What Happened to Taylor Lautner?

Taylor Lautner's career began at a young age, showcasing his martial arts background in films like Robert Rodriguez's 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D' in 2005 and 'Cheaper by the Dozen 2' the same year. However, it was his transformative role as the werewolf Jacob Black in 'The Twilight Saga' film series (2008-2012) that catapulted him to international stardom and established him as a teen idol. His commitment to the role, including a significant physical transformation, was crucial in retaining his part in the sequels.

Following the immense success of 'Twilight,' Lautner attempted to transition into more diverse roles. He starred in the action film 'Abduction' (2011), which received largely negative reviews. He then ventured into comedy with 'Grown Ups 2' (2013), where he played a frat boy alongside Adam Sandler, and later appeared in 'The Ridiculous 6' (2015). Lautner also took on action roles in 'Tracers' (2015), where he performed many of his own parkour stunts, and the drama 'Run the Tide' (2016). On television, he had a recurring role in the BBC Three comedy series 'Cuckoo' from 2014 to 2018 and co-starred in Ryan Murphy's horror-comedy 'Scream Queens' in 2016.

After a period of less prominent roles, Lautner made a return to the screen in the Netflix sports comedy 'Home Team' (2022), starring alongside Kevin James. This marked a shift in his public presence. In his personal life, Lautner began dating nurse Taylor Dome in 2018, and they announced their engagement in November 2021. The couple married on November 11, 2022, with Taylor Dome taking his surname, resulting in both being named Taylor Lautner.

As of 2023, Lautner and his wife launched a mental health podcast called 'The Squeeze,' where they discuss wellness and interview celebrity guests. In July 2023, Lautner made a notable appearance in Taylor Swift's music video for 'I Can See You,' which garnered significant attention. A major development in his career was the announcement in February 2025 of a new metafictional TV series for Amazon MGM Studios, titled 'Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter.' In this series, he will play a fictionalized version of himself, navigating a double life as a Hollywood actor and a supernatural warrior, directly referencing his iconic 'Twilight' role. This project signifies a deliberate embrace and parody of his past fame. In March 2026, the couple shared the exciting news that they are expecting their first child. His 2005 film 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl' also saw a resurgence in popularity, becoming a global hit on Netflix in February 2026, two decades after its initial release. Lautner's estimated net worth is $40 million as of 2026.