Jen Affleck opened up about the challenges of ending her marriage to Zac Affleck while expecting their fourth child.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star admitted that she had struggled with the separation but maintained that divorce was the right decision for their family.
Jen Affleck admits she’s struggling while pregnant and divorcing Zac
During an exclusive interview with E! News, Jen, 27, discussed her emotional state following her decision to file for divorce.
“I’m not doing the best right now,” she admitted.
The reality star also acknowledged how her pregnancy had complicated an already difficult situation.
“I’m just taking one day at a time, and really just focusing on my kids. And obviously, the timing sucks, especially with me being pregnant,” she explained.
Despite the circumstances, Jen maintained that ending the marriage was the right choice.
“Ultimately, it was the best decision for us,” she said.
Jen’s divorce interview came ahead of the Nov. 12 premiere of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Jen explained that filming the spinoff allowed her to approach reality television differently. She also admitted that she had spent years adjusting her personality to meet expectations surrounding her marriage and television career.
However, the experience helped her reconnect with her identity and explore who she wanted to become. Jen also acknowledged that viewers would witness difficult moments from her personal life during the upcoming season.
Although she felt uncomfortable about sharing those experiences publicly, she wanted audiences to understand her perspective. Meanwhile, Zac addressed their separation in a five-minute TikTok video on Nov. 5.
He revealed that Jen had first discussed wanting a divorce approximately a year earlier, following her appearance on Dancing With the Stars.
According to Zac, he initially pleaded with her to reconsider and promised to work on their relationship. However, their attempts to resolve their differences ultimately did not prevent the separation.
Zac also discussed his concerns about how the divorce might affect their children. The couple share Nora, 5, Luca, 3, and Penelope, 16 months, and are expecting their fourth child.
He expressed regret over the marriage’s breakdown but emphasized that both parents wanted to provide their children with a stable upbringing.
While Jen and Zac offered different perspectives on their separation, both identified their children’s well-being as their priority.
