'Mormon Wives' Whitney Leavitt Makes Acting Debut... Lands Lead Role in Holiday Rom-Com 'All for Love'

The best star born from Hulu's controversial reality show, Whitney Leavitt, is taking over both the screen and the stage.

According to U.S. entertainment media on the 17th (local time), reality star Whitney Leavitt, who gained fame from the reality show 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives', has been cast as the lead in the new holiday romantic comedy film 'All for Love' produced by Nines House Productions, marking her official debut in the film industry. She will also serve as the executive producer (EP) for this film.

◆ A Christmas Romance Between a Podcaster and a Handyman

Currently in production, 'All for Love' aims for a holiday season release in 2026. Leavitt plays the role of a podcaster named Winona, who must find love online for a holiday dating app partnership. She meets her perfect match on the app, unaware that he is actually a rough handyman named Luke (played by Jesse Kove), who is in charge of renovating her grandmother's event space, leading to a bickering romance.

Leavitt shared her years of audition challenges through social media, expressing her heartfelt feelings by stating, "Acting has been my dream for a long time. The hardest part was not giving up."

◆ An Unstoppable Career High

Leavitt's journey is remarkable. Recently, she gained attention by appearing on the popular competition show 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 34, and starting February 2nd next year, she will step onto her dream stage, Broadway.

She is set to play the lead role of Roxie Hart in the musical 'Chicago' for a six-week run. Overcoming the controversies of the reality show, she is rising as an actress, producer, and musical star, drawing industry attention to her 'second act' in life.