‘Twilight’ Star Taylor Lautner and Wife Tay Welcome Baby Girl; Know Newborn's Name
Twilight star Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay Lautner, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Lennon Taylor Lautner, born September 16, 2026. The couple announced the joyous news on Instagram, sharing a glimpse of 'Lenny' and delighting fans and fellow celebrities alike.
Hollywood is abuzz with heartwarming news as Twilight alum Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay Lautner (née Dome), have announced the arrival of their first child. The couple, who have frequently charmed fans with their unique shared first name, welcomed a baby girl named Lennon Taylor Lautner. The joyous announcement was made on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, sending waves of congratulations across social media. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Welcome Second Baby Girl, Bollywood Congratulates Couple!.
Taylor Lautner and Wife Tay Welcome First Child
The Lautners' journey to parenthood culminated on September 16, 2026, with the birth of their daughter. Taylor, 34, and Tay, 29, shared the delightful news with their followers through a joint Instagram post. Taylor Lautner was born on February 11, 1992, making him 34 in 2026. Tay Lautner was born on March 17, 1997, making her 29 in 2026. The couple married on November 11, 2022, at Epoch Estate Wines in California, a year to the day after their engagement. They first met in 2018 through Taylor's younger sister, Makena Moore.
Adorable Post and Name Reveal
The Instagram post featured a tender partial image of their newborn, swaddled in pink, accompanied by a cross-stitch bearing her name. "One week loving our sweet little Lenny Lennon Taylor Lautner 9.16.2026," read the heartfelt caption. The chosen name, Lennon Taylor Lautner, playfully continues the family's 'Taylor' tradition, with 'Taylor' as her middle name, honouring both parents.
‘Twilight’ Star Taylor Lautner is a Father Now!
Leading up to the birth, there was much speculation and playful anticipation among fans regarding the baby's name. Tay Lautner had even joked on the Call Her Daddy podcast that the internet might "cancel" them if they didn't incorporate "Taylor" into their child's name, given both parents share it. They had previously announced their pregnancy in March 2026 with a humorous post asking, "What's better than two Taylor Lautners?"
Many celebrities and fans quickly flooded the comments section with well wishes. Nikki Reed, who played Rosalie Hale alongside Taylor Lautner in The Twilight Saga, expressed her joy, writing, "Oh my goodness heart bursting. I love you guys. I can't wait to watch your journey as parents unfold…". Similarly, The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei commented, "YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO BE THE BEST PARENTS!!!! ." Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky Welcome Baby Girl via Surrogacy and Her Name Has a Special Meaning.
The couple is known for their podcast, The Squeeze, where they often discuss mental health and their personal lives. This new chapter as parents to baby Lennon marks an exciting addition to their public journey and a beautiful expansion of their unique family.
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