and scandal that rocked their world.
Read on to discover everything we know so far about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. This article provides an in-depth look at the show's plot, cast, and production details. We'll update this article as more information becomes available.
Release Details & Where to Watch
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premieres on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, on Hulu. All six episodes will be available simultaneously.
Plot
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives delves into the fallout from a high-profile sex scandal involving a group of Mormon mom influencers. As their swinging lifestyle becomes a global sensation, their close-knit sisterhood faces intense scrutiny.Â
The show takes you deep into the world of eight women who balance roles as moms, influencers, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Known as #MomTok on TikTok, this seemingly wholesome group became infamous in 2022 due to a scandal involving soft swinging—an activity that included alcohol, despite its prohibition in Mormon culture.
Taylor Frankie Paul's revealing video sets the stage for this docuseries, promising to uncover the truth behind the scandal and its fallout. With Hulu's previous ventures into LDS culture, including Mormon No More and Under the Banner of Heaven, this series dives into the heart of the controversy, exploring how the scandal shook their community and what it means for their future.
Cast
- Taylor Frankie Paul (@taylorfrankiepaul): Taylor, previously married to Tate with two children, divorced due to issues related to their "soft swingers" lifestyle. She is now in a relationship with Dakota Mortensen, with whom she recently had a baby.
- Mikayla Mathews (@mikayla_matt): Mikayla, a mother of three, has faced criticism for her relationship with her husband, who was 21 when they began dating and she was just 16.
- Whitney Leavitt (@whitleavitt): Whitney, a mother of two with one more on the way, is married to Conner.
- Mayci Neeley (@maycineeley): Mayci, who has two children, has been candid about her IVF journey and hopes to have a third baby with her husband Jacob. Her previous child was with her late boyfriend.
- Jennifer Affleck (@jenniferaffleck): Jennifer is married to Zac and has two children.
- Demi Engemann (@demilucymay): Demi, who divorced her first husband after having a daughter, is now married to Bret, who is about 17 years older. They are hoping to have children together.
- Jessi Ngatikaura (@_justjessiiii): Jessi, married to Jordan, has a son, a daughter, and a stepdaughter.
- Layla Taylor (@laylaleannetaylor): Layla, the mother of two boys, divorced her husband in 2022 or 2023. Details about her personal life are largely private.
Official Trailer
In the newly-released trailer, we hear Mikayla Matthews say, "I love the Mormon church, but there are a lot of rules that we have to follow," while another adds, "We were raised to be these housewives to the men, serving their every desire."
You can also check out the announcement video shared by Milkayla Mathews on her official Instagram handle.
Behind the Scenes
The series is produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions, the team behind Netflix’s Bling Empire, in collaboration with 3BMG and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Executive producers include Jeff Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik, Andrea Metz, Brandon Beck, Eric Monsky, Ross Weintraub, Reinout Oerlemans, Lisa Filipelli, Danielle Pistotnik, and Georgia Berger.
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