Trending Now - Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry Announce Separation

WHO:

Mikayla Matthews, star of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives"

Jace Terry, Mikayla Matthews's husband

Mayci Neeley, co-star of Mikayla Matthews

WHAT:

Mikayla Matthews and Jace Terry announced their separation after eight years of marriage.

The couple has four children: Beckham (8 years old), Haven (6 years old), Tommie (4 years old), and Lottie (7 months old).

Matthews stated, “We both agreed to do a separation.”

Matthews mentioned, “I don’t think it’s like with the intention of being separated forever.”

Matthews revealed that she is moving into co-star Mayci Neeley’s house temporarily.

Matthews expressed concerns about their intimacy issues, stating, “Sexual intimacy … [is] his No. 1 need and that’s my No. 1 wound.”

WHERE:

The announcement was made during the fourth season of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," available on Hulu.

WHEN:

The separation was revealed on March 12th, 2026, during the ninth episode of the fourth season.

Matthews and Terry were married in March 2018.

WHY:

Matthews cited her need to heal from a chronic illness as a reason for the separation, stating her “bucket is [too] full” to address intimacy issues.

Matthews mentioned feeling pressured to meet Terry's needs regarding intimacy.

HOW:

The couple discussed the pros and cons of separating late at night before the announcement.

Matthews indicated that they have been in couples therapy to address their struggles with intimacy.

(UPDATED March 13, 2026 19:19 UTC)

Mikayla Matthews and her husband Jace Terry have announced their separation after eight years of marriage, revealing the news during the latest episode of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" on Hulu. The couple, who share four children, expressed that their decision comes after discussions about intimacy issues and the need for healing, with Matthews temporarily moving in with her co-star Mayci Neeley. Matthews emphasized that while they are separating, it is not necessarily a permanent decision, stating, “I don’t think it’s like with the intention of being separated forever.”