Mikayla Matthews from Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives dropped a bombshell on Instagram on August 23, 2024. Her husband, Jace Terry was just fired from his job at Waffle Love.
The real shocker? Waffle Love is a family business started by Jace’s older brother, Adam Terry, and his wife Melissa. Jace had been with the company since February 2013, working his way up to Project Manager. Now, his own family showed him the door.
The reason for his firing? It all boils down to the show. In the series trailer, Mikayla hinted at the challenges they face: “I love the Mormon church, but there are a lot of rules that we have to follow.” Then came her Instagram story:
My husband just got fired from his job yesterday because of the show.
It seems their TV debut is stirring up controversy in their tight-knit Mormon community. The show appears to be something of an exposé, shedding light on aspects of Mormon life that some might prefer to keep private. By firing Jace, his family might be trying to distance themselves and their business from potential backlash.
Some are even speculating that he has been disowned by his family. After all, Waffle Love isn’t just a job – it’s a family legacy.
Despite this family feud playing out in public, Mikayla is standing firmly by her man. A day after breaking the news of his firing, she gushed on Instagram: “Best husband ever. Truly don’t know what I would do without him.”
Now amidst this show and firing drama, Mikayla and Jace are facing perhaps their biggest challenge yet. Fans are eager to see how their whirlwind romance will weather this latest storm, and what the future holds for this young couple who’ve already been through so much together.
In the meantime, here’s a comprehensive timeline of their love story.
2016: First Meeting and Having a Child Out Of Wedlock
The lovebirds’ romance started out of the blue in September 2016. Mikayla’s sister’s friend, who happened to be Jace’s roommate, introduced them. They clicked right away, and things moved quickly from there.
Just a month after meeting, in October 2016, Mikayla discovered she was pregnant. The news was shocking, especially given their ages – Jace was 21, while she was only 16. Initially overwhelmed, she considered abortion. However, with Terry’s support and encouragement from his family, she decided to continue the pregnancy.
The young couple then faced the challenge of preparing for a baby while unmarried. Despite their age, they worked together to create a loving home for their child.
Their significant age gap didn’t go unnoticed, but Utah’s Romeo-Juliet law provided some legal protection, allowing relationships between 16 and 17-year-olds and partners up to seven years older.
On July 3, 2017, their world changed with the arrival of their son, Beckham. Overflowing with joy, she shared on Instagram the very next day:
I brought this perfect little baby into the world yesterday morning at 8:41 am. 9 lbs 1 oz of pure happiness. I am so so so in love, my heart could seriously explode.
2018: Getting Married
After welcoming Beckham, the duo embraced their roles as young parents. They were committed to co-parenting and building a life together, but marriage wasn’t immediately on the cards. For several months, they focused on their new family dynamic and adjusting to parenthood.
Eight months later, on March 1, 2018, the couple decided to take their relationship to the next level, tying the knot in a beautiful Hawaiian ceremony. Jace’s mom took charge of the planning, ensuring the day was perfect for the young couple.
2019: Mother-In-Law’s Influence and Expanding The Family
Mikayla was awestruck by Jace’s large family. Inspired by her mother-in-law’s devotion to her many grandchildren, Mikayla yearned for a big family of her own.
Her wish came true on August 30, 2019, after she gave birth to their second child, a daughter named Haven.
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2021: Another Bundle of Joy
The family expanded again on November 15, 2021, with the arrival of another daughter, Tommie.
Today, as a parent of three, the husband and wife are thriving in their respective roles. Mikayla’s Instagram feed is a window into their family life, filled with heartwarming snapshots of their growing family.
