Taylor Lautner and His Wife Tay Share a Laugh About Their Matching Names: ‘We Are One and the Same’
Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner on June 2, 2024.
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Coincidence of Names: A Love Story
Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay Lautner, spoke about the interesting coincidence that brought them to share the same name after their marriage in November 2022. The couple met through Lautner’s sister, Makena, in late 2017, and began dating shortly thereafter.
“It was the worst time to jump into a new relationship. My sister had other plans,” Taylor, 33, remarked during an interview discussing their relationship.
The actor reflected on their journey, stating, "It’s hilarious in a lot of ways, but sharing a name just adds to my feeling like she’s literally my other half and we are one and the same." He emphasized that while they have their independence, their shared name symbolizes a special bond. Tay added, "We giggle about it all the time."
Recalling their initial meeting in December 2017, Tay described her apprehensions as she had just concluded another relationship and was preparing to start nursing school. Taylor further acknowledged the unusual timing, saying, "It was the worst time to jump into a new relationship."
Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner on May 17, 2023.
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Their relationship quickly advanced; they shared their first kiss on New Year’s Eve 2017. "I just kept waiting for the catch, for something to go wrong because it was too good to be true," Tay reflected. When Taylor asked her if they wanted to be exclusive, she reciprocated with the same question.
Despite the trend where many brides opt not to adopt their husbands’ last names, Tay expressed her desire to take Taylor’s last name. “We were just like, ‘This is going to be a little confusing.’ But it was something that I wanted,” she said. Taylor humorously affirmed, "You’re not my wife. I’m your husband."
Looking ahead, Taylor Lautner has two projects in development: a romantic comedy titled The Token Groomsman and a television series called Taylor Lautner: Werewolf Hunter, which references his famous character from the Twilight franchise. His last film appearance was in the 2022 movie Home Team.
