Taylor Lautner and his wife, Tay (Taylor Dome) Lautner, have announced they are expecting their first child. The couple shared maternity photos on Instagram on Thursday, March 26, giving fans a first look and prompting joyful reactions from Twilight costars.

What happened

On March 26, Taylor Lautner posted maternity photos that included a shot of him kissing Tay’s baby bump while she held up a sonogram. His Instagram caption read, “What’s better than two Taylor Lautners?🤍.” The post confirmed the couple is expecting their first child together.

Who are the parents

Taylor Lautner, best known for playing Jacob Black in the Twilight franchise, married registered nurse Taylor Dome in 2022 after an engagement in November 2021. The pair met years earlier, dated for three years before the proposal and exchanged vows at Epoch Estate Winery.

Why it matters now

The announcement comes as the couple continues to build a public life centered on mental health and family. Less than a year after their wedding they launched a podcast, The Squeeze, which focuses on mental health awareness — a platform they’ve used to discuss life, parenting hopes and the pressures of public life.

Costars and fans react

Twilight alumni flooded the post with congratulations. Peter Facinelli commented with celebratory emojis and “Amazing. Congrats. love you guys.” Jackson Rathbone joked about baby naming — suggesting “Taylor Taylor Lautner Lautner” — and shared warm wishes. Nikki Reed wrote, “Oh my goodness, heart bursting. I love you guys. I can’t wait to watch your journey as parents unfold.”

What Tay and Taylor have said before

  • When Taylor proposed in November 2021 he captured the moment with behind-the-scenes photos; Tay reacted on Instagram, writing, “I CANNOT WAIT TO SPEND FOREVER WITH YOU.”
  • On their podcast and in interviews, Tay has spoken openly about being a longtime Twilight fan and the difference between the Jacob character and who Taylor is as a person: “To me, you and Jacob are two different people because I watched the movies before I knew you.”
  • The couple has also discussed parenting anxieties publicly — Tay has said she’s grateful for trusted friends and experts who help them think about raising children in today’s world.

What to expect next

The post gave no public due date or further pregnancy details. Fans can likely expect updates on Taylor’s Instagram and the couple’s podcast, where they have previously shared personal milestones and thoughts on family life. As parents-to-be who have made parts of their lives public, they may continue to lean on close friends, family and their audience for support and celebration.

For now, the news marks a new chapter for the Lautners — from a viral Twilight fanbase to a real-life family expanding into parenthood — and sets the stage for more personal updates in the months ahead.