Two years ago, a sex scandal involving Mormon moms on TikTok rocked the MomTok community. The scandal was sparked by influencer Taylor Frankie Paul, who revealed her open marriage and swinging arrangement. This led to speculation about other influencers being involved. A new Hulu docuseries, “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” follows eight MomTok influencers navigating the fallout from the scandal, including Paul. Despite initial drama and some friendships being strained, the women featured in the series ultimately grew closer as a result of the scandal, showcasing the strength of female friendship.
Paul’s revelation of violating the terms of her open relationship by cheating led to further controversy, including her arrest for assault and domestic violence. The scandal caused a rift within the MomTok community, but also prompted influencers like Paul, Jessi Ngatikaura, and Mikayla Matthews to reflect on their roles as online creators and the value of their friendships. The docuseries offers a glimpse into the personal dramas and struggles of the influencers, as they navigate relationships, parenthood, and societal judgment as Mormon women.
Despite the challenges and scrutiny faced by the MomTok influencers, the series also highlights how being creators on social media has provided them with an outlet to express themselves and explore their identities beyond traditional roles as mothers and wives. The women featured in the series hope to showcase the diversity of experiences and lifestyles within the Mormon community, while also emphasizing the importance of accepting others’ choices and individual journeys in faith and personal growth.
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