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Taylor Frankie Paul
Born (1994-05-23) May 23, 1994 (age 32)
Pueblo, Colorado, U.S.[1]
Spouse
Tate Paul
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(m. 2016; div. 2022)​
PartnerDakota Mortensen (2022–2026)
Children3
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Followers6.1 million
Last updated: March 25, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul (born May 23, 1994) is an American reality television personality and social media influencer. She is a cast-member of the Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and was scheduled to be the Bachelorette for season 22 of The Bachelorette before it was cancelled prior to being aired.

Life and career

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Taylor Frankie Paul was raised in Pueblo, Colorado, and moved to Utah with her mother and step-father at the age of 16. During this time, she attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[1]

In 2016, Frankie Paul married Tate Paul and they had two children, but Tate Paul divorced her in early 2022 after Frankie Paul broke the rules of their "soft-swinging" relationship and fell for one of Tate's friends whom they were swinging with.[2] Following the divorce Taylor experienced an episode of depression, which caused her to lose weight.[3] Around this time, she went viral for openly revealing that she and her ex-husband had been "soft-swinging" with other couples. According to writers from various news agencies, the swingers were Mormon couples,[4][5][6][7] referring to members of the LDS Church.[citation needed] By August 2022, Paul started dating Dakota Mortensen, with whom she later had a third child (a son) in 2024.[8][9][10] In August 2023, Paul pleaded guilty to aggravated assault following an incident with Mortensen.[11] She started seeing a therapist in 2024.[12]

In 2024, Hulu launched the reality television series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives co-starring Paul and touching on "soft swinging" and her arrest.[13] Following its debut, she was coined a "breakout star" and "the MVP" of season 1 with Hansika Khokhar of Collider writing: "Taylor’s presence was undeniable. She gave what needed to be given. She was raw, she was unpredictable, and she gave zero filtered responses. She managed to turn what could’ve been a short-lived TikTok infamy into long-form storytelling gold... And fans noticed. Reddit threads, TikTok recaps, Instagram lives dissecting every frame—Taylor was the center of it all. Whether you loved her, hated her, or fluctuated between the two within the same episode, she ended up winning Season 1."[14] In June 2025, Paul was listed on TIME Magazine's Top 100 Creators of 2025.[15]

In March 2026, Paul was scheduled to be the Bachelorette for its 22nd season and had completed filming. The season was cancelled by ABC following reporting by TMZ that released footage of Paul throwing chairs at Mortenson —accidentally hitting her daughter with one —during the domestic violence incident in 2023.[16][17][18] It was revealed that Paul had been investigated by law enforcement at least three times for domestic violence allegations in 2023 and 2024.[19] Reportedly, the most recent domestic violence incident occurred in February 2026, resulting in a new police investigation being conducted against her. They ultimately declined to press charges; additionally, Dakota sought and was granted temporary sole custody of their son by a judge.[20][21][22][23][24] However, in early April 2026, the judge modified his order and granted Paul up to eight hours of supervised visits with her son per week with a follow up hearing set to occur on April 30.[25] As a result of the ongoing controversy, filming for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives was paused for a month before restarting without Taylor or Dakota.[26][27] Paul announced that she had chosen to leave the LDS Church around the same time.[28] On April 30, 2026, Paul and Mortenson were ordered to stay 100 feet away from each other for the next three years; it was revealed that 11 fights between the pair were under review; In an unrelated revelation, it was disclosed that Paul had experienced several miscarriages which she believed influenced her behavior toward Mortenson.[29][30][31]

On June 1, 2026, the mandatory supervision order against Paul was officially lifted.[32] On July 9, 2026, she was announced that she was returning to The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives in a limited capacity.[33] On July 15, 2026, she reached out to Utah's Department of Children and Family Services, who was seeking court protection of her kids.[34] On August 7, 2026, it was revealed that Frankie Paul's criminal probation was reduced from a felony to a Class A misdemeanor by a judge.[35] On August 14, 2026, she was granted a continued stalking injunction against Cru Eaton, a friend of Mortenson.[36] In September 2026, it was reported that Frankie Paul had allegedly failed drug tests and had her parenting time reduced to 8 hours as a result.[37] Later that month, Frankie Paul announced that she had permanently left The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives after briefly returning.[38][39]

References

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  1. 1 2 Hillstrom, Zach (March 19, 2026). "Pueblo native Taylor Frankie Paul has 'Bachelorette' season canceled". Pueblo Chieftain. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul Exposes New Details About MomTok Sex Scandal
  3. ↑ Soft swinging’ Mormon reveals depression battle: I’m ‘almost down to 90 pounds
  4. ↑ Roy, Jessica (September 6, 2024). "'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Are About to Go Public". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ Waxman, Olivia B. (September 6, 2024). "The Story Behind 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives'". Time. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ Alexander, Bryan (September 10, 2025). "The new 'Bachelorette' is a shocker: Which 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' star is it?". USA Today.
  7. ↑ "'Bachelorette' star Taylor Frankie Paul and what 'soft-swinging' means". Europe Says. September 23, 2025. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  8. ↑ Soft swinging’ Mormon TikToker introduces new lover after divorce
  9. ↑ "Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen's Relationship History Explained". TODAY.com. March 20, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  10. ↑ Comiter, Jordana (September 10, 2025). "Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul? All About the Next Bachelorette (Who Rose to Fame on Another Reality TV Show!)". People. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  11. ↑ Caruso, Catherine (March 19, 2026). "Who Is Taylor Frankie Paul? Why Her Appearance on The Bachelorette Is Now in Jeopardy". Biography.com. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul Reveals Which Person Had the Biggest Impact on Her in 2024 — and It's Not Who You'd Think (Exclusive)
  13. ↑ Gularte, Alejandra (September 6, 2024). "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Exposed". Vulture. Archived from the original on September 10, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  14. ↑ Will Taylor Frankie Paul Lose Her MVP Status on ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Season 2?
  15. ↑ TIME100 Creators 2025
  16. ↑ ABC Pulls ‘The Bachelorette’ After Taylor Frankie Paul Drama
  17. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul Throws ABC Into Another ‘Bachelor’-Shaped Reality Mess
  18. ↑ Sloan, Kaycee (March 19, 2026). "Who is Taylor Frankie Paul? Facts to know about the ex-'Bachelorette'". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  19. ↑ Hailu, Selome. "'Bachelorette' Star Taylor Frankie Paul Accused of Third Domestic Violence Incident by Ex Dakota Mortensen". No. 25 March 2026. Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
  20. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul Faces Potential Probation Violation Charges As Salt Lake DA Probes “Most Recent Allegations”; Third Domestic Violence Incident Emerges For ‘Bachelorette’ Star
  21. ↑ No Charges For Taylor Frankie Paul; DA Clears ‘Bachelorette’ Star Of Domestic Violence Claims
  22. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul Won’t Face Charges Over Alleged Domestic Violence Incidents with Ex Dakota Mortensen
  23. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Mortensen Files for Restraining Order amid Domestic Assault Investigation
  24. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul's Ex Dakota Mortensen Granted Temporary Custody of Son Ever, 2, amid Ongoing Domestic Assault Investigation (Exclusive)
  25. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul files protective order, granted supervised parenting time
  26. ↑ Mormon Wives Halts Filming After Taylor Frankie Paul Involved in Recent Alleged Domestic Violence Incident (Exclusive Sources)
  27. ↑ The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ To Resume Production Following Taylor Frankie Paul Drama
  28. ↑ Taylor Frankie Paul Leaving Mormon Church, Reveals Panic Attacks Amid Dakota Mortensen and ‘Bachelorette’ Scandal: ‘The Last 40 Days Felt Like Hell on Earth’
  29. ↑ Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart
  30. ↑ TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL, DAKOTA MORTENSEN DISPLAYED ‘VIOLENCE BOTH WAYS’ IN ‘VERY TOXIC’ RELATIONSHIP: JUDGE
  31. ↑ Inside the Utah courtroom where Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen faced off
  32. ↑ Weller, Sophie (June 1, 2026). "Court Removes Supervised Visitation Mandate for Taylor Frankie Paul in Ongoing Custody Case". Parade. Archived from the original on June 3, 2026. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  33. ↑ Staff, T. M. Z. (July 9, 2026). "Taylor Frankie Paul Returns to 'Mormon Wives' After Production Pause". TMZ. Retrieved July 13, 2026.
  34. ↑ Staff, T. M. Z. (July 15, 2026). "Taylor Frankie Paul: Department of Children and Family Services Files Petition Slamming Her". TMZ. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
  35. ↑ Chinman, Luke; Mitchell, Sean (August 7, 2026). "Judge Reveals Outcome in Taylor Frankie Paul's 2023 Domestic Violence Case with Dakota Mortensen, 4 Months After Video Leaks". People. Retrieved August 7, 2026.
  36. ↑ Harp, Justin; Vasquez, Whitney (August 14, 2026). "Taylor Frankie Paul Granted Continued Stalking Injunction Against Dakota Mortensen's Friend Cru Eaton". Us Weekly. Retrieved August 19, 2026.
  37. ↑ Staff, T. M. Z. (September 16, 2026). "Taylor Frankie Paul Allegedly Failed Multiple Drug Tests, Parenting Time Cut". TMZ. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
  38. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (September 15, 2026). "'Mormon Wives' Star Mikayla Matthews Says Taylor Frankie Paul's Return Is "Only Reason" She's Leaving Hulu Reality Series". Deadline. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
  39. ↑ White, Peter (September 21, 2026). "Taylor Frankie Paul Quits 'The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives'". Deadline. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
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