The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives explores the dramatic fallout from the MomTok scandal, shedding light on how the group’s members navigated the swinging controversy that caused their fame to implode. Here’s a detailed look at the cast and their involvement:
Taylor Frankie Paul
Taylor Frankie Paul is at the center of the scandal. She and her ex-husband, Tate Paul, had a soft-swinging arrangement, which became public when Taylor revealed their divorce and the details of their open relationship. Taylor expressed frustration over how the scandal affected the group and shared that she would have handled things differently if she had known the extent of the public’s reaction. She is now in a relationship with Dakota Mortensen and they have a child together.
Whitney Leavitt
Whitney Leavitt, married to Connor Leavitt, faced her own challenges. She discovered her husband was secretly on Tinder and later learned about his porn addiction. Whitney clarified that she was not part of the swinging group and that the Tinder issue was more significant to their relationship than any involvement with swinging.
Layla Taylor
Layla Taylor, a divorcee, openly discussed the stigma around divorce in the Mormon church. She emphasized the importance of personal happiness despite church teachings. Layla decided not to include her sons in the show, respecting their privacy.
Demi Engemann
Demi Engemann is married to Brett Engemann, who is 17 years older. Demi revealed that she attended parties where swinging occurred but was unaware of the details. Both she and Brett were not involved in swinging, although there were speculations about their participation.
Jessi Ngatikaura
Jessi Ngatikaura, in her second marriage, firmly denied involvement in the swinging scandal. She joked about being too busy and exhausted for such activities, focusing instead on her role as a busy mom.
Jennifer Affleck
Jennifer Affleck, married to Zac (a cousin of Ben Affleck), stated she was not involved in the swinging. She described herself as non-traditional within the Mormon community, which she believes has led to misunderstandings about her involvement.
Mikayla Matthews
Mikayla Matthews was part of the swinging scandal and shared her experience on the show. She and her husband, Jace, have been married for six years and have three children.
Mayci Neeley
Mayci Neeley, who had previously lost her first husband, used a TikTok video to distance herself from the swinging drama. Her post humorously addressed public misconceptions about her involvement.
The series provides an in-depth look at how each member dealt with the fallout from the scandal, reflecting the complexities of maintaining personal and public lives amidst intense scrutiny.
