Why Hollywood’s fascination with LDS sex lives? Church says shows often distort and sensationalize the faith.
With “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” poised to premiere, the Utah-based church issues a “commentary” lamenting the “stereotypes or gross misrepresentations” that too often appear.
(Fred Hayes | Disney) The cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" — from left: Jessi Ngatikaura, Jennifer Affleck, Mayci Neeley, Taylor Frankie Paul, Mikayla Matthews, Layla Taylor and Demi Engemann. The documentary series starts streaming Sept. 6, 2024, on Hulu.
Hired in 1991 to cover Utah's various faiths, particularly Mormonism, Peggy has talked forgiveness with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, nearly fainted waiting for the Dalai Lama, fasted with Muslims during Ramadan — and has reported on 50 consecutive semiannual LDS General Conferences.