Dakota Mortensen Sues Hulu, Producers of Mormon Wives for Defamation
Mortensen, a cast member on Seasons 3 through 5 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, filed the suit in Utah state court and seeks more than $300,000.
Dakota Mortensen filed a defamation lawsuit against Hulu, Ludwig Productions and Jeff Jenkins Productions in Utah state court on November 13, 2026, alleging that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives fabricated statements and staged scenes to portray him as a domestic abuser, a retaliator and a serial adulterer, according to Deadline.
The complaint seeks a jury trial and damages in excess of $300,000. Mortensen appeared on Seasons 3 through 5 of the series.
Hulu declined to comment on the suit. Before filing, Mortensen's attorneys corresponded with counsel for Jeff Jenkins Productions about his claims, the report said.
Earlier Dispute Involving Frankie Taylor Paul
Mortensen's ex, Frankie Taylor Paul, was the lead of The Bachelorette Season 22. In late March, Hulu pulled that season after a domestic assault investigation involving Paul and her former boyfriend became public. The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office did not charge Paul with domestic violence.
In September, Paul said she had no desire to return to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for a sixth season.
Quick answers
Who is Dakota Mortensen suing?
Mortensen names Hulu, Ludwig Productions and Jeff Jenkins Productions as defendants in a defamation lawsuit filed in Utah state court on November 13, 2026.
What damages is the lawsuit seeking?
The complaint seeks a jury trial and damages in excess of $300,000.
Which seasons of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives did Mortensen appear on?
He appeared on Seasons 3 through 5 of the series.