Taylor Frankie Paul is an American TikTok influencer and reality television personality best known as the founder of MomTok and a star of Hulu’s hit series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
She became one of the most talked-about digital creators in the United States after going viral in 2022 for revealing her involvement in a “soft-swinging” arrangement within her Utah community.
Her unfiltered approach to life, motherhood, and personal struggle has earned her millions of followers and a central role in some of reality television’s biggest moments.
Who is Taylor Frankie Paul?
Taylor Frankie Paul is a Utah-based social media influencer, TikTok creator, and Hulu reality star. She launched her TikTok account in January 2019, posting dance videos, parenting content, and comedic lifestyle clips.
Her content quickly gained traction, and she became a founding figure in the MomTok community, a group of young Mormon mothers who built large audiences by sharing their daily lives online.
In May 2022, Taylor went viral after publicly disclosing on TikTok Live that she and her then-husband, Tate Paul, had been involved in a “soft-swinging” arrangement with other couples in their social circle.
The confession led to their divorce and sparked a national conversation about social media, religion, and modern relationships. The scandal also served as the origin story for one of Hulu’s most successful unscripted series.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered on Hulu on September 6, 2024, and became the platform’s most-watched unscripted season premiere of that year.
Taylor served as both a main cast member and executive producer. Four seasons have aired through 2026, with a fifth season currently in production.
In September 2025, Taylor was announced as the lead of Season 22 of ABC’s The Bachelorette, making her the first person to lead the show without previously appearing on The Bachelor.
The season was pulled just days before its planned March 22, 2026, premiere after a 2023 video involving a domestic incident with her former boyfriend surfaced online.
As of August 2026, the filmed season has not yet aired, and discussions about its potential release remain ongoing.
Taylor Frankie Paul Age / Birthday
Taylor Frankie Paul is 32 years old as of 2026, born on May 23, 1994.
Ethnicity and Nationality
Taylor Frankie Paul is American. She was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).
Taylor Frankie Paul Early Life
Taylor was born on May 23, 1994, in Pueblo, Colorado. She was raised in the LDS Church by her mother, Liann May, and her stepfather, Jeremy May.
She has two siblings: a brother named Hunter and a sister named Aspen. Paul has publicly shared that her biological father was absent from her life and has since passed away.
Taylor moved to Utah with her family at the age of 16. Her upbringing in a faith-centered household shaped much of her worldview, though her adult choices have consistently challenged traditional expectations within that community.
She graduated from high school in Utah. No verified post-secondary education has been publicly documented.
Taylor Frankie Paul Height and Weight
Taylor Frankie Paul stands approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall (1.68 meters). Her weight has not been publicly confirmed.
Taylor Frankie Paul Career
TikTok and the Rise of MomTok
Taylor created her TikTok account (@taylorfrankiepaul) in January 2019. Her early videos featured dance routines, lip-sync clips, and moments from her life as a young mother in Utah. The content resonated with a wide audience, and she began building a loyal following quickly.
She became a central figure in what would be known as #MomTok, an informal group of Mormon mothers on TikTok who collaborated on dance videos and lifestyle content.
Taylor described the origins of the group in an interview with TODAY: “It all started with me making fun videos. I invited girls over to do it with me. Then it grew into a bigger and bigger group.”
The group turned content creation into a business. By 2022, Taylor had amassed millions of followers and was one of the most recognized names in the mom-influencer space.
The Swinging Scandal and Divorce
In May 2022, Taylor’s life changed overnight. She went live on TikTok and disclosed that she and Tate Paul had been participating in a “soft-swinging” arrangement with other couples in their social circle.
She later admitted to crossing the agreed-upon boundaries of that arrangement. Tate filed for divorce shortly after, and the fallout reshaped her public image entirely.
The revelation exposed the private lives of the broader MomTok group and created significant friction within the community. Taylor found herself largely ostracized by friends and collaborators.
Despite the personal fallout, the story attracted national media attention and laid the groundwork for a major television project.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (2024 to Present)
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered on Hulu on September 6, 2024. The series follows Taylor and her MomTok peers, including Jennifer Affleck, Whitney Leavitt, Mayci Neeley, Jessi Draper, Layla Taylor, Demi Engemann, and Mikayla Matthews, as they navigate their personal and professional lives in the aftermath of the swinging scandal.
Taylor was quickly identified as the breakout star of the first season. Reviewers noted her raw, unfiltered presence on screen. The show documented her relationship with Dakota Mortensen, the man she had developed feelings for during the swinging scandal, and their journey through a miscarriage, the birth of their son Ever True in March 2024, and the eventual end of their relationship.
Season 2 premiered on May 15, 2025, followed by Season 3 on November 13, 2025, and Season 4 on March 12, 2026. Taylor served as an executive producer beginning with Season 4. The show earned an Emmy nomination for outstanding unstructured reality program.
Season 5 went into production but was temporarily paused in March 2026 following new domestic violence allegations between Taylor and Mortensen.
Taylor is expected to appear in a limited capacity in the fifth season, according to reporting by TMZ and People in July 2026.
The Bachelorette Season 22 (2025 to 2026)
In September 2025, Taylor was announced as the lead of Season 22 of ABC’s The Bachelorette on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast. The announcement marked the first time in franchise history that a lead had been selected without previously appearing on The Bachelor.
Filming took place from October 26 through December 19, 2025, with a planned premiere date of March 22, 2026. Three days before the premiere, on March 19, a video from a 2023 incident between Taylor and Dakota Mortensen surfaced online.
Disney Entertainment Television responded by pulling the season from the schedule, stating it would not move forward “at this time.”
As of August 2026, the filmed Bachelorette season has not aired. Taylor has publicly supported fan efforts to have the season released, and reports from June 2026 indicated discussions were underway about a possible summer or Hulu premiere.
Other Media Appearances
Taylor has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Good Morning America, and Entertainment Tonight. She attended the 58th Annual CMA Awards in November 2024 and appeared at the Oscars in March 2026, just days before her Bachelorette season was canceled. She also appeared in a 2025 episode of The Kardashians.
Taylor Frankie Paul Net Worth
Taylor Frankie Paul’s estimated net worth is approximately $3 million as of 2026.
Social Media and Brand Deals
Taylor’s primary income source is her social media presence. She has over 6 million followers on TikTok and 2.5 million on Instagram.
Sponsored content on platforms of this size generates substantial income. She has worked with brands including Shein on sponsored day-in-the-life posts and collaborations.
Reality Television
Taylor earns income through her role on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. While Hulu has not disclosed cast salaries, reality television pay at this production level typically reaches six figures.
She also became an executive producer beginning with Season 4, which adds a separate income stream.
The Bachelorette
Reports have indicated that Bachelorette leads typically earn around $100,000 for the season. Whether Taylor received this fee for a season that was never aired has not been confirmed publicly.
Taylor Frankie Paul Kids and Family
Taylor is a mother of three children. Her daughter Indy was born on August 31, 2017, and her son Ocean was born in 2020.
Both were born during her marriage to Tate Paul. Her third child, a son named Ever True, was born in March 2024 with former partner Dakota Mortensen.
She co-parents all three children. Her ex-husband Tate has requested that the children not be prominently featured on the show, which is why their faces are often blurred or they are not shown directly in The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Taylor’s family, including her mother and siblings, has remained a source of support through her public challenges.
She has been open about beginning therapy in 2024 as she worked through the personal and professional turbulence of the past several years.
Taylor Frankie Paul Ex-Husband and Relationship History
Taylor married Tate Paul in 2016. The couple had two children together before Tate filed for divorce following Taylor’s public disclosure about their swinging arrangement in May 2022. Their divorce was finalized later that year.
Following her divorce, Taylor began dating Dakota Mortensen, a real estate agent, by August 2022. Their relationship was well-documented on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives across multiple seasons. The couple went through a miscarriage, welcomed son Ever True in March 2024, and eventually separated in early 2025.
Their split was complicated by ongoing legal and domestic disputes. In February 2023, Taylor was arrested on misdemeanor charges including assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, following an altercation with Mortensen.
In August 2023, she pleaded guilty in abeyance to aggravated assault. A video from that incident later surfaced publicly in March 2026, triggering the cancellation of her Bachelorette season.
Taylor was subsequently cleared of charges tied to a 2026 domestic violence investigation and was granted a permanent protective order against Mortensen. As of August 2026, she remains single and focused on co-parenting.
Taylor Frankie Paul Social Media
Taylor is one of the most-followed Mormon influencers in the United States. Her social media presence spans multiple platforms:
- TikTok (@taylorfrankiepaul): over 6.1 million followers
- Instagram (@taylorfrankiepaul): approximately 2.5 million followers
Her content across both platforms centers on parenting, lifestyle, personal updates, and candid reflections on her life experiences.
Conclusion
Taylor Frankie Paul built one of the largest mom-influencer audiences in the country through authenticity and a willingness to share the most unfiltered parts of her life.
From founding the MomTok community on TikTok to becoming the breakout star of a Hulu series that redefined reality television for Mormon audiences, she turned personal controversy into a cultural conversation.
Her story, marked by divorce, legal challenges, a canceled network debut, and ongoing public scrutiny, reflects the complicated reality of life lived entirely in the open.
As of 2026, she continues navigating that spotlight while advocating for her Bachelorette season to air and returning to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives for its fifth season.