What’s Subsequent for Whitney Leavitt After ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’?
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If you’ve been following Whitney Leavitt’s journey from MomTok villain to Broadway star, you’re probably asking the same question everyone in the fandom is buzzing about: Is she actually leaving The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives? The 32-year-old reality star has been dropping hints about her uncertain future on the Hulu series, and honestly, the tea is complicated.
Let’s break down everything we know about Whitney’s potential exit, her behind-the-scenes struggles with Season 5 filming, and that mysterious thriller movie she’s been teasing.
The Season 5 Filming Struggle Is Real
Here’s what Whitney revealed that has fans genuinely worried about her future on the show: filming Season 5 while pursuing her acting dreams has been incredibly difficult. She didn’t sugarcoat it when speaking with Variety in February 2026.
“Part of me is like, ‘I can’t do both,’ because both are so time-demanding. Even filming Season 5 has been really hard,” Whitney admitted.
That’s a pretty telling statement from someone who has been a central figure in the series since its explosive first season. Remember when she was positioned as the villain in Season 1? She’s come a long way since then, garnering more sympathy from viewers over time. But now it seems like the demands of reality TV might be pulling her away from the acting career she’s always wanted.
She told the outlet, “I have a distinct memory of being in college with my husband while we were dating, and he asked, ‘What do you want to do?’ I was like, ‘I want to be in the movies.’ It was always something I’d thought in my mind, but I had never said it out loud, and I didn’t know how to get there. Like, ‘Where do people go?’”
Whitney and her husband Connor Leavitt made a major move, relocating their three kids to New York City so she could pursue her Broadway opportunity.
But here’s the reality check Whitney herself acknowledged: “[The SLOMW film crew is] following me while I’m in New York, but I don’t know how that would look for future seasons. It wouldn’t make sense. People want to see the group together.”
She’s not wrong. Part of what makes The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives so addictive is watching the group dynamics—the drama, the friendships, the tension. If Whitney is across the country building her acting career, how does that work for a show centered on this tight-knit (and sometimes not-so-tight-knit) group of women?
The Question She Can’t Answer
When asked what she gains from staying on the show now that she’s booking the roles she always dreamed of, Whitney’s response was refreshingly honest.
“I don’t know. Because this is what I wanted, and I wasn’t shy about sharing that. So at what point do you move on to the next journey?”
She revealed that she and Connor “keep going back and forth” on the decision. “That’s where it all started, so it’s kind of sad. But maybe that’s the best thing.”
The emotional weight of that statement shouldn’t be overlooked. “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” launched Whitney into a level of fame that opened doors she never thought possible. Walking away from that origin story isn’t easy, even when bigger opportunities are calling.
For those who need a refresher on how we got here, Whitney’s path to stardom started on TikTok with her dance videos. She was a fine arts major with a dance concentration at Brigham Young University in Salt Lake City, where she grew up Mormon. Looking back on her education, she shared some candid thoughts with Variety: “Looking back, I do wish that I would have ventured out to other universities, because it was very conservative.”
She eventually joined MomTok, the viral group of Mormon moms that included Taylor Frankie Paul, who has been credited as the creator of MomTok. When the infamous swinging scandal broke—one that Whitney did not partake in—it made national headlines and ultimately led to the creation of the reality show that changed everything.
Whitney’s Acting Career Is Taking Off
Let’s talk about what Whitney has been booking, because it’s impressive. After competing on Dancing With the Stars Season 34 with dance partner Mark Ballas, she landed the role of Roxie Hart in Broadway’s Chicago, making her debut in February 2026. Her Secret Lives costars were in attendance on opening night, which was a sweet moment for fans who love seeing the group support each other.
Beyond Broadway, Whitney has a Hallmark Christmas movie called All For Love set for release in December 2026. Per IMDb, she also appeared in a small TV show titled The League of Warriors as Samantha Ashton in 2025.
Now for the detail that has fans absolutely buzzing. When Variety asked Whitney whether she’s in talks for any unannounced projects, her response was perfectly coy.
“Maybe,” she says. “Maybe another movie. Not a rom-com. A thriller.”