Hulu is about to drop The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and I already have my popcorn prepopped. Who knew these religious women were freaks in the sheets? The entire series is based around a group of well-known influencers for the mom talk niche. But as fans learned in June 2022, these TikTok stars also liked to soft swing.
For those who don’t know, soft swinging is when you have an open relationship with your partner. Under this agreement, a couple does not have sex, but they are allowed to kiss and perform oral sex. The Hulu series aims to show a different side of Mormon culture, one that is far from the Fundamentalist LDS and Sister Wives. But these women aren’t wearing petticoats and pastel dresses. In fact, they are drop-dead gorgeous, which might explain the swinging. So, who is on the cast? Let’s take a look.
Taylor Frankie Paul
Taylor Frankie Paul is the Mormon who burst the love bubble for the rest of the cast. In 2022, Taylor, famous on TikTok, took to social media to share that she and her husband, Tate Paul, were ending their seemingly perfect marriage. The mother of three revealed that their union was ending because she had betrayed Tate. Taylor noted that she and some others were part of a swinging group, and she had crossed a line by “going all the way” with another man in the group.
Taylor hasn’t had the easiest road as the 30-year-old was arrested in 2023 after a bad fight with her now finance. The mother was charged with assault, criminal mischief, and commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child. She eventually pleaded guilty to aggravated assault, while all other charges were dropped. The series will show her relationship with Tate, but it is unclear if Dakota Mortensen will make an appearance.
Demi Engemann
Next on the list is Demi Engemann. Honestly, many of these women look alike, so I will need to figure them out. Demi has dubbed herself the “Ceo of Cool Mom,” and like almost everyone on this list, she is a fan of TikTok. She has over 300k followers and loves to post about herself. Demi is married to Bret Engemann, and they live together as a blended family. The 30-year-old was previously married but got divorced at the age of 24. Demi had one daughter from her first marriage. She now has three children with Bret and two stepsons. Demi is hoping to share her motherhood journey with viewers and inspire others.
Jennifer Affleck
Let’s nip this question in the bud. Jennifer Affleck is married to Zac Affleck, a cousin of Ben Affleck and Casey Affleck. Jen is a mom of two and has over 1.4 million followers on TikTok. She is all about family content and is the only Latina in the group. However, her husband is not thrilled with her social media site. In the trailer, a scene is shown where Jennifer and Zac are arguing. The mother notes, “The group is really important to me.” But Zac quips, “Being divorced and taking care of two kids is gonna be kind of tough, so you make the decision.”
Jessi Ngatikaura
At 32 years old, Jessi Ngatikaura is the grandma of the group. Honestly, it was insane to just type. Jessi is also divorced and has remarried. She now has three children with her husband, Jordan Ngatikaura. Jessi is very much into beauty and works as a hairstylist. With over ten years of experience, she now owns a salon, products, and hair design school. Just like her friends, she loves to share updates on her life on her social media. When she isn’t hanging out with her group, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star loves to travel and see the world.
Layla Taylor
Layla Taylor is called the baby of the group because she is only 23 years of age. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is a single mother of two. Her bread and butter seems to be a “day in our lives” post on TikTok, as she shows how she navigates the trials and tribulations of her life. Layla notes in her Instagram bio that she is a “digital library,” whatever that means. Layla is one of the only women who are extremely open about her relationships and plastic surgery procedures.
Mayci Neeley
Mayci Neeley is the first blonde on the list and a stunner. The 29-year-old was a tennis star at Brigham Young University. Mayci is all about writing these days, as she has launched a successful blog that highlights her personal story. The athlete is more than just a pretty face. As the CEO of a natal nutrition company called Babymama, Mayci is a hard worker. Mayci is a mother to two and has been very open with her fans when it comes to her relationship with Jacob Neeley. Perhaps the nicest thing about Mayci is her honesty about her IVF journey, as this will resonate with viewers.
Mikayla Matthews
One of the most interesting facts about Mikayla Matthews is that she has a teen mother. At 16, she found out she was pregnant. And even though she was big on her teen mom content, having a baby out of wedlock is still rather taboo in Mormon culture, but Mikayla has thrived despite this. But the newest Hulu star is all about pushing the boundaries. She is now a mom of three and loves updating her 2.4 million followers about her day. Fans won’t be seeing the 24-year-old’s husband on those series as he prefers to remain out of the public eye.
Whitney Leavitt
According to Whitney Leavitt’s TikTok, she loves to “twerk and bake.” Whitney is married and has been for seven years. She is pregnant with her third child. Unlike the other women, Whitney’s social media presence is a mix of a day in the life and humorous content. One of her posts reads, “Vegas day 2: we have both grown food babies.” Another post had her doing baby predictions based on old wives’ tales. It is unclear if the 31-year-old participated in the soft swinging. Whitney is all about having a good time.
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