Jen Affleck Brings Her Mom to Set Ahead of "DWTS" Dedication Night (Exclusive) Angela AndaloroOctober 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM 0 Courtesy of Jen Affleck (2) Jen Affleck rehearsing (left), and with mom Maria Jen Affleck has worked her way back from sickness to the ballroom during preparations for week 5 o...
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Angela AndaloroOctober 15, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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Jen Affleck has worked her way back from sickness to the ballroom during preparations for week 5 of Dancing With The Stars
Jen and partner Jan Ravnik bring in Jen's mom, Maria, for this week's special performance
The mom of three is dedicating this week's dance not only to her own mom, Maria, but to all the moms out there who have ever found themselves struggling
Jen Affleck is ready to take the dancefloor, and this one's for the moms.
The influencer, 26, has had a tough week leading up to week 5, sharing on Instagram how she's been sick and barely able to rehearse.
Once she was back on her feet, the mom of three got to work, with her own mom, Maria, at her side for Dancing With The Stars' dedication week. Sharing behind-the-scenes looks with PEOPLE, Jen included many sweet moments with her mom that show why she's pushing to do her best this week.
From frustrating sick days to healing family time and back to the ballroom, see Jen preparing to take on the Viennese Waltz below!
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Family Is Jen's Whole World
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Jen Affleck and family enjoy 'Aladdin' costumes during Disney week
Jen Affleck ended last week's Disney night on a high note. Not only was she safe from eliminations, but she also got to enjoy the special night with husband Zac and all three of their kids, who dressed up on-theme with the Aladdin performance.
"Seeing the loves of my life in the audience last week dressed to the Disney 9s was such a thrill!" she shares.
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Healing Through Dance
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Jan and Jen practicing
Jen's spent her week battling illness, but she didn't want to let it get in the way of her special dedication night moment with her mom.
"I've been so sick all week and struggling to be well enough to rehearse," she writes. "Here is a glimpse of one of our first times doing the whole routine to music just yesterday."
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Welcoming Maria to the Madness!
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Jen, Jan and Maria in rehearsals
Jen's mom has been rooting her on as she dances on the show. Bringing Maria into the fold was a dream come true for both mom and daughter.
"My mom's pinch me moment, learning from the best dancer there is, Jan!"
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Maria and Jen Take on Rehearsal
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Maria, Jen and Jan
Mom and daughter are two peas in a pod as they work on their moves with Jan.
"Mama's first faux judge's scores!" she says, alongside their rehearsal moment.
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Help from Home
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Zac Affleck makes a family dinner as Jen recovers from illness
Zac has expressed concern and support for his wife after a tough week. Behind the scenes, he's also been doing everything he can to get Jen back in dancing shape.
"Zac pulled out all the stops BBQing for the whole family while I was down for the count. He's been my rock throughout this whole journey," she shares.
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Nourishing Inside and Out
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Zac's BBQ feast
Not only did Jen get to revel in sweet family time, but she also got some tasty dinner breaks.
"My favorite foods for family mealtime!" she writes.
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Taking It All in
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Jen and mom Maria
As they moved to rehearsing in the ballroom, the moment became that much more real for both Jen and Maria.
"Being able to share this experience with my mom, who sacrificed so much to give me everything in life, has been incredible," she writes.
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Ready to Rep the Moms!
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Jen and Jan practice
It's important to Jen that moms feel seen with this week's performance. While Maria is her inspiration, Jen wants all moms to feel the love as she takes on the Viennese Waltz.
Jen ended this week's behind-the-scenes look with "A little sneak peek from camera blocking."
Dancing with the Stars airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+.
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