Miranda McWhorter, also known by her post-divorce name Miranda Hope, has become one of the most recognizable names to come out of Utah’s “MomTok” social media scene. She rose to wider fame as a cast member on the Hulu and Disney+ reality series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, where her personal history became a central storyline. Her path from a small-town upbringing in Idaho to national reality television attention is marked by early success as a content creator, a highly publicized scandal, a divorce, and a series of new personal and professional chapters. This article brings together what is publicly known about her background, relationships, career, and recent life.
Early Life and Family Background
Miranda was born on April 19, 1998, in Pocatello, Idaho, and grew up in the small town of Rigby, Idaho. She developed an interest in modeling while still in high school, working with local photographers and building an early portfolio. That interest eventually carried her to Utah, where she pursued freelance modeling work more seriously. Her Idaho roots are often mentioned as a contrast to the very public life she would later build once she became part of Utah’s influencer and reality television circles.
Meeting Chase McWhorter and Starting a Relationship
It was in Utah that Miranda met Chase McWhorter, a man two years older than her who had recently returned home after serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The two connected in 2016, shortly after Miranda’s high school graduation, and their relationship moved forward quickly from there. After about a year together, they married in 2017, beginning a partnership that would later place both of them under intense public scrutiny.
Building a Family and an Online Following
Miranda and Chase went on to have two children: a son named Brooks, born in 2020, and a daughter named Cohen, born in October 2021. Around this time, Miranda also began building a following online, eventually becoming one of the founding figures of “MomTok,” a group of young Utah mothers, many of them from Latter-day Saint backgrounds, who built large audiences through relatable content about family, faith, and friendship. Her platform grew steadily over the following years, and she eventually built a following of more than a million people on TikTok.
The MomTok Swinging Scandal
Miranda’s public story took a dramatic turn in 2022, when a scandal broke within the MomTok friend group. It came out that several members, including Miranda and Chase, had been involved in what became publicly known as a “soft swinging” arrangement. The story first surfaced through a livestream by fellow MomTok member Taylor Frankie Paul, and speculation quickly spread online about who else in the group might have been involved. For a period, Miranda avoided directly confirming her role, which put significant strain on her friendship with Taylor. As details spread and blame was publicly placed on Taylor, fans eventually connected Miranda and Chase to the situation as well, and the couple’s marriage became a subject of ongoing public discussion.
Joining The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
Miranda was part of the original MomTok scene as early as 2021, and producers had actually approached her about joining the first season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. She declined at the time, feeling it wasn’t the right moment to invite that level of attention into her life. Circumstances had changed by the time the show’s second season began filming in late October 2024, and Miranda decided to join the cast. On camera, she chose to directly address the swinging scandal rather than continue avoiding it, describing the process as difficult but ultimately part of her healing. She and Taylor worked through some of their unresolved history during the season, although their friendship remained a work in progress. Miranda went on to appear in the show’s third season as well, holding her ground in tense moments with other cast members, and she is confirmed to return for season four, which is set to premiere in March 2026.
Divorce and a New Chapter
Alongside her reality television storyline, Miranda’s personal life changed significantly. She and Chase eventually divorced, with the process finalized in 2024. Since then, she has continued living in Utah, where she co-parents her two children with her ex-husband. Not long after her divorce, she began a new relationship with a man named Jake Baum, who had previously been her landlord. She has spoken openly about being open to the idea of settling down again someday, describing her divorce as part of a broader period of personal change and growth.
A New Direction in Music
Beyond television and social media, Miranda has recently branched into music. She released her debut single, titled “FU4THAT,” in June 2026, marking a new creative outlet separate from the reality television and influencer work that first brought her public attention.
A Public Credit Card Lawsuit
Miranda’s life has also included financial setbacks that became a matter of public record. According to court documents, Discover Bank filed a lawsuit against her in September 2024 over an unpaid credit card balance of just over twelve thousand dollars. When she did not respond to the suit, a Utah court entered a default judgment against her in August 2025 for close to thirteen thousand dollars, after the bank requested that interest and fees be added. Reports indicate she was formally served with legal papers in February 2025. The case was later cited by financial commentators as an example of how quickly unpaid debt can escalate once a lawsuit goes unanswered, since a default judgment can potentially lead to consequences like wage garnishment or bank account levies depending on state law.
Life Today as an Influencer
Outside of her television commitments, Miranda continues to work as a full-time influencer, regularly posting fashion and lifestyle content to her large social media following. She has documented outings and trips with friends, including a widely shared Las Vegas getaway built around a western-inspired wardrobe that drew an enthusiastic response from fans. Her online presence remains closely tied to her identity as a reality television personality, with her posts often reflecting the same personality that audiences see on the show.
Conclusion
Miranda McWhorter’s public journey reflects a mix of small-town beginnings, rapid online fame, personal controversy, and ongoing reinvention. From her early life in Idaho and her marriage to Chase McWhorter, through the MomTok scandal that reshaped her friendships and her decision to join The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, she has remained a consistently talked-about figure in reality television and influencer culture. With a divorce behind her, a new relationship, a music career just beginning, and another season of television ahead, her story continues to develop, and it’s likely she’ll remain a familiar name in this space for some time to come.
