Jen Affleck announces baby no. 4 with husband Zac: ‘chapter four’ begins

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives starJen Affleck announced on Thursday, June 18, that she and her husband, Zac Affleck, are expecting their fourth child together.

The 27-year-old reality star shared the exciting news on Instagram, accompanied by a series of photos showcasing her growing baby bump.

In the pictures, Jen posed outdoors wearing a flowing yellow halter-neck dress while embracing her pregnancy glow.

She also shared several other moments from the photo shoot, including a selfie and a playful bathroom picture, before revealing the meaning behind the announcement.

“Chapter Four. [heart emoji]” Jen wrote in her caption.

She later shared the news on her Instagram Stories, adding, “One more little soul to love..”

Zac celebrated the announcement by reposting Jen’s pregnancy reveal on his own Instagram Stories and leaving heart emojis in the comments.

The couple’s friends and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives castmates also shared their excitement, with Jessi Draper writing, “So happy for you [emojis] love you!” while Miranda Hope commented that Jen was “glowing.”

Jen and Zac are already parents to three children — daughter Nora, 4, son Lucas “Luca” Lowell, 2, and daughter Penelope, whose arrival was announced in July 2025.

The pregnancy news comes after Jen previously opened up about her dream of having a big family.

When she announced her third pregnancy in 2025, the reality star shared that growing up around foster children inspired her hopes of building a large family of her own.

“Having been raised with numerous foster kids, I've always dreamed of a big family,” she said at the time. “Seeing that dream come true is both exciting and fulfilling.”