How IsThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Zac Affleck Related to Ben Affleck? All About the Reality Star

Mar. 15, 2025

Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck.Photo:Jen Affleck/Instagram

Jen Affleck/Instagram

Zac Affleck’s role in the reality seriesThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesisn’t his only link to Hollywood — he also claims to be actorBen Affleck’s first cousin once removed.However, in September 2024, a source told PEOPLE that the relationship between the Utah Afflecks and the Boston Afflecks “isabsolutely not true.“The medical student married his wife, influencer Jennifer Affleck, in 2019, and the couple share two children. Now, their family life is on full display in the Hulu reality show, which follows eight Mormon moms who found fame on TikTok amid a sex scandal. (Zac and Jennifer have denied participating in the infamous“soft swinging” lifestylewith their fellow castmates.)Since filming season 1 ofThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the couple and their two kids have relocated to New York City, where Zac attends medical school.From his childhood in Utah to being a Mormon missionary, here is everything to know about Zac Affleck.How is Zac Affleck related to Ben Affleck?Left: Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck. Right: Ben Affleck attends The Last Duel New York Premiere on October 09, 2021 in New York City.Jen Affleck/Instagram ; Astrid Stawiarz/GettyZac is allegedly Ben’s first cousin once removed. His dad, Dave Affleck, is said to be Ben andCasey Affleck’s first cousin.The familial connection between Zac and Ben came under scrutiny in September 2024 when online genealogy sleuths claimed that the Utah Afflecks and the Boston Afflecks have “no relationship.““So Zac Affleck is her husband. [His father] is David Affleck. Zac’s grandfather is Gordon Affleck. Zac’s great-grandparents — which would [establish] second cousins — his name is Alan Burt Affleck,” a source explained to PEOPLE. “Then Ben’s dad is Tim Affleck. His grandfather is Myron Junior. His great-grandparent is Myron Senior. No, Alan Burt and Myron Senior aren’t brothers or anything.“Reps for Jennifer and Zac and Hulu declined to comment on the matter.Jennifer first mentioned Zac’s familial ties to theGone Girlstar onTikTokin September 2022 — shortly after Ben andJennifer Lopezgot married in Vegas and she took the actor’s last name.“When you thought you were going to be the next JLO. But instead … she stole your name & you’re busting it down to Ms. Rachel,” the TikToker wrote alongside a video of her dancing to “Wheels on the Bus.”While talking to PEOPLE in September 2024, Jennifer revealed that she and Zac have “never met” the actor. “Zac’s dad has [met them], when [Ben] was very little,” she added. “I’m hoping to meet him one day, too!“Where did Zac Affleck grow up?Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck with their kids.Jen Affleck/InstagramZac was born in Utah, and his parents, Dave and Kristel Leishman Affleck, raised him in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). After graduating from Olympus High School in May 2015, he participated in the church’s missionary program in theDominican Republic.Zac eventuallygraduated from Brigham Young Universityin July 2024 and was accepted into medical school.Who is Zac Affleck’s wife?Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck.Jen Affleck/InstagramThe Utah-born reality star married Jennifer, who calls the Bay Area home, on June 28, 2019, in Newport Beach, Calif. The ceremony was held at the local LDS temple, while the reception took place on a large yacht.“I knew Zac was the one when I realized I couldn’t imagine life without him & his amazing qualities,” Jennifer wrote onInstagramahead of their wedding. “I’m grateful to have someone who loves me unconditionally, puts me first, & makes me want to be a better fiancé, friend, daughter and person. Can’t forget he makes me the happiest girl alive.“The couple began dating in 2018 after meeting on a Mormon dating app called Mutual. Zac later proposed at Top of the Rock in New York City in January 2019.Jennifer is a social media influencer with nearly 500,000 followers onInstagramand over 1 million onTikTok. She is best known for her #MomTok content, which highlights her life as a Mormon mom.How many kids do Zac Affleck and Jennifer Affleck have?Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck with their kids.Jen Affleck/InstagramZac and Jennifer share two children: daughter Nora, who was born in November 2021, and son Lucas Lowell, who arrived in July 2023.“We were so young when we first became parents, with lots to learn, but Zac has always been there every step of the way. He’s never wavered in giving Nora and Luca everything they need,” the mom of two wrote onInstagramin honor of Father’s Day 2024.What isThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesabout?THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES - Season 1- JESSI NGATIKAURA, JENNIFER AFFLECK, MAYCI NEELEY, TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL, MIKAYLA MATTHEWS, LAYLA TAYLOR, DEMI ENGEMANN.Disney/Fred HayesHulu’s reality seriesThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesfollows a group of Mormon mom influencers who “get caught in the middle of a swinging sex scandal.“Jennifer stars in the show alongside seven other women, includingTaylor Frankie Paul, who made headlines in 2022 when she announced her divorce and opened up about her and her husband’s “soft swinging” lifestyle.Zac, along with several other husbands, participated in filming the show — and fans can expect a lot of drama between the partners.“It feels like we got 10 years of marriage counseling in this one season of filming,” Jennifer told PEOPLE.

Zac Affleck’s role in the reality seriesThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesisn’t his only link to Hollywood — he also claims to be actorBen Affleck’s first cousin once removed.

However, in September 2024, a source told PEOPLE that the relationship between the Utah Afflecks and the Boston Afflecks “isabsolutely not true.”

The medical student married his wife, influencer Jennifer Affleck, in 2019, and the couple share two children. Now, their family life is on full display in the Hulu reality show, which follows eight Mormon moms who found fame on TikTok amid a sex scandal. (Zac and Jennifer have denied participating in the infamous“soft swinging” lifestylewith their fellow castmates.)

Since filming season 1 ofThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, the couple and their two kids have relocated to New York City, where Zac attends medical school.

From his childhood in Utah to being a Mormon missionary, here is everything to know about Zac Affleck.

How is Zac Affleck related to Ben Affleck?

Left: Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck. Right: Ben Affleck attends The Last Duel New York Premiere on October 09, 2021 in New York City.Jen Affleck/Instagram ; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Jen Affleck/Instagram ; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty

Zac is allegedly Ben’s first cousin once removed. His dad, Dave Affleck, is said to be Ben andCasey Affleck’s first cousin.

The familial connection between Zac and Ben came under scrutiny in September 2024 when online genealogy sleuths claimed that the Utah Afflecks and the Boston Afflecks have “no relationship.”

“So Zac Affleck is her husband. [His father] is David Affleck. Zac’s grandfather is Gordon Affleck. Zac’s great-grandparents — which would [establish] second cousins — his name is Alan Burt Affleck,” a source explained to PEOPLE. “Then Ben’s dad is Tim Affleck. His grandfather is Myron Junior. His great-grandparent is Myron Senior. No, Alan Burt and Myron Senior aren’t brothers or anything.”

Reps for Jennifer and Zac and Hulu declined to comment on the matter.

Jennifer first mentioned Zac’s familial ties to theGone Girlstar onTikTokin September 2022 — shortly after Ben andJennifer Lopezgot married in Vegas and she took the actor’s last name.

“When you thought you were going to be the next JLO. But instead … she stole your name & you’re busting it down to Ms. Rachel,” the TikToker wrote alongside a video of her dancing to “Wheels on the Bus.”

While talking to PEOPLE in September 2024, Jennifer revealed that she and Zac have “never met” the actor. “Zac’s dad has [met them], when [Ben] was very little,” she added. “I’m hoping to meet him one day, too!”

Where did Zac Affleck grow up?

Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck with their kids.Jen Affleck/Instagram

Zac was born in Utah, and his parents, Dave and Kristel Leishman Affleck, raised him in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). After graduating from Olympus High School in May 2015, he participated in the church’s missionary program in theDominican Republic.

Zac eventuallygraduated from Brigham Young Universityin July 2024 and was accepted into medical school.

Who is Zac Affleck’s wife?

Jen Affleck and Zac Affleck.Jen Affleck/Instagram

The Utah-born reality star married Jennifer, who calls the Bay Area home, on June 28, 2019, in Newport Beach, Calif. The ceremony was held at the local LDS temple, while the reception took place on a large yacht.

“I knew Zac was the one when I realized I couldn’t imagine life without him & his amazing qualities,” Jennifer wrote onInstagramahead of their wedding. “I’m grateful to have someone who loves me unconditionally, puts me first, & makes me want to be a better fiancé, friend, daughter and person. Can’t forget he makes me the happiest girl alive.”

The couple began dating in 2018 after meeting on a Mormon dating app called Mutual. Zac later proposed at Top of the Rock in New York City in January 2019.

Jennifer is a social media influencer with nearly 500,000 followers onInstagramand over 1 million onTikTok. She is best known for her #MomTok content, which highlights her life as a Mormon mom.

How many kids do Zac Affleck and Jennifer Affleck have?

Zac and Jennifer share two children: daughter Nora, who was born in November 2021, and son Lucas Lowell, who arrived in July 2023.

“We were so young when we first became parents, with lots to learn, but Zac has always been there every step of the way. He’s never wavered in giving Nora and Luca everything they need,” the mom of two wrote onInstagramin honor of Father’s Day 2024.

What isThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesabout?

THE SECRET LIVES OF MORMON WIVES - Season 1- JESSI NGATIKAURA, JENNIFER AFFLECK, MAYCI NEELEY, TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL, MIKAYLA MATTHEWS, LAYLA TAYLOR, DEMI ENGEMANN.Disney/Fred Hayes

Disney/Fred Hayes

Hulu’s reality seriesThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesfollows a group of Mormon mom influencers who “get caught in the middle of a swinging sex scandal.”

Jennifer stars in the show alongside seven other women, includingTaylor Frankie Paul, who made headlines in 2022 when she announced her divorce and opened up about her and her husband’s “soft swinging” lifestyle.

Zac, along with several other husbands, participated in filming the show — and fans can expect a lot of drama between the partners.

“It feels like we got 10 years of marriage counseling in this one season of filming,” Jennifer told PEOPLE.

source: people.com