- Celebrities. Who is Taylor Frankie Paul? From #MomTok fame to 'Bachelorette' fallout
- Celebrities. Who is Dakota Mortensen? Taylor Frankie Paul's ex who appears in the leaked assault video
Before becoming a reality TV personality, Taylor Frankie Paul first rose to prominence as a mon influencer on TikTok, where she shared glimpses of her family life in Draper, Utah. Her content quickly gained traction within the "MomTok" community, helping her build a large following.
Who is Tate Paul?
Taylor's ex-husband is Tate Paul. The two married in 2016, during the early stages of her social media rise. Less than a year later, they welcomed their first child, a daughter named Indy. In 2020, the couple expanded their family again with the birth of their son, Ocean.
During those early years, both Taylor and Tate frequently shared content about their life together, portraying a close-knit family dynamic that resonated with followers.
The split and the "soft-swinging" controversy
In 2022, Taylor and Tate's relationship came to an end in a highly public way. The influencer announced their separation during a viral TikTok Live, where she revealed that their marriage had involved "soft-swinging."
Taylor described the arrangement as an agreement that allowed both partners to explore intimacy with others-but without going "all the way." However, she later admitted that she crossed boundaries within that agreement, which contributed to the breakdown of their marriage.
The situation gained widespread attention online, turning their private life into a viral controversy and marking a turning point in Taylor's public image.
Life after divorce
Following their divorce, Tate Paul stepped away from the spotlight and has largely maintained a low profile. He occasionally shares music remixes on social media platforms like TikTok and SoundCloud, but avoids public commentary about his past relationship.
Reports and updates shared by Taylor indicate that Tate has since remarried. His current partner, Bailey Paul (née Roberts), works as an esthetician specializing in beauty services such as lash lifts and brows. The couple has also welcomed a child together, making Tate a father of three.
In September 2024, Taylor told Today that her ex-husband and her then boyfriend Mortensen got along.
"They're buddies, you know, and I'm buddies with [Tate's] partner," she explained. "I don't know if that makes anyone uncomfortable, but that's OK, because I think it's part of my story. It's authentic.
On Thursday TMZ posted leaked video of a February 2023 domestic violence incident involving Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota. She is seen hitting Mortensen and throwing kitchen bar stools at him. One stool appears to hit her daughter, who can be heard crying and screaming "Mommy!" Mortensen says in the cell phone video that the daughter was hit in the head with the stool. Paul was arrested.
Hours after the video first hit the web, ABC/Disney scrapped the completed season of The Bachelorette starting Paul.