The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mikayla Matthews, 25, has sparked outrage among fans after participating in a viral Instagram challenge while holding her newborn baby. The Hulu reality star, who rose to fame on the hit series and as part of the MomTok community, is facing backlash for what many are calling a dangerous stunt that put her infant daughter at risk.
Mikayla, a mother of four, shared a now-controversial Instagram clip attempting a Nicki Minaj-inspired challenge, rooted in the rapper’s 2013 High School music video, where Minaj famously squats in stilettos with one leg crossed over the other. In the video, Mikayla can be seen balancing her two-week-old daughter in one arm while attempting the daring move. Captioning the post, she wrote, “2 weeks postpartum yesterday and we are a whole new level of TIRED lol,” seemingly unaware of the firestorm her actions would ignite.
4 Mikayla Matthews was called out after sharing this viral challengeCredit: Instagram
4 She shot to game on The Secret Lives of Mormon WivesCredit: Instagram/mikayla__matt
4 The star and husband Jace recently welcomed their fourth child
Fans quickly flooded the comments section, expressing concern and disapproval. One alarmed viewer wrote, “Ngl.. doing that with a brand new baby like that really gave me anxiety.” Another criticized, “Girl this ain’t it. Don’t put your newborn baby in a position to get hurt privately, or socially..” A third questioned Mikayla’s judgment, commenting, “I just don’t get why do it with the baby? Just do it without the baby? Is the baby a prop? Idgi.” The overwhelming sentiment was one of worry for the infant’s safety, with many fans urging the reality star to prioritize her newborn’s well-being over chasing social media clout.
The controversy comes just weeks after Mikayla and her husband, Jace Terry, celebrated the arrival of their fourth child, a daughter born on July 17, 2025. The couple, beloved by fans of Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, announced the joyful news on Instagram, with Mikayla sharing a heartfelt caption: “7.17.25 – Our perfect baby girl is here.” Accompanying the post was a series of tender photos capturing Mikayla cradling her newborn moments after giving birth, gazing lovingly into her daughter’s eyes.
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The Hulu reality series debuted last September
The post was met with an outpouring of congratulations from fans, who were quick to praise Mikayla’s radiant postpartum glow. One fan gushed, “Oh my goodness she’s just perfect!! Congratulations! But also looking that pretty immediately after giving birth should be ILLEGAL. Why are you not sweaty and wearing an adult diaper like the rest of us?!” Another added, “How do you look this radiant after giving birth?! These pictures are gorgeous and congratulations on your newest addition.” A third remarked, “Wish I looked that good after giving birth. Ya’ll are GLOWING.”
Despite the warm reception to her growing family, Mikayla’s recent decision to incorporate her newborn into the viral challenge has shifted the narrative. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, who has been a fixture on the Hulu series since its debut in September 2024, is no stranger to the public eye. However, this incident has raised questions about the pressures of maintaining a social media presence while navigating the responsibilities of motherhood.