Whitney Leavitt, star of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, recently addressed fans’ remarks about her resemblance to actress Emily Blunt. Speaking after her Dancing With the Stars performance on September 23, Whitney acknowledged the comparisons with enthusiasm while joking about capitalizing on the connection.
Whitney Leavitt Embraces Emily Blunt Likeness with Humor
After receiving multiple messages noting her similarity to Emily Blunt, Whitney shared her reaction with E! News, saying,
“I am getting it, but like a lot lately, like more than usual.”
She expressed her admiration, adding,
“I love her so, thank you! I’ll take it.”
The 32-year-old competitor is partnered with professional dancer Mark Ballas this season on Dancing With the Stars.
Leavitt also teased a playful tactic inspired by fellow cast member Jen Affleck, who jests about her family ties to the Afflecks. Whitney quipped,
“Should I start saying she’s my cousin?”
referring to the way Jen Affleck’s husband, Zac Affleck, had joked about being related to Ben Affleck on Mormon Wives. Whitney’s lighthearted comment, delivered with a laugh, was, “She’s my cousin.”
Utah’s Talent Shines on the Dancing Floor
Whitney is one of several Utah-based stars competing on the ballroom floor this season. Jen Affleck, who is partnered with Jan Ravnik and tied for first place alongside Whitney, Robert Irwin, and Jordan Chiles after the latest dance night, remains a strong contender for the Mirrorball trophy.
Although Zac Affleck’s claim of kinship with Ben and Casey Affleck was later denied on Mormon Wives, it hasn’t kept Jen from weaving the story into playful moments. One such occasion was a Dunkin’ commercial featuring Jen and Ben Affleck, where Jen was able to give Zac a memorable family reunion experience.
Jen Affleck Shares Special Moment with Ben Affleck
Reflecting on the commercial and the close encounter with Ben Affleck, Jen told E!,
“He met Ben Affleck. We both did. He was right there. Yeah, it was a crazy moment for us.”
She described Zac’s shift from calm to overwhelmed, saying,
“It’s so funny, because before he was like, ‘I’m not nervous at all. It’s no big deal. Whatever,’”
adding,
“And then he walked into our trailer, and I think everyone lost it. Everyone was like, ‘Ah, Ben Affleck!’”
Jen Affleck Credits Her Support System for Balancing Parenthood and Competition
As a mother of three young children—Nora, 3, Lucas, 2, and Penelope, 2 months old—Jen explained how her family and friends are helping her maintain balance during the competition. She said,
“I wouldn’t be able to do this without my village and everyone supporting me,”
further emphasizing,
“I have my husband at home doing everything that I would be doing right now at home, like cleaning, cooking. I have family and friends that are helping. That’s how I’m juggling it.”
Meet the Season 34 Dancing With the Stars Cast
Fans eager for the next round of dances can look forward to seeing the full roster of Week 34. Here is the complete list of contestants and their professional partners:
- Baron Davis – partnered with Britt Stewart
- Jennifer Affleck – partnered with Jan Ravnik
- Alix Earle – partnered with Valentin Chmerkovski
- Dylan Efron – partnered with Daniella Karagach
- Corey Feldman – partnered with Jenna Johnson
- Elaine Hendrix – partnered with Alan Bersten
- Robert Irwin – partnered with Witney Carson
- Jordan Chiles – partnered with Ezra Sosa
- Scott Hoying – partnered with Rylee Arnold
- Whitney Leavitt – partnered with Mark Ballas
- Hilaria Baldwin – partnered with Gleb Savchenko
- Andy Richter – partnered with Emma Slater
- Danielle Fishel – partnered with Pasha Pashkov
With a strong lineup and spirited performances, the competition remains fierce as stars like Whitney Leavitt showcase their skills on the dancefloor. The cast’s diverse backgrounds and support teams play a crucial role in managing the pressures of the show, making this season one to watch closely.
