Are Jen and Zac Affleck from ‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Related to Ben Affleck? Here’s Everything They’ve Shared

Unraveling the Affleck Connection

There’s always been a fascination with celebrity connections, and the recent chatter about Jen Affleck’s husband, Zac Affleck, supposedly being related to Ben Affleck has people buzzing. Depending on who you talk to, the answer might be a casual “yes” or an emphatic “no.”

The Hulu series that premiered back in September 2024 featured an intriguing mix of personalities from Utah’s Mormon mom influencer scene. Among them were names like Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, and Mikayla Matthews. But it was Jen Affleck who quickly caught the public’s eye due to her familiar last name.

On the show, Jen shared that Zac was connected to Hollywood’s Afflecks-specifically through Zac’s father, David Affleck, allegedly a second cousin of Ben and Casey Affleck. Not everyone bought this tale, though. Fellow cast member Jessi Ngatikaura expressed skepticism during a podcast chat with Scheana Shay in September 2024. “I could see Zac telling her that,” she mused. “And why wouldn’t she believe him?”

Jessi pondered further: “Jen doesn’t seem like she’d lie about something like that… maybe Zac could stretch the truth a bit. Or maybe there’s just nothing there and someone wants to distance themselves from drama.” It felt like a soap opera-and maybe it was.

Season 2 brought a bit of clarity-or confusion-when Zac admitted on-screen that he had never claimed a relation to Ben. Jen held her ground though, insisting Zac’s family had indeed linked themselves to the actor.

After Ben and Jennifer Lopez tied the knot in 2022, Jen cheekily commented via TikTok about nearly being “the next JLO.” This playful banter took on new life when Ben and Lopez parted ways, leaving Jen as possibly the only remaining “Jen Affleck.”

In May 2025, Zac confessed he wasn’t sure if they were truly connected to the Hollywood Afflecks-it started as a family joke. “It was never serious,” he explained. He cautioned Jen about spreading the rumor, warning her it might not go down well.

Despite Zac’s request to put the rumor to rest, Jen insisted she had heard it multiple times from his family. “If anyone had ties to Ben Affleck,” she argued on camera, “it’d be something worth mentioning.” She even recalled how Zac’s grandfather mentioned meeting Ben as a child.

Zac, maintaining his stance, lightly remarked, “You’re not related… or maybe you are.” This left viewers-and perhaps even Jen herself-in continued bewilderment.

In an exclusive moment shared in May, Jen reflected on her ongoing confusion regarding their supposed lack of connection to Ben. She joked about needing a 23andMe test for certainty-a modern twist on uncovering family trees.

If you’re curious about celebrity gossip or familial tales from behind closed doors, this saga is quite the story-one that doesn’t seem ready to close its book just yet. For more on celebrity headlines and updates, take a look at BBC Entertainment News.