One notable figure in the MomTok community, Taylor Frankie Paul, is now taking center stage. She is the star of the upcoming season 22 of ABC’s “The Bachelorette.” Fans are abuzz with excitement over the announcement! Businesswoman and entrepreneur, Paul takes on this new phase of her life, pursuing love all while managing her responsibilities as a mother of three.
During a recent interview on the popular podcast “Call Her Daddy,” Paul broke down her thinking for host Alex Cooper. She shared candid insight about her decision to join the historic dating franchise. She came forward with her concerns first about the logistics of being a parent and a contestant. With encouragement from her family and friends, she took a leap of faith and chose to pursue the opportunity.
For me, I’m like, is this even realistic for me to do as a single mom. Can I even make this realistic work, as much as I would love to do this. You know, what I was like, I can be, I’d love to. If I want to, I can. Access to markets You can farm the way you were dreaming to farm, if you’d like. It comes down to that, Paul stated.
Paul exploded on TikTok with her down-to-earth personality, infectious energy, and everyday relatable content. She has a recurring co-starring role in Hulu’s upcoming series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. The show perhaps more recently just received its first ever Emmy nomination for outstanding unstructured reality program, an indication of its influence and popularity. Paul’s evolution over the course of the series has been a thrilling ride. In that debut season, he grapples with the intricacies of his newly-formed bond with Dakota Mortensen.
Through her experience with motherhood, Paul’s understanding of relationships has certainly changed. After going through an enormous amount of heartbreak, including a miscarriage with Mortensen, she and Mortensen welcomed the arrival of their son, Ever True, in March 2024. Season two of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” depicted the aftermath of her breakup with Mortensen and the realities of co-parenting.
As she gets ready to take on the lead role in “The Bachelorette,” Paul admits that she is treading into new waters. “So I have not done the whole meeting new people out, like dating at the same time … I’ve never done that, so that will be new to me,” she shared. Her openness to traverse this unfamiliar territory speaks to her desire to pursue love while simultaneously honoring her familial duties.
Much like reality television’s most devoted fans await the launch of season 22 of The Bachelorette, this one could go on forever. The third season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” debuts November 13. And all ten episodes will be released at the same time!
