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Mormon Wives Star Quits Over Unethical Behavior
15 Sep
Summary
- Mikayla Matthews announced her departure via Instagram on September 14.
- She cited discomfort with platforming behaviors she disagrees with.
- Matthews stated that no amount of money is worth compromising her morals.
Mikayla Matthews, a prominent cast member of the Hulu reality series 'Mormon Wives,' has publicly announced her decision to step back from the show.
Matthews shared her departure in an Instagram post on September 14, expressing significant discomfort with participating in content that she believes 'continues to platform behavior' she opposes. This decision was reportedly influenced by her personal experiences growing up in a home with 'multiple forms of abuse.'
The actress stated that the news she received over a week prior prompted this choice, although she did not specify the exact nature of the behavior or the information she learned. She asserted that her moral convictions and ethical principles are paramount, and no financial compensation justifies compromising them.
Matthews highlighted that her continued involvement felt like an unethical endorsement of toxic behavior. She believes profiting from such dynamics is a disservice to healing individuals and the show's viewers. This announcement follows the recent premiere of the show's fifth season and her colleague Whitney Leavitt's confirmation that Season 5 would be her last.
