Zac Affleck recently took to Instagram to share his heartfelt appreciation for his wife, Jen Affleck, following her remarkable experience giving birth to their third child, Penelope, without the aid of pain medication. His post, shared on July 2, 2025, captures the raw emotions and profound respect he has for Jen and the birthing process.
In his tribute, Zac wrote, “Before I flood your feed with endless photos of our perfect baby girl, I have to do a dedicated post to Jen. Our doula told her, ‘You have to go to the stars to bring this baby back.’ I don’t think either of us anticipated how intense natural birth would actually be.” He went on to describe the experience as a “spiritual journey” filled with a whirlwind of emotions, stating, “It was one of the most bonding experiences we have ever had. It gave me a completely new level of appreciation and love for my wife I didn’t know was possible.”
Zac’s admiration for Jen extends beyond words; he expressed being “genuinely speechless” at the strength and resilience women demonstrate during childbirth. “I love you, Jen, and am so grateful for you bringing our beautiful children into this world,” he added. Alongside his heartfelt message, Zac shared candid photos from the labor process, showcasing his support for Jen during her challenging contractions.
Fans of the couple were quick to respond, with many moved by Zac’s emotional post. One fan commented, “Over here crying. 😭 These are the SWEETEST photos. A supportive and loving birthing partner means more than men truly know. Congrats! These are beautiful ❤️.”
Zac and Jen Affleck, known for their appearances on the Hulu reality series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” married in June 2019. They welcomed their first child, daughter Nora, in November 2021, followed by son Lucas in July 2023. Their relationship has garnered attention, particularly during the show’s first season, which explored the dynamics of their marriage and the challenges they faced.
In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Jen previously addressed the speculation surrounding her third pregnancy, which some labeled a “band-aid baby” following a brief separation from Zac. She stated, “I know a lot of people call it a band-aid baby. They can call it whatever. But truly finding out I was pregnant was the biggest blessing.”
The couple announced they were expecting baby number three in February, a moment that brought joy and excitement to their growing family. Jen shared her own reflections on the birthing experience, stating, “Going unmedicated was truly the most painful but empowering experience of my life. I could not have done it without Zac and my supportive doula! I’m so grateful and so happy that Penny is earth side now.”
As the Afflecks navigate the joys and challenges of parenthood, their bond continues to strengthen. Jen noted that their experience on the reality show ultimately brought them closer together. “I definitely think it was the best thing to happen to our relationship,” she shared. “While watching the show, a lot of people are going to think maybe this would break our relationship apart. But if anything, it did the opposite. Being on camera and having those moments happen made us take a step back and actually look at our relationship and see what we have to change.”
Zac’s tribute to Jen not only highlights the beauty of their family but also serves as a reminder of the strength and resilience inherent in the journey of parenthood. As they embrace this new chapter with Penelope, fans can look forward to more glimpses into their lives as a family of five.