Kriti Mehrotra
With Jessi Ngatikaura being the epitome of honesty and openness in Hulu’s ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,’ it’s no surprise there has been a lot of attention paid to her recently. The fact she officially joined MomTok after the infamous soft-swinging scandal of fellow cast member Taylor Frankie Paul came to light in early 2022 is also a significant factor in this. That’s because her being relatively new means not much is known about her personal life or the family she shares with her husband, Jordan Ngatik ura (pronounced naughty-kura).
Jessi and Jordan Gave Love a Second Chance Together
Although it’s unclear precisely when Jessi first came across Jordan, we do know it was rather unexpected while she was on a break (aka a separation period) from her first husband. Little did she know they would deeply connect over their values of being progressive, ambitious Mormons, yet they remained just friends for quite a long time owing to their individual pasts. The truth is this manager at RISE Energy, Naughty Kitchen blogger, and Nasun solar panel company affiliate is a divorced father of one, so they mostly spoke of their trouble back then.
Neither Jessi nor Jordan had any idea this would inadvertently lead them not only to care but also to develop romantic feelings for one another, leading them to become official by late 2019. The latter then even went public with their connection on December 16, stating: “Happiness is that feeling that comes over you when you know life is good and you can’t help but smile. @justjessiiii makes me feel this way every day. You started out as my friend and I’m so glad that blossomed into what we have today. I feel so lucky to have you in my life ❤️ #speechless.” He later even credited Jessi for making a year full of highs and lows worth it through her support at every step of the way.
Jessi and Jordan Are Proud of Their Blended Family
Jessi actually backed all of Jordan’s endeavors while also trying to establish her own brand, JZ Styles — a hair academy, extension company, and salon — making them see eye to eye on many aspects. However, she never could have imagined he would soon get down on one knee — he actually proposed while she was seven months pregnant with their firstborn, announcing on social media, “The girl of my dreams; you’re my best friend and soul mate. I can’t imagine my life without you. We are tying the NGAT 👰 💒.” While many believe this proposal was a result of some outside pressure owing to their religious background, they have since clarified it was based on their deep-rooted love for one another alone.
Jessi and Jordan actually welcomed their son Jagger Zayn Ngatikaura on April 20, 2020, shortly following which they revealed they would be tying the knot less than six months later on October 8. And that’s exactly what they did in a cozy, intimate evening ceremony surrounded by all their loved ones in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, before settling down in their home state of Utah as a blended family. They then gradually decided to expand their brood further, only to complete their family with the birth of Jovi James Ngatikaura on January 13, 2023 — their two biological kids plus Jordan’s daughter Peyton from his past union are all they need.
Jessi and Jordan Are Truly a Perfect Match
With the way Jessi and Jordan always unwaveringly support one another at every step of the way in life, it is evident their love is deeper as well as stronger than anybody can even imagine. While the former doesn’t always show off their relationship online, she gives fans core updates through their YouTube channel and home renovation series. The pair bought a property in 2023 and is currently turning it into a dream space for their family. On the flip side, the non-professional influencer eases fans’ hunger for regular feed updates by never shying away from expressing his feelings for his loving wife or the life they have managed to build over the years.
Their comfortable bond was most recently evidenced during the premiere party for ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ in their home state of Utah, where Jordan’s underwear and socks both had Jessi’s face on them. As if that’s not enough, when he had to be away from the family for an entire month earlier this year, he gave his wife credit for holding the fort on not just their brood but also their affinity.
In May 2024, on the birthday of the woman he calls the love of his life, he penned, “Happy birthday to my loving, beautiful wife Jessi. She is the best mom; holding it down while I’ve been working in Chicago the last month while running an empire. Im so proud to be your husband. I love you so much! I hope this is your best year yet!” In other words, it’s clear Jessi and Jordan’s ambitions, love, as well as values align to a tee, so we can’t wait to see what’s in store for them next.
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