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Why Jessi Draper Changed Her Name Amid Divorce Rumors

Why Jessi Draper Changed Her Name Amid Divorce Rumors

Summary

Jessi Draper, a participant in the reality show "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," explained that her decision to use her maiden name is not due to issues in her marriage. She has been contemplating this change for some time and wants a name that is easy to remember and pronounce for her career. Draper and her husband, Jordan Ngatikaura, are working through challenges in their marriage and attending therapy together.

Key Facts

  • Jessi Draper is married to Jordan Ngatikaura and appeared in "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives."
  • Draper openly discussed having an affair and described her marriage as emotionally abusive.
  • She started using her maiden name, not due to marital issues, but for career reasons and personal preference.
  • Draper mentioned that her maiden name is significant because her family helped found a city with that name in Utah.
  • Although she uses her maiden name publicly, her legal name remains Jessi Draper Ngatikaura.
  • Draper and Ngatikaura are going to therapy to address their relationship challenges.
  • Draper's husband initially disliked her decision to revert to her maiden name publicly.
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