Overview

• Affleck, known from Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, began competing on Dancing With the Stars Season 34 eight weeks after giving birth.
• She is partnered with new pro Jan Ravnik, a former Taylor Swift tour dancer whom she recognized from social media.
• In Week 1, the pair danced a salsa to Bad Bunny’s “NUEVAYoL,” and judges Derek Hough and Bruno Tonioli criticized the routine for too many lifts.
• Affleck says she previously stepped away from filming due to severe postpartum depression and now aims to prioritize her happiness and inspire other mothers.
• She will return to Mormon Wives for Season 3 on Hulu in November and plans to present a more authentic, upbeat side as DWTS features more digital-first creators, including castmate Whitney Leavitt, who topped Week 1 scoring.