• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • GMA3: WYNTK
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2025 ABC News
  • Culture

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Jennifer Affleck welcomes baby girl with husband

1:25
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast members join 'Dancing with the Stars'
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for SiriusXM, FILE
ByAngeline Jane Bernabe
July 02, 2025, 10:00 PM

"Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jennifer Affleck has welcomed a new baby with her husband Zac Affleck.

On Wednesday, Jennifer Affleck took to Instagram and announced that the couple had welcomed a baby girl.

"Baby Penelope is here 🤍 & she is perfect," she wrote in the caption of a joint Instagram post with her husband.

Related Articles

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Jennifer Affleck responds to critics of her marriage

Jennifer Affleck attends the Los Angeles Premiere and FYC Event of Hulu's "The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives" Season 2 at Paramount Studios on May 9, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Araya Doheny/Getty Images, FILE

She wrote that she delivered Penelope "unmedicated," calling the birth "truly the most painful but empowering experience of my life."

Editor’s Picks

3rd 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star announces pregnancy

  • Feb 21, 2025

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star defends marriage after criticism

  • Feb 13, 2025

'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' stars to spill the tea in new Vegas live show

  • Apr 01, 2025

"I could not have done it without Zac and my supportive doula!" she added. "I'm so grateful and so happy that Penny is earth side now."

In her Instagram story, Jennifer Affleck shared her daughter's full name: Penelope Phyliss Affleck.

Jennifer and Zac Affleck are also parents to son Lucas and daughter Nora.

The "SLOMW" star first announced she was expecting her third child earlier this year.

At the time, she faced criticism from some on social media who said that she had "wasted her twenties."

She took to Instagram to address the negative comments about getting married at a young age and said that she "wouldn't trade it for anything."

Related Articles

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast members join 'Dancing with the Stars' season 34

Jennifer Affleck attends SiriusXM's Radio Andy Presentation: Town Hall with the cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" at SiriusXM Studios on May 8, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for SiriusXM, FILE

"Getting married at 20 and having three kids by 25 has taught us so much along the way," Jennifer Affleck, 25, wrote about her marriage to her husband of almost six years.

"When we first met, there were many obstacles preventing us from tying the knot," she continued. "We came from two different worlds, had no life experience, no established careers, and no plan."

She added, "But one thing we knew for sure was that we loved each other. We understood it wouldn't be easy due to our differences, but we believed it would be worth it."

Season 2 of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" premiered on Hulu in May this year.

The show follows a group of Utah-based TikTok influencers as they navigate their lives following a swinging sex scandal that made international headlines.

On Tuesday, it was announced that Jennifer Affleck and her "TSLOMW" co-star Whitney Leavitt will compete on season 34 of "Dancing with the Stars," which premieres later this year.

Editor’s Picks

3rd 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star announces pregnancy

  • Feb 21, 2025

‘Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star defends marriage after criticism

  • Feb 13, 2025

'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' stars to spill the tea in new Vegas live show

  • Apr 01, 2025

Up Next in Culture—

'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star Jennifer Affleck welcomes baby girl with husband

July 2, 2025

Cassie Ventura's lawyer releases statement on 'Diddy' split verdict: 'She paved the way'

July 2, 2025

'The Bear' renewed for 5th season on FX

July 2, 2025

Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos to join Michael Strahan with Hollywood Walk of Fame stars

July 2, 2025

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2025 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2025 ABC News