First glimpse of Zac Affleck’s third child, who unites the parents’ separate lives
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Zac Affleck Glows With Third Baby Girl
Zac Affleck is glowing with pride over his newest family member.
The 28-year-old star of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” recently shared an intimate glimpse of life with baby Penelope Phyliss Affleck, who has already won the hearts of her parents.
From Hospital Cuddles to Home Sweet Home
“A week with our Penny girl 🤍,” Zac wrote alongside a carousel of precious moments.
The collection begins at the hospital with him cradling his newborn in a towel, then sleeping peacefully for the first time at Penelope’s house, caressing his tiny little pussy, and even flashing his first smile.
Reality TV Critics Start Early
In one particularly funny video, Zac holds a sleeping Penelope while their own reality show reunion is on TV.
Making a confused face, he jokingly asks, “Who are these people?” while his wife Jen laughs from behind the camera.
“These people are crazy,” Jen adds, then turns the camera toward her and says, “Crazy.”
This light moment shows that the couple can laugh at themselves even amid the horrors of newborn life.
Growing family
Penny, who arrived on July 2, completes this young family, joining older sister Nora (3) and brother Luca (23 months), who celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary in February.
An Unexpected Journey
Penelope’s path to arrival was not a straight one. Viewers of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” witnessed the emotional state of Jen when she discovered her pregnancy while separated from Zac.
“I started feeling depressed and anxious because my life was so rocky and messed up,” Jen said in a show confessional.
“I was stressed out about being pregnant because Zac and I were not on good terms. And I feel like we didn’t want anything else but another baby.”
Empowering Birth Experience
Despite these initial challenges, the couple came back together, and Jen shared insights about Penelope’s birth in her announcement post.
“Going without medication was truly the most painful but empowering experience of my life,” she wrote.
“I couldn’t have done this without Zac and my supportive doula! I am so grateful and happy that Penny is back on Earth.”
Dancing during Recovery
In a surprising twist, Jen recently revealed that she will compete in the upcoming season of “Dancing with the Stars” alongside her costar Whitney Leavitt.
She humorously acknowledged the timing challenge by sharing a video in which she is dancing in a hospital gown while Zac is holding baby Penelope, writing in the caption: “My pelvic floor may not be ready… but I definitely am 👀💃🪩.”
Zac’s witty response was in the comments: “The doctor came 5 minutes early and told you not to do any physical activity for 6 weeks 😂😂.”
From unexpected pregnancy to reality TV fame and dance competition—in between with a new baby—Affleck certainly has gone a long way. How to keep life interesting.