Reality Star Jen Affleck on Backlash, Family Support, and the Price of Fame

Jen Affleck Opens Up About Reality TV Backlash and Unexpected Family Support Jen Affleck, star of the Hulu reality show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," recently appeared on the "Viall Files" podcast, where she candidly discussed the intense reaction to season one of the show. Affleck revealed feeling considerable pressure and guilt, stating, "Part of me felt this guilt for putting my relationship on the show." This emotional vulnerability contrasted sharply with the support Affleck received from her in-laws. While some viewers harshly criticized her actions, her in-laws, according to her and podcast host Nick Viall, offered understanding and empathy, a reaction Viall described as "amazing." The interview provides insight into the complexities of navigating personal relationships within the high-pressure environment of reality television.