Are Zac Affleck from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and Ben Affleck Related?

Zac Affleck gained recognition from the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, but his fame extends beyond that.

After speculation about Zac being Ben Affleck’s first cousin once removed, his wife, influencer Jennifer Affleck, spoke to PEOPLE in May 2025 to address the validity of their family ties.

She reflected, “I mentioned it once and the media ran with it. Since then, I feel like that’s all anyone wants to talk about.” She added, “But at this point, I’m like, ‘If I happen to meet Ben Affleck and J.Lo, that would be fantastic.’ “

Zac, currently a medical student, wed Jen in 2019, and together they have two children, with another on the way. Their family journey unfolds in the Hulu reality show, which centers on eight Mormon mothers who achieved fame on TikTok amid a sex scandal. (Zac and Jennifer have publicly denied involvement in the notorious “soft swinging” lifestyle associated with their co-stars.)

The second season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered on Hulu on May 15, where the couple confronted the rumors of their ties to Ben in the initial episodes.

From his upbringing in Utah to his alleged relationship with Ben Affleck, here’s a comprehensive insight into Zac Affleck.

Is Zac Affleck related to Ben Affleck?

The connection between Zac and Ben was questioned in September 2024, when online genealogists claimed that the Utah and Boston Afflecks are not related.

A source explained to PEOPLE, “Zac Affleck is her husband. His father is David Affleck. Zac’s grandfather is Gordon Affleck. His great-grandparents’ names—which would indicate second cousins—are Alan Burt Affleck. Ben’s father is Tim Affleck, with his grandfather being Myron Junior, and his great-grandparent is Myron Senior. Alan Burt and Myron Senior aren’t brothers or anything.”

Representatives for Jennifer, Zac, and Hulu opted not to comment on the situation.

When The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives returned for its second season in May 2025, Zac confessed that he had “no idea” about any real connection to Ben and explained that it began as “a running joke” in the family.

“It’s never been treated seriously,” he said. “So when Jen began sharing that, I cautioned her, ‘I don’t think you should mention that anymore. It might lead to complications.’

Jennifer first spoke of Zac’s possible ties to the Gone Girl star on TikTok in September 2022, just after Ben and Jennifer Lopez’s wedding in Las Vegas, when she adopted the actor’s last name.

“When you thought you were going to be the next JLO, but instead … she took your name & you’re left being Ms. Rachel,” the TikToker captioned a dance video set to “Wheels on the Bus.”

In a September 2024 conversation with PEOPLE, Jennifer disclosed that she and Zac have “never met” Ben. “Zac’s dad met him when [Ben] was very young,” she noted. “I hope to meet him one day as well!”

Where did Zac Affleck grow up?

Zac hails from Utah, where his parents, Dave and Kristel Leishman Affleck, raised him in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS). After finishing high school at Olympus in May 2015, he joined the church’s missionary program in the Dominican Republic.

He eventually graduated from Brigham Young University in July 2024 and gained admission to medical school.

Who is Zac Affleck’s wife?

The reality star, originally from Utah, tied the knot with Jennifer, who resides in the Bay Area, on June 28, 2019, in Newport Beach, California. The ceremony was hosted at the local LDS temple, while the reception took place aboard a grand yacht.

“I knew Zac was the one when I couldn’t picture life without him and his remarkable traits,” Jennifer expressed on Instagram before their wedding. “I’m thankful to have someone who loves me unconditionally, prioritizes me, and inspires me to be a better fiancé, friend, daughter, and individual. Plus, he makes me the happiest girl ever.”

Their romance began in 2018 after they connected on a Mormon dating app called Mutual. Zac later proposed at Top of the Rock in New York City in January 2019.

How many kids do Zac Affleck and Jennifer Affleck have?

Zac and Jennifer are proud parents to two children: daughter Nora, born in November 2021, and son Lucas Lowell, who arrived in July 2023.

“We were young when we first embarked on parenthood, with much to learn, but Zac has consistently been there for every moment. He has never faltered in providing Nora and Luca with everything they need,” the mother of two shared on Instagram for Father’s Day 2024.

The couple is now expecting their third child.

What is The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives about?

Hulu’s reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives chronicles a group of Mormon mom influencers who “find themselves embroiled in a swinging sex scandal.”

Jennifer appears on the show alongside seven other women, including Taylor Frankie Paul, who gained attention in 2022 for announcing her divorce and discussing her and her husband’s “soft swinging” lifestyle.

Zac, along with other husbands, is featured prominently in the show, showcasing the tensions and dynamics among the couples.

“It feels like we achieved a decade’s worth of marriage counseling in just one season of filming,” Jennifer remarked to PEOPLE.