Jen Affleck has filed for divorce from Zac Affleck after seven years of marriage, and two days later, Zac gave his first statement about the split. Speaking to People, he said he hopes Jen is happy in her next phase of life, that he is focusing on his kids, and that he will always be her supporter. Jen also filed a private parenting plan for their three children: Nora, 5, Luca, 3, and Penny, 16 months.
The timing has fans buzzing because the couple is expecting their fourth child. Their relationship struggles were also a major story line on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, which means viewers watched the tension build on screen before the filing made headlines. It’s the classic reality TV question: how much of what we saw was the edit, and how much was real?
So far, both sides are keeping things civil in public, with Zac’s statement steering clear of drama and putting the kids front and center. Whether that holds as the legal details unfold, fans will definitely be watching. What do you think, is a calm and classy response the right move, or do you want the full story? Drop your take in the comments.
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