Zac Affleck is speaking out about the end of his marriage to Jen Affleck, confirming that she filed for divorce on Nov. 3. In a TikTok posted Nov. 5, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star said he learned of the filing from a TMZ reporter, but noted that the split had been discussed for a long time. The Zac Affleck Jen Affleck divorce follows a year of conversations that began when Jen told him she was unhappy.
Zac Says He Asked Jen to Reconsider
According to Zac, Jen first raised the idea of divorce about a year ago, after her time on Dancing With the Stars. He said he pleaded with her to stay and promised to work on himself. During that period, Jen became pregnant with their fourth child. Zac said he was surprised to learn she had officially submitted paperwork on Nov. 3.
Zac and Jen married in Newport Beach, Calif., in 2019. They share three children: Nora, 5, Luca, 3, and Penelope, 16 months. Jen is currently pregnant with their fourth baby. Zac, 30, said the couple got married young and he felt they had something special at the time.
Reality TV and Growing Apart
Zac pointed to several factors that he believes contributed to the marriage ending. He said life happened as they had four kids and signed up for reality TV, which he said has hurt a lot of people’s lives. He described marriage as hard, especially when it is public, and said raising kids is hard too. Over time, he said, they lost the spark.
He also said the last couple of years took a massive toll on the relationship. As the divorce moves forward, Zac said he wants to shut down any narratives about the split and does not want anyone speaking badly about Jen. He acknowledged making plenty of mistakes in the marriage and said it was time for them to go their own ways.
Looking Ahead: Career and Coparenting
Zac said he hopes to focus on new career goals, including re-enrolling in medical school, starting a business, or pursuing a PhD. But his main priority, he said, is building a healthy coparenting relationship with Jen as she prepares to give birth.
He expressed regret about the impact on their children, saying he feels like he failed them and worries about causing them damage. He hopes they can still have a normal childhood, and he said he and Jen are on the same page about wanting to give their kids the best life possible.
