Jen Affleck Opens Up About Feeling Like an Outcast on ‘DWTS’
Jen Affleck, the 26-year-old star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives , is making headlines not just for her stunning performances on Dancing With the Stars , but for her raw honesty about the challenges she’s been facing behind the scenes. During “Wicked Night” on the show, Jen spoke with Page Six and reflected on feeling “like an outcast,” a sentiment she deeply connected with through her dance inspired by the character Elphaba from Wicked .
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Her comments struck a chord with fans who have watched her embrace both vulnerability and strength during this season. Jen revealed that the moment wasn’t just about performing a dance routine — it was about expressing the emotional weight she’s been carrying as a new mom stepping back into the spotlight.
Just months ago, Jen gave birth to her third child, Penelope, joining big siblings Nora, 3, and Luca, 2. Remarkably, she was only eight weeks postpartum when she began her DWTS journey with pro partner Jan Ravnik. In a TikTok video shared recently, Jen opened up about her “postpartum blues,” showing herself sitting on a couch, unmotivated, before Jan encouraged her to dance. The clip quickly went viral as she captioned it with a playful but meaningful line: “Depression can’t hit a moving target 💃😏💪🏼.”
Jen’s fans flooded the comments with messages of admiration, calling her “a queen for going on DWTS postpartum” and cheering her resilience. Even her husband, Zac Affleck, jumped in with words of encouragement, promising that “Team JJ is going to shock the world this week.”
While her performances have earned solid scores, what has impressed people most is her openness about her insecurities and physical struggles. Jen admitted that she’s still adapting to her postpartum body and battling mom guilt. “It’s the realest thing,” she said. “Whether I was doing Dancing With the Stars or not, mom guilt would still be there. It’s a sign you’re a good mom because you’re trying your best.”
Despite the exhaustion and pain of recovery, Jen continues to perform with energy and grace, often reminding viewers that she’s dancing for her children — to show them what perseverance looks like. Her partner, Jan Ravnik, and the judges have praised her work ethic, and fans have rallied behind her story of courage and self-love.
Jen Affleck’s journey this season isn’t just about the ballroom — it’s about rediscovering herself through the rhythm of resilience, one dance at a time.
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