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Ben Affleck’s relative and Mormon Wives star Jennifer joins Dancing With The Stars cast

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Originally appearing on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, these two individuals are set to exhibit the dance moves they’ve honed on TikTok in a significantly larger venue.

Jennifer Affleck and Whitney Leavitt discovered they would be part of the cast for Dancing with the Stars, an announcement made during the second reunion of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.

Nick Viall introduced them as the latest additions to the cast, and as Jennifer excitedly hugged Whitney, she gleefully declared, “We’re relocating to Los Angeles!

This autumn is expected to see the airing of Season 34 of “Dancing With The Stars.” So far, the confirmed cast includes Robert Irwin, Steve Irwin’s son, as well as social media influencer Alix Earle.

During the reunion, aside from the major announcement, another notable conversation took place when Jennifer confronted her rumored relative, Ben Affleck, at the water cooler.

Previously, Jennifer asserted that her spouse, Zac Affleck, is a cousin to Ben Affleck and his sibling Casey Affleck. Interestingly, although she herself hasn’t had the opportunity to meet the renowned actor, she mentioned that her father-in-law has.

‘He’s my husband’s cousin, but we’ve never met him,’ Jen previously told People. 

As reported, her husband shares a great-uncle/great-nephew relationship with Ben, meaning they are first cousins once removed. Furthermore, her father-in-law has the same cousin relationship as Ben and Casey.

Zac’s father had the chance to meet them when Ben was quite young, she added. I’m looking forward to meeting him as well someday!

She clarified the celebrities were more ‘like distant relatives.’

Initially, she made certain assertions that were challenged by the source later on, who stated emphatically that no romantic connection existed between them. This matter arose during the season two reunion, and it was admitted then that it remained unconfirmed whether or not they share a familial bond.

‘I’m still wondering that,’ Jennifer said when Nick asked her about the topic. 

At first, I assumed it must be a jest, but then I realized they were sincere. When I learned that they had actually encountered him at a family gathering, my excitement levels skyrocketed.

Afterward, I inquired about his grandfather, and he responded something like, “Allow me to share some insights with you; yes, we do share a connection with this individual, and here’s how…” You see, similar to Mormons, they have extensive family histories, so I thought, maybe there is a link between us. This isn’t just a jest.

Indeed, I did bring it up initially. The media seized on it, and I may have over-emphasized it slightly. However, it was never authenticated since we never had the opportunity to meet the person in question directly.

‘But like Ben Affleck, where are you? We’re family.’

Jen, meanwhile, and her husband are also expecting the arrival of their third child.

In an interview with People magazine back in February, the television personality revealed her pregnancy: “I was a bit overdue, and although it came as a surprise, my partner and I felt that another child was on the way.

‘We were very excited, there were a lot of emotions after a very crazy year!’

Unveiling the Private Worlds of Mormon Wives: A Focus on Jen, Whitney, and Their ‘MomTok’ Circle

This revised title aims to maintain the essence of the original while making it more accessible and engaging to a broader audience. The phrase “Secret Lives” has been replaced with “Private Worlds,” and “Mormon Wives” is followed by a descriptive colon, which provides context without being too lengthy. Lastly, the term “influencers group” has been changed to “MomTok Circle” for a more casual and friendly feel.

The pair, along with other stylish Mormon mothers, frequently featured in each other’s TikTok clips, choreographing dances and jumping on popular social media fads together.

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2025-07-01 16:20

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