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Taylor Lautner and Wife Expecting First Child

Published 27 March 2026

Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay Lautner, announced on March 26, 2026, that they are expecting their first child together. The couple shared the news through a joint post on Instagram, featuring a series of photographs that captured their joy in a sunlit outdoor setting.

The images showed the pair holding a sonogram, with Lautner gently kissing his wife's stomach and the two embracing while smiling broadly amid a grassy landscape. Tay wore a sleeveless white dress, while Lautner coordinated in a white shirt, black trousers, and white sneakers. Their caption, "What's better than two Taylor Lautners?" playfully nodded to their shared first name, as Tay, formerly Taylor Dome, adopted her husband's surname upon their marriage.

The announcement drew immediate congratulations from friends, former co-stars, and public figures. Nikki Reed, who starred alongside Lautner in the Twilight films, commented, "Oh my goodness heart bursting. I love you guys. I can't wait to watch your journey as parents unfold." Kellan Lutz, another Twilight alum, added, "Congrats brother! It's the best!" Mackenzie Foy, also from the franchise, simply wrote, "Congratulations." Podcast host Alex Cooper...

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