Full Breakdown
Taylor and Tay Lautner Announce Baby Girl in Emotional Instagram Reel
6/8/2026, 1:58:57 PM
Sex Reveal Event
On June 7, 2024, the couple posted an Instagram Reel in which a pregnancy-app prompt confirmed their first child’s sex as a girl. The video shows Taylor and Tay Lautner sitting side-by-side, clicking through three steps, then simultaneously shouting “Girl!” while Tay covers her mouth and begins to cry.
Background, Context, and Timeline
Taylor Lautner, 34, actor, and Tay Lautner (Taylor Dome), 29, podcaster, announced their relationship publicly in 2018 and married in November 2022. On March 26, 2024, they revealed via Instagram that they were expecting their first child, posting a sonogram. Tay later spoke about body-image concerns on the May 13 episode of her podcast “The Squeeze.” The June 7 sex-reveal continues this series of public updates.
Key Figures & Statistics
- Taylor Lautner: age 34, actor known for the Twilight franchise and Grown Ups 2.
- Tay Lautner (Taylor Dome): age 29, podcast host.
- First child together: expected 2024.
- Pregnancy announcement: March 26, 2024.
- Sex-reveal video posted: June 7, 2024.
Why It Matters
The couple’s public pregnancy updates illustrate the use of social media to document personal milestones. Their comments also reveal personal aspirations—Taylor’s wish to be a “girl dad”—and the emotional challenges of pregnancy, highlighted by Tay’s candid discussion of body-image comparison.
Official Statements & Responses
The Reel’s caption announced that their secret was now shared with the public, signaling a joint announcement. Taylor later wrote on Instagram Stories that becoming a girl dad had long been his personal dream and that learning the sex brought profound relief. In her May 13 podcast, Tay said she does not feel great about her body and often compares herself to other pregnant women who appear very slender.
Criticism & Opposition
No public criticism or opposing commentary was identified in the available sources.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All three sources consistently report the baby’s sex as female, the June 7 reveal date, and the preceding pregnancy announcement. No contradictory information or notable gaps were detected.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Our little secret is now yours.” — Taylor Lautner & Tay Lautner, Instagram caption
- “My dream has always been to become a girl dad.” — Taylor Lautner, Instagram Stories
- “I'm already not feeling great about myself, but then the comparison aspect of it.” — Tay Lautner, “The Squeeze” podcast (May 13)
- “I've never really struggled with comparison, but I've definitely found myself comparing my pregnant body to other pregnant women, especially the women that are weeks away from giving birth and are still all skinny and fit,” — Tay Lautner, “The Squeeze” podcast (May 13)
What’s Next
The couple indicated they will welcome the baby girl and plan to share further updates through their social-media channels.
