Taylor Frankie Paul is a Utah-based TikTok “MomTok” influencer who rose to fame through viral motherhood and lifestyle content. She first made headlines in 2022 after opening up about her involvement in a “soft swinging” scandal among Mormon influencers, and later became a breakout personality on Hulu’s The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.
Since then, her life has remained in the spotlight, though not without complications. Taylor was originally set to lead The Bachelorette Season 22, a historic move as the first lead who had not previously appeared in the franchise, and she announced the news during a September 10, 2025, appearance on Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast. However, plans for her season were ultimately scrapped amid ongoing personal and legal challenges.
Learn more about Taylor and her story below.
Taylor Rose to Fame Through “MomTok” Videos
Taylor became one of the most recognizable faces on TikTok’s “MomTok” community, where Utah-based Mormon moms shared lifestyle, parenting, and family-centered videos. Her fun, lighthearted content about motherhood quickly went viral, but she later drew even more attention when she revealed she and other members of the group were involved in “soft swinging,” a scandal that made national headlines.
She Has Three Kids
Outside of her influencer career and reality TV spotlight, Taylor is a mom of three. She shares two children with her ex-husband and welcomed her youngest child in 2023 with Dakota Mortensen.
She mentioned her cousins while talking with host Alex on the podcast, saying, “How do I make this work? I’m a co-parent I have two baby daddies not one, so I’m dealing with two different people, my children, my home base is here.”
Taylor Was Married for Nearly Five Years
Taylor married her ex-husband, Tate Paul, in 2016, and the pair shared nearly five years together before their relationship unraveled in 2021. Their split came on the heels of the swinging scandal, which Taylor has admitted put a spotlight on her marriage.
“It changed everything between us,” she revealed. “Once it was out there, there was no going back.”
She Was Arrested in 2023 Following a Domestic Incident
In February 2023, Taylor was arrested after a domestic incident involving her now ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. She later addressed the situation publicly, saying she regretted how things escalated.
“It was the lowest point of my life,” she told Daily Mail. Some charges were dropped, but the incident added to the media frenzy that already surrounded her.
The case resurfaced in 2026 after TMZ published video footage from the 2023 incident, showing Taylor throwing chairs and physically confronting Dakota during the dispute.
She Said She Is Stepping Away From the Mormon Church
Taylor said she is stepping away from the Mormon Church after opening up about her evolving relationship with faith. “Born and raised Mormon (LDS) and I’ll always have love and respect towards it. I’ll even continue to go with my family at times, with that being said, it’s time to detach myself from it,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories posted on April 5, 2026.
She explained that the decision comes after a period of personal reflection, noting that she no longer feels fully aligned with certain expectations of the church and wants to explore her beliefs more independently. “…I believe we are loved whether we are praying in church … or… at home. I’ve also experienced grace and love from amazing people that aren’t sure what they believe if at all and that’s okay too…” she added.
While stepping back, Taylor emphasized that she still believes in God and plans to maintain aspects of her faith, even as she navigates this new chapter on her own terms.
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