Why Hollywood’s fascination with LDS sex lives? Church says shows often distort and sensationalize the faith.

With “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” poised to premiere, the Utah-based church issues a “commentary” lamenting the “stereotypes or gross misrepresentations” that too often appear.

(Fred Hayes | Disney) The cast of "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" — from left: Jessi Ngatikaura, Jennifer Affleck, Mayci Neeley, Taylor Frankie Paul, Mikayla Matthews, Layla Taylor and Demi Engemann. The documentary series starts streaming Sept. 6, 2024, on Hulu.