The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 1 left off.
MomTok provided an outlet for women in the conservative Mormon culture to share relatable content about marriage and parenting. While the group’s fame skyrocketed, their foundation was shattered after a scandal involving Taylor led to internal strife. Whitney initially sought to replace Taylor as the group’s leader, but the cold reception she faced led her to remove herself from the fractured group. Season 1 saw Mikayla navigating the group’s ever-shifting dynamics while battling her chronic health problems.
Mikayla's Age
Mikayla Is 25
Mikayla turned 24 at the end of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 1; she is now 25 years old. This makes her one of the youngest of MomTok, second to Layla Taylor. Despite Mikayla’s young age, she often appears wise beyond her years, in part because she took on the responsibility of motherhood when she was just a teenager. Her religious upbringing also likely shaped her personality. Mikayla’s mother was a leader in the church, and she therefore felt extra pressure to follow the church’s rules, including getting married due to her pregnancy.
Mikayla's Job
She’s A Social Media Influencer
Like the other of MomTok, Mikayla earns her living as an influencer. Mikayla has a whopping 2.9 million followers on TikTok. She’s an active member of MomTok, which took social media by storm, particularly among the Mormon community in Utah.
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Mikayla’s success has resulted in several brand partnerships. In The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives season 1, the cast revealed that they are all the breadwinners for their families due to being influencers. Mikayla addressed making a career out of social media in a January post, referencing the government’s brief TikTok ban, writing, “Coming back to TikTok after I lost my job for 12 hours.”
Mikayla's Instagram
She Has Over 600K Followers
In addition to TikTok, Mikayla also has a strong presence on Instagram. Her , @mikayla_matt, has 689K followers. Mikayla’s devotion to her family is a common theme in her feed, reminding fans that her main priority is her family despite her growing fame.
While Mikayla’s posts often focus on her children and her friend group, she’s also kept her followers updated about her battle with mysterious chronic conditions. Mikayla has suffered from eczema and other painful ailments in recent years, and she’s struggled to find a diagnosis. Mikayla shared with her followers that she was diagnosed with a small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and has worked tirelessly to detox her life, including removing her fillings and breast implants. Thankfully, her condition has improved dramatically in the past year.
Mikayla's Marriage
She’s Been Married For Seven Years
Mikayla is married to Jace Terry. The couple became pregnant when Mikayla was only 16 and Jace was 21. They married when their son, Beckham, was six months old. Mikayla and Jace went on to welcome two more children, Tommie and Haven. The couple announced in February 2025 that they are expecting their fourth child.
Me and my husband are very witty and playful with each other… I think he's the funniest person I know
Mikayla told The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2. She told the outlet, “Me and my husband are very witty and playful with each other… I think he's the funniest person I know.” Mikayla’s statements suggest season 2 may delve further into her personal life beyond her friend group.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 picks up Mikayla’s story at an exciting time. She’s reclaiming her health and expanding her family. It appears that Mikayla is flourishing in her role as a wife and mother, and with one season under her belt, she’s ready to share the next chapter of her life.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives season 2 premieres Thursday, May 15, on Hulu.
Sources: @mikaylamatthews/TikTok, Mikayla Matthews/TikTok, @mikayla_matt/Instagram, Mikayla Matthews/Instagram, People
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