American actor Taylor Lautner, who gained worldwide fame for his role as Jacob Black in the "Twilight" film saga, has become a father for the first time. His wife Taylor Dooms gave birth to a daughter, as the couple announced in a joint Instagram post published on September 23, 2026. The news was confirmed by several Ukrainian and Russian media outlets, including WAVE (RBC-Ukraine), LISA and 24TV.
Birth and Name: Why the Family Now Has "Three Taylors"
The girl was born on September 16, 2026, but the parents decided to share the joyful event with the public only a week later. The newborn was named Lennon Taylor Lautner, and at home the baby is affectionately called Lenny. The choice of the middle name is no coincidence: after the wedding, both spouses share the same first and last name — Taylor Lautner — and thus the girl embodies the "legacy" of both parents. As the outlet 24TV notes, the actor's family now effectively has "three Taylors." Shortly before the birth, Lautner's wife had mentioned that the couple had considered several name options, including Taylor. In the end, the parents kept it as the middle name, paying tribute to both of them.
First Photo and Details of the Post
Along with the birth announcement, the couple published the first photo of the newborn. In the picture, the girl is lying in a pink bodysuit on a blanket of the same shade, while the parents did not fully show the baby's face, preserving her privacy. In the caption, Taylor and Taylor wrote that they had been enjoying getting to know their little Lenny for a whole week. The tone of the message was restrained and lyrical, without excessive publicity, which is characteristic of a couple that throughout the pregnancy tried to minimize press attention to their personal moments.
Timeline: From Pregnancy to Birth
The couple announced the pregnancy in March 2026: Taylor Lautner then posted photos with his pregnant wife and ultrasound images on social media. In June, the spouses revealed that they were expecting a girl. The actor did not hide his joy and admitted in one of his interviews that he had always dreamed of becoming the father of a daughter. About six months passed from the pregnancy announcement to the birth of the child, which corresponds to standard timelines, considering that the "expecting" news was shared at around 12–16 weeks of pregnancy.
The Couple's Story: From Dating to Their First Child
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Dooms began dating in 2018. In November 2021, the actor proposed to his beloved, and exactly a year later — in November 2022 — the couple got married in California. Lennon became their first child together. Over eight years of dating and four years of marriage, Lautner and Dooms have built a fairly private family life, preferring not to display the details of their everyday life. The post about the birth of their daughter became, perhaps, the most significant family event the couple decided to share with their fans.
Context: Lautner After "Twilight"
The role of Jacob Black in the "Twilight" franchise (2008–2012) made Taylor Lautner one of the most recognizable young stars of Hollywood. After the saga ended, the actor changed his image, switched stylists and hairdressers, and also reevaluated his choice of projects, preferring less high-profile but more auteur works. Transitioning to the status of a father became a new stage for the 34-year-old Lautner in both his personal and public life. Fans in the comments under the couple's Instagram post expressed their congratulations, and the hashtag with the baby's name made it into the trends of several social networks on the very first day.
