Taylor Frankie Paul

Taylor Frankie Paul, a star from the reality series *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives*, recently made headlines with her candid comments about her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. In a TikTok video, Taylor shared her thoughts after a fan jokingly suggested that Dakota might have a whole other family. “I won’t be shocked at this point,” she replied, adding, “I don’t know him at all, ha.” This remark has sparked curiosity among fans, especially considering Dakota’s history of internet speculation regarding his personal life. Just a few months prior, he addressed rumors about expecting another child with an unidentified woman, firmly denying the claims. “No babies on the way,” Dakota stated in a TikTok video, clarifying, “I am not having a kid with anybody. I haven’t slept with anyone since I have dated Taylor until now.” His comments aimed to dispel the swirling rumors, which he described as “crazy.” The relationship between Taylor and Dakota has been a focal point since the debut of *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* on Hulu in September 2024. The couple’s romance began before the show’s premiere, marking Dakota as Taylor’s first public relationship following her divorce from her husband, Tate Paul. The dynamics of their relationship became increasingly complex as they navigated co-parenting their son, Ever, who is now 13 months old. In light of the recent drama, Taylor humorously acknowledged her situation as Dakota’s “baby mama,” expressing her reluctance to share that title. “I’m trying to hide the fact I’m one of his baby mamas,” she quipped in a follow-up post. Dakota has also opened up about the challenges of their relationship, particularly how filming a reality show impacted their dynamic. In an episode of *The Viall Files*, he shared, “I know a lot of people from a viewer point of view don’t understand that having everything aired out to the world is a lot different than just going to a person you care about or your family and telling them something.” He expressed the difficulty of having personal matters publicly scrutinized, adding, “That was really hard to grasp.” As their relationship evolved, the couple faced significant challenges. Taylor noted that their journey towards co-parenting has been different from her experience with her first husband, Tate. “We’ve obviously come a long way to navigate [co-parenting],” she explained in a recent interview. “It’s different from my first husband because there’s obviously a friendship there. We adjusted. Whereas with Dakota, everything’s fresh. It’s something that we necessarily didn’t want to do but needed to separate.” The reality TV landscape can be unforgiving, as many couples have discovered. For some, the experience has strengthened their bonds, while for others, it has led to heartbreak. As *The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives* continues to unfold, viewers are left wondering how Taylor and Dakota’s story will develop and what other surprises may come to light. In the world of reality television, where personal lives are often laid bare for public consumption, Taylor and Dakota’s saga serves as a reminder of the complexities of love, family, and the challenges of navigating relationships under the watchful eye of the camera. As fans continue to follow their journey, one thing is clear: the drama is far from over.