Mormon Wives' Jen Affleck Celebrates Daughter’s Birthday Amid Divorce

Reality television star Jen Affleck is celebrating her daughter's fifth birthday shortly after filing for divorce from her husband, Zac Affleck. Despite the couple's public struggles and upcoming reality show appearances, Jen is focusing on her children during this transition.
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Jen Affleck is keeping the focus on her kids.
One day after filing for divorce from husband Zac Affleck , the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star took a moment to celebrate daughter Nora ’s 5th birthday with a sweet Instagram message.
Jen posted a photo of Nora to her Instagram Story Nov. 4, showing her posing with a bicycle while wearing a pink shorts and shirt set covered with Disney princesses. The room was filled with balloons, including a large balloon garland that read, “Happy Birthday.” Jen captioned the sweet picture, “I can't believe she's already 5.”
The celebration comes shortly after news broke that the 27-year-old had filed for divorce from Zac, 30, on Nov. 3 after seven years of marriage, according to Utah court records obtained by E! News.
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