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Team Jacob, it is officially time to break out the celebration! Beloved Twilight star Taylor Lautner and his wife, registered nurse and podcaster Tay Lautner (née Dome), have officially entered parenthood.
The couple, famously known for sharing the exact same full name after tying the knot in 2022, took to social media on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, to announce the birth of their precious first child.
The pair welcomed a healthy baby girl on September 16, 2026, keeping the secret close to their hearts for a full week before sharing the joyful milestone with millions of devoted followers worldwide.
The proud new parents revealed their daughter’s birth in an adorable joint Instagram post that instantly captured hearts across the internet.
Alongside a sweet photo of their newborn wrapped in a delicate blush-pink blanket and wearing a matching bow headband, the couple revealed the name they chose for their little bundle of joy: Lennon Taylor Lautner.
In a sweet touch that honors both of her famous parents, the couple chose a middle name that perfectly ties into the family’s iconic naming legacy, giving baby Lennon a piece of both her mom and dad’s shared moniker.
‘One Week Loving Our Sweet Little Lenny’: Inside the Couple’s Sweet Baby Announcement
The happy news came through a touching joint photo upload that gave fans their first peek at the newest member of the Lautner household. In the caption accompanying the debut photo, Taylor and Tay expressed their profound gratitude and sheer delight over spending their first full seven days with their newborn daughter.
The couple opened up about the emotional transition into family life, writing directly to their supporters:
“One week loving our sweet little Lenny 🤍. Lennon Taylor Lautner 🎀 9.16.2026.”
The announcement was met with an immediate explosion of love and congratulations from fellow celebrity friends, former co-stars, and fans who have followed the couple’s whirlwind romance from the beginning.
Commenters flooded the post with heartfelt messages celebrating the birth of “mini Tay,” praising the couple’s choice of the nickname “Lenny” and swooning over the clever continuation of the family’s famous middle name tradition.
The birth comes exactly six months after the couple first announced they were expanding their family back in March 2026. At the time, the couple posted a breathtaking outdoor photo shoot set in a sunlit field of flowers.
Dressed in matching, crisp white outfits while tenderly holding up ultrasound scans for the camera, the couple teased their trademark humor about their identical names in the caption:
“What’s better than two Taylor Lautners? 🤍”
From Electronic Laptop Reveals to Emotional Tears: The Journey to Baby Girl Lautner
The journey toward welcoming baby Lennon was filled with heartfelt milestones that the couple generously shared with their online community throughout the spring and summer.
In June 2026, the couple uploaded a sweet gender-reveal video on Instagram with the caption, “Our little secret is now yours💗👶🏼💙” showing the exact moment they learned they were expecting a daughter.
Sitting side by side in front of a laptop to open their digital results together, the anticipation culminated when the word “GIRL” appeared across the display in bright pink letters.
The viral video captured pure, unfiltered emotion as Taylor and Tay screamed with excitement at the screen. Tay was overcome with joyful tears during the reveal, prompting the 34-year-old actor to pull his emotional wife into a tight embrace and plant a loving kiss on her forehead.
The touching moment highlighted the couple’s deep connection and shared eager anticipation for the arrival of their firstborn child.
The couple’s romance first drew public attention when they began dating in 2018, after Taylor’s younger sister, Makena Moore, introduced them.
After three years of dating, the actor popped the question in November 2021 in a lavish romantic proposal filled with red roses and candlelight.
They officially tied the knot a year later, in November 2022, during an intimate, elegant ceremony at a California winery, when Tay legally adopted her husband’s last name, creating the viral internet phenomenon of two married individuals sharing the exact same full legal name.
Throughout her pregnancy, Tay used her platform and co-hosting duties on their joint podcast, The Squeeze, to candidly discuss the mental and physical transitions of preparing for motherhood.
The couple frequently shared humorous clips testing Taylor’s pregnancy knowledge and showing him stepping up to support his wife through various cravings and nesting projects, solidifying their standing as one of Hollywood’s most relatable couples.
Stepping Into Fatherhood: A Brand New Chapter for the ‘Twilight’ Legend
For Taylor Lautner, who shot to global fame as a teenager playing the fiercely loyal werewolf Jacob Black in the blockbuster Twilight Saga, becoming a father marks the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.
In numerous interviews over recent years, the actor has spoken openly about his desire to build a strong, loving family away from the chaotic spotlight of Hollywood, crediting his tight-knit upbringing for shaping his views on parenthood.
In past media appearances discussing his life choices and personal relationships, Lautner often reflected on how stepping back from acting helped him prioritize what truly mattered in his personal life.
While looking back on meeting his future wife through his sister’s setup, the actor jokingly reflected on how every unpredictable twist in his career ultimately led him to the right place at the right time:
“And I met my fiancee out of it, so it all worked out.”
Now, with baby Lennon officially settled into their home, the new family of three is taking time to enjoy the quiet magic of the newborn phase.
Fans are eagerly anticipating further updates on podcast episodes of The Squeeze, where the couple is expected to share more details about the delivery and their first week adapting to life as a party of three.
One thing remains absolutely certain: with two Taylors raising little Lenny, this Hollywood household is officially filled with double the love.
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