Jen Affleck/Instagram; Jon Kopaloff/Getty The Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesstar Jennifer Affleck previously said her husband Zac is related to Ben Affleck Soon after season 1 of the show, a source denied the family connection to PEOPLE The couple addressed the drama in season 2 of the reality show, which premiered on May 15 Zac Affleck is best known for his role in the reality seriesThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,but that may not be his only claim to fame. Following rumors that Zac is actorBen Affleck's first cousin once removed, many have questioned how valid their family ties might be — a subject that his wife, influencer Jennifer Affleck, addressed while talking to PEOPLE in May 2025. "Ibrought it up onceand press ran with it, and I feel like that's all I've ever talked about since then," she said. "But at this point, I'm like, 'Hey, if I meet Ben Affleck and J.Lo on the way, then great.' " Zac, a medical student, married Jen in 2019, and the couple share two children with one on the way. Now, their family life is on full display in the Hulu reality show, which follows eight Mormon moms who found fame on TikTok amid a sex scandal. (Zac and Jennifer have denied participating in the infamous"soft swinging" lifestylewith their fellow castmates.) The second season ofThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesstarted streaming on Hulu on May 15, and the couple addressed the rumors of their relationship to Ben in the first few episodes. From his childhood in Utah to his rumored connection to Ben Affleck, here is everything to know about Zac Affleck. Jen Affleck/Instagram ; Astrid Stawiarz/Getty The familial connection between Zac and Ben came under scrutiny in September 2024 when online genealogy sleuths claimed that the Utah Afflecks and the Boston Afflecks have "no relationship." "So Zac Affleck is her husband. [His father] is David Affleck. Zac's grandfather is Gordon Affleck. Zac's great-grandparents — which would [establish] second cousins — his name is Alan Burt Affleck," a source explained to PEOPLE. "Then Ben's dad is Tim Affleck. His grandfather is Myron Junior. His great-grandparent is Myron Senior. No, Alan Burt and Myron Senior aren't brothers or anything." Reps for Jennifer and Zac and Hulu declined to comment on the matter. WhenThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesreturned for a second season in May 2025, Zac admitted in a confessional that he has "no idea" if he's actually related to Ben and that it all began as "a running joke" in his family. "It's never been something serious," he said. "And so, when Jen started telling people that, I did tell her, 'I don't think you should say that anymore. I think that's probably gonna backfire.' " Jennifer first mentioned Zac's familial ties to theGone Girlstar onTikTokin September 2022 — shortly after Ben andJennifer Lopezgot married in Vegas and she took the actor's last name. "When you thought you were going to be the next JLO. But instead ... she stole your name & you're busting it down to Ms. Rachel," the TikToker wrote alongside a video of her dancing to "Wheels on the Bus." While talking to PEOPLE in September 2024, Jennifer revealed that she and Zac have "never met" the actor. "Zac's dad has [met them], when [Ben] was very little," she added. "I'm hoping to meet him one day, too!" Related:Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's Relationship Timeline Jen Affleck/Instagram Zac was born in Utah, and his parents, Dave and Kristel Leishman Affleck, raised him in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). After graduating from Olympus High School in May 2015, he participated in the church's missionary program in theDominican Republic. Zac eventuallygraduated from Brigham Young Universityin July 2024 and was accepted into medical school. Jen Affleck/Instagram The Utah-born reality star married Jennifer, who calls the Bay Area home, on June 28, 2019, in Newport Beach, Calif. The ceremony was held at the local LDS temple, while the reception took place on a large yacht. "I knew Zac was the one when I realized I couldn't imagine life without him & his amazing qualities," Jennifer wrote onInstagramahead of their wedding. "I'm grateful to have someone who loves me unconditionally, puts me first, & makes me want to be a better fiancé, friend, daughter and person. Can't forget he makes me the happiest girl alive." The couple began dating in 2018 after meeting on a Mormon dating app called Mutual. Zac later proposed at Top of the Rock in New York City in January 2019. Jen Affleck/Instagram Zac and Jennifer share two children: daughter Nora, who was born in November 2021, and son Lucas Lowell, who arrived in July 2023. "We were so young when we first became parents, with lots to learn, but Zac has always been there every step of the way. He's never wavered in giving Nora and Luca everything they need," the mom of two wrote onInstagramin honor of Father's Day 2024. Now, the couple are expecting their third child. Disney/Fred Hayes Hulu's reality seriesThe Secret Lives of Mormon Wivesfollows a group of Mormon mom influencers who "get caught in the middle of a swinging sex scandal." Jennifer stars in the show alongside seven other women, includingTaylor Frankie Paul, who made headlines in 2022 when she announced her divorce and opened up about her and her husband's "soft swinging" lifestyle. Zac, along with several other husbands, participated in filming the show — and fans often see drama between the partners. "It feels like we got 10 years of marriage counseling in this one season of filming," Jennifer told PEOPLE. Read the original article onPeople
