A new series called The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is coming to Hulu on September 6, 2024. It's about a group of Mormon wives who became famous on TikTok, with their friendship shaken by a sex scandal.
These mom influencers became popular on TikTok in 2022 by sharing their unconventional lives, which went against typical expectations of their religion and supposed gender roles.
However, the group was later hit with controversy when one of its prominent members, Taylor Frankie Pauk, announced her divorce from her husband Tate Paul, In 2022, Paul shared on TikTok Live that some members of the group were indulging in soft-swinging. Even though others denied being involved, they still got caught up in the drama that followed.
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Who is Taylor Frankie Paul?
Taylor Frankie Paul born on May 23, 1994, is a 30-year-old TikToker and mom of three kids called Indy and Ocean with Tate Paul and her third child with her new partner Dakota Mortensen with whom she allegedly cheated on her former husband. With 4 million followers on TikTok, she mostly shares fun dance videos. Taylor also loves doing choreographed routines with her friends, Camille and Miranda, who are also Mormon moms on TikTok.
Taylor liked to mix things up when creating content. She'd post choreographed dances one day, and then switch to comedy or parenting stuff the next. She performed challenges on social media with her group of Mormon moms she affectionately called "sister wives".
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Details about Taylor Frankie Paul’s scandal that caused her divorce
Taylor Frankie Paul, a Utah mom, shared her perfect family life with her kids online. In a shocking turn of events, she revealed on TikTok Live that they were getting a divorce.
What stunned her followers was the reason behind the split - they were part of a group of Mormon couples who allegedly indulged in scandalous sexual practices. She and her husband had an understanding that they could see other people, but she broke that rule by getting too close to someone in their group. Plus, Paul pointed fingers at other group members. This revelation sparked a huge online frenzy as people tried to figure out which other Mormon couples were involved.
Taylor Frankie Paul says in the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives trailer;
“No one was innocent. Everyone has hooked up with everyone.”
Some other MomTok members, like Whitney Leavitt and Mayci Neeley, who are also part of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, said they never took part in swinging.
Why was Taylor Frankie Paul arrested?
After dealing with the aftermath of her scandal, Paul faced some legal problems. In February 2023, she got arrested for allegedly committing assault, vandalizing property, and domestic violence in front of a child.
She later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in August and the other charges were dropped. As part of the deal, Taylor got a one-day jail sentence and had to undergo evaluations for substance abuse and domestic violence.
What to expect from Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?
A new Hulu reality series, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives with its eight episodes, explores the drama surrounding eight TikTok influencer moms from a tight-knit religious community.
One of them made headlines for "soft swinging" and then fell for the man she was allegedly sleeping with, causing a scandal that ended a marriage and sparked a new romance.
The incident has shaken their sisterhood, putting faith, friendship, and reputations at stake. Will the group be able to bounce back and continue to challenge the rules, or will they lose their influence?
Secret Lives of Mormon Wives will be available for fans to stream on Hulu starting 6th September.
