"I'm proud of myself for going on that stage eight weeks postpartum, and trying the best that I can to navigate everything while still trying to get my story across. Being a mother is empowering, and also going after your dreams and goals is empowering."
"You become a mom, and you forget about the things that you did growing up. But I realized after Dancing with the Stars, if I was able to make this happen, why not go back to the things that I really enjoy?"
"After Whitney expressed her hurt that Jen didn't congratulate her for booking Chicago, Jen said she didn't feel like they're actual, genuine friends - a comment that took Whitney aback, prompting her explosive airing of grievances."
Jen Affleck welcomed her third child in July and competed on Dancing with the Stars Season 34 by September while simultaneously filming The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 4. At 26 years old, she performed eight weeks postpartum and credits the experience with reigniting her creative interests, particularly music writing. Though she didn't win the mirrorball trophy, the competition provided personal growth and new friendships. However, Season 4 filming revealed relationship tensions with castmate Whitney Leavitt, whom Jen described as transactional rather than a genuine friend. The conflict escalated when Whitney felt hurt about Jen's lack of congratulations for booking Chicago, leading to confrontation about the authenticity of their friendship.
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