Whitney Leavitt might be gracefully stepping away from the realm of reality TV. Indeed, the star of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," who is currently dazzling as Roxie Hart in "Chicago" on Broadway, hinted that she might be ready to bid adieu to the Hulu series and focus on her passions beyond the show's realm.
"I'm navigating this in real-time," Whitney told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on March 16. "We're figuring it out together, but it feels like that's the direction it's headed in."
"I wouldn't be where I am without it," she continued, referring to the show. "But it feels like it's time to challenge myself in other ways and fulfill these dreams and passions that I've been striving for even before the show."
The 32-year-old actress explained that she has always been a performer, even before her appearance on "SLOMW." And as a former contestant on "Dancing With the Stars," she is hopeful for more opportunities to showcase her performing skills in the future, adding, "I love entertaining, I love acting, so that's what I can tease. Hopefully, you'll see me in more films."
Despite her desire to explore new avenues, Whitney—who is a mother to kids Sedona, 6, Liam, 4, and Billy, 17 months, with husband Conner Leavitt—is grateful for the opportunities she's received from being on the reality show.
"I wouldn't be where I am without that platform and this group that we created," she said. "This business that we created, but maybe it's time for me to branch out in other areas."
Whitney also believes that when the time comes for her to move on, the rest of the "Mormon Wives" will support her decision. "I feel today that each one of them would support me in that," she said.
While she and her costars have experienced their share of drama during their time on the series—which recently halted filming on season five—Whitney has been candid about her relationship with costar Jen Affleck after their falling out following their appearances on "Dancing With the Stars."
"I've definitely taken a huge step back in that relationship," she recently told E! News. "But I'm moving on." Whitney added, "I hope she can do the same and just be cordial."
