Taylor Frankie Paul revealed that she is turning away from Mormonism amid Bachelorette Repercussions and investigations into alleged incidents of domestic violence with her ex-husband.
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives The star took to her Instagram Story on Easter Sunday to share that “it’s time to break away” from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
“I was born and raised Mormon (LDS) and will always have love and respect for her. I will continue to move forward.” [to church] Paul wrote: “Sometimes with my family, however, it is time for me to separate myself from them. I strongly believe in Christ, God, the Bible, and the Divine. I believe we are loved whether we pray [a] Church building or from the bathroom floor at home.
She continued, “I’ve also experienced grace and love from amazing people who aren’t sure what to believe if it’s true at all, and that’s okay too. Pointing out that there is more to learn. I’m writing this as a release.”
Aside from her Mormon upbringing, Paul’s religion also played a role in her rise to fame. She initially gained a social media following as a “MomTok” influencer who shared her life as a young mother within the Utah Mormon community. However, she gained more attention when she revealed a “soft” scandal among her friends and her marriage in 2022, as it went against the religion’s strict expectations, which eventually led to a starring role in the hit Hulu reality show. Secret life.
Paul was then announced as the next leader of ABC Bachelorette last year. But that took a turn days before the season’s premiere last month when the network decided to pull Paul’s season following reports of an alleged domestic violence incident involving the show’s lead and her ex-husband Dakota Mortensen, with whom she has a son.
TMZ It also released video of what led to Paul’s arrest in 2023 for another domestic violence incident involving Mortensen, which contributed to ABC’s decision. She pleaded guilty to aggravated assault at the time and the incident was detailed The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. (The fifth season of the reality show also stopped filming last month due to the controversy.)
Amid the fallout, NBC News also reported at the end of March that Paul was under investigation for a third alleged domestic violence incident involving Mortensen that occurred in 2024.
A spokeswoman for Paul previously said she was “very grateful for ABC’s support as she prioritizes the safety and security of her family” following the network’s decision.
