What Happened to Taylor Frankie Paul?

Taylor Frankie Paul first gained significant public attention as a prominent figure within the 'MomTok' community on TikTok, where she shared aspects of her life as a Mormon mother. Her online presence exploded in May 2022 when she candidly revealed in a viral livestream that her marriage to Tate Paul was ending due to her involvement in a 'soft-swinging' arrangement with other couples in their social circle. Paul admitted to stepping outside the agreed-upon boundaries of this non-monogamous arrangement, leading to her divorce from Tate Paul, with whom she shares two children, Indy and Ocean.

In the aftermath of the scandal, Paul's personal life continued to be a subject of public scrutiny. She began a tumultuous, on-again-off-again relationship with Dakota Mortensen, which became a central storyline in her life. In November 2022, Paul revealed she experienced an ectopic pregnancy with Mortensen. Their relationship took a dramatic turn in February 2023 when Paul was arrested and subsequently charged with aggravated assault, domestic violence in the presence of a child, child abuse, and criminal mischief following a drunken argument with Mortensen. She pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in August 2023, with other charges dismissed, receiving a sentence of one day in jail (with credit for time served) and orders for substance abuse and domestic violence evaluations.

Despite the legal and personal challenges, Paul and Mortensen continued their relationship, welcoming their son, Ever True, in March 2024. However, their relationship officially ended in late 2024 or early 2025, with Paul confirming the split and focusing on healing and co-parenting in May 2025. She has been open about the difficulties of co-parenting with both her ex-husband Tate Paul and Dakota Mortensen.

Paul's public profile continued to rise with her starring role in Hulu's reality series 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,' which premiered in September 2024 and documented the fallout from the 'soft-swinging' scandal and her subsequent personal struggles. In July 2025, she was recognized on the TIME100 Creators List, solidifying her status as a significant influencer.

As of September 2025, Taylor Frankie Paul made headlines again with the announcement that she would be the unprecedented lead for 'The Bachelorette' Season 22, a significant departure from the show's traditional casting. Filming for her season began in late October 2025, and the premiere is scheduled for March 22, 2026. In March 2026, ahead of 'The Bachelorette' premiere, Paul addressed rumors stemming from 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' trailer about a potential new pregnancy, denying them and emphasizing her focus on finding a lifelong partner. She continues to balance her demanding reality TV career with motherhood and co-parenting her three children.