Some love stories start with fate. Others start with a 2009 paperback and a questionable allegiance to Team Edward.
Taylor Lautner's wife, Tay Lautner, continues to prove that she might have manifested her soulmate out of the pages of a book and off the cinema screen. Recently, she posted a throwback photo of herself reading 'New Moon' with the caption, 'Just some light bedtime reading in 2009'.
Enter: her husband, former werewolf heartthrob. 'And you really finished reading this exact book and said yeah I'm still team sparkle?' he commented.
And just like that, the Twilight debate is alive, well, and somehow married.
From Team Edward to Mrs. Lautner
For those who thrived through the Tumblr trenches of 2008 to 2012, the rules were simple: you watch the Twilight saga, and pick a side. Team Edward Cullen or Team Jacob Black. Sparkle or shirtless. Vampire danger or werewolf danger. Danger, nonetheless.
Tay Lautner, formerly Taylor Dome, clearly had her answer back then, as it is a well-known fact that she grew up rooting for Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson). But as it turns out, life had other plans. Because years later, she was essentially mandated by law to switch her allegiance. Well, that's what happens when you end up marrying Jacob Black.
If that is not the most unexpected plot twist Stephenie Meyer never wrote, what is?
Better Than the Movies: A Real-Life Rom-Com Setup
The couple's story is almost suspiciously on-brand for a romantic comedy.
They were introduced in 2017 by Lautner's younger sister, Makena Moore, who reportedly told him, 'I found your future wife. You need to meet this girl'. A game night was arranged, and sparks were immediate. By 2018, their relationship was hard-launched.
Fast forward to 2022, and Taylor Lautner married Taylor Dome. Now, they both go by the name, Taylor Lautner. Yes, there are two of them.
Team Jacob Wins... Eventually
While the comment itself was clearly playful, fans were quick to back him up and point out the full-circle moment.
A teenage girl reading New Moon, rooting for Edward Cullen, only to grow up and marry his onscreen rival? That is cinematic, to say the least.
Whether you'd call it a plot twist, destiny, or soulmate imprinting, the scoreboard has finally shifted in Jacob Black's favour.
The Baby Lautner Era
The couple's story has only gotten sweeter since. Earlier this year, the Lautners revealed they are expecting a baby girl, sharing an adorably chaotic gender reveal that involved multiple security prompts, fake-outs, and one very dramatic final click.
When the result finally appeared, the actor celebrated with a scream, while his mental health advocate wife was brought to happy tears. The endearing gender reveal turned into a milestone that marked his transition from teen heartthrob to full-fledged girl dad.
From 'What's better than one Taylor Lautner?' jokes to this next chapter as a father, their relationship continues to feel refreshingly self-aware and unserious in the best way. Moreover, there might be a new question to answer once their baby girl is born: What's better than two Taylor Lautners?
The Manifestation Method of Tay
Back in the day of skinny jeans and vampire renaissance, the Twilight fandom treated Team Edward vs. Team Jacob like a personality trait. The era was so iconic that fans likely still have a shirt dedicated to the fandom tucked away in the back of a closet.
Now, over a decade later, the fiery debate has softened into nostalgia (and, apparently, marriage content).
Because if there is one takeaway from this entire saga, it is this: teenage preferences may not define your future, but they will absolutely come back to haunt you, especially if you marry the competition.
Despite the betrayal of the vampires, Tay Lautner is certainly one of the most successful fan girls, so far. She may have been on Team Edward once, but it looks like her heart was always reserved for the wolf.
