Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay Lautner, welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Lennon Taylor Lautner, on September 16, sharing the news on social media Wednesday. The couple posted a photo of their newborn with the caption celebrating one week of loving their daughter alongside her birthdate.
From Twilight to The Squeeze Podcast
Taylor Lautner gained global recognition playing werewolf Jacob Black in “The Twilight Saga,” a five-film franchise that grossed more than $3 billion worldwide. His wife, Tay Lautner, is a registered nurse and podcast host. They met through Tay’s sister, Makena Moore, who introduced them in 2018. Following a November 2021 engagement, the couple married in California on November 11, 2022.
A Triple-Taylor Family Dynamic
The couple originally announced the pregnancy in March through an Instagram post featuring the actor kissing his wife’s baby bump while she held ultrasound scans. Referencing the shared name, the pregnancy announcement asked followers what could be better than two Taylor Lautners. Following the birth announcement, internet commenters quickly dubbed the trio the “Taylor dynasty.” Fellow “Twilight” cast members, including Jackson Rathbone, Mackenzie Foy, and Nikki Reed, shared congratulatory messages welcoming baby Lenny. Makena Moore also celebrated the birth, commenting on social media to welcome her new niece.
Shared History With Taylor Swift
The family name connection drew playful attention from fans given the actor’s history with singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, whom he dated briefly in 2009.
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