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Taylor Frankie Paul Calls Herself 'Creator' of MomTok and Co-Star Whitney Leavitt Pushes Back

The public clash over who founded the 2020 creators' collective risks deepening cast divisions as season 5 moves forward.

Overview

  • Taylor Frankie Paul updated her Instagram bio to read “Creator of Momtok + SLOMW,” a change that drew immediate attention from fans and media.
  • Whitney Leavitt posted an Instagram Reel on July 8 mocking the solo-creator claim and asserting that MomTok began as a group effort.
  • Production on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives resumed after a March pause, and local authorities declined to file charges from an alleged March incident involving Taylor.
  • Whitney has confirmed she will complete season 5 but that it will be her final season, and producers have said Taylor is welcome to return though her participation this year remains unclear.
  • MomTok began in 2020 as a collective that helped launch the Hulu-linked reality series, and the latest social-media dispute highlights how public narratives and cast turnover may shape the show’s lineup and members’ careers.