Meet Whitney Leavitt: The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ‘villain’ is a full-time influencer who’s been involved in multiple controversies, from ‘soft swinging’ to promoting Bellesa adult toys

Oct 15 , 2024

The MomToker faced backlash in 2022 for a video of her dancing in hospital with her sick infant son; she’s now expecting her third child with husband Conner, who admitted to using Tinder while married

In the newly released Hulu reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, viewers are treated to a glimpse into the scandalous lives of Utah-based MomTokers – a group of Mormon mothers who dominate TikTok with the hashtag #MomTok – as a “swinging sex scandal” threatens to ruin their once-wholesome image. These rule-breaking mums are defying the status quo, and let’s just say they’re not afraid to colour outside the lines of traditional Mormon values.

Whitney Leavitt (far left) and the cast of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in a post shared in September. Photo: @whitleavitt/Instagram

The rebellious Mormon mothers have ignited a firestorm with references to sex, gambling and alcohol throughout the show. But the series begins with a bang as the eight main stars deal with a scandal about “soft swinging” (practising swinging, or ethical non-monogamy, without going “all the way”) within their close-knit circle. The practice, while blurring the lines of intimacy between friends and spouses, is meant to put the kibosh on full-fledged affairs.

Whitney Leavitt was introduced to Hulu audiences in this Instagram post. Photo: @secretlivesonhulu/Instagram

Of the eight women on the show, Whitney Leavitt has earned titles like “the worst” and “the villain” thanks to her attention-grabbing – and scene-stealing – antics. But who is she, and why does she attract so much online ire?

She was brought up in the Mormon church in Utah

Whitney Leavitt at her graduation from Brigham Young University in April 2018. Photo: @whitleavitt/Instagram

Whitney Leavitt, 31, hails from Utah and was raised in the Mormon faith. She got engaged to now-husband Conner Leavitt, 30, in April 2016 while on holiday in Hawaii and the pair tied the knot just a few months later.

Leavitt graduated from Brigham Young University in 2018. The university was founded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which is also known as the Mormon church.

She’s a full-time influencer

Whitney Leavitt and Conner Leavitt with their children, Liam and Sedona, in a Christmas 2022 post. Photo: @whitleavitt/Instagram

With over 2.2 million fans on TikTok and more than 385,000 Instagram followers, Leavitt is a full-time influencer, much like fellow cast members including Jennifer Affleck. Her feeds are filled with family pictures and affectionate moments, capturing both the chaos and joy of motherhood.