What is Taylor Lautner’s net worth? Who is Taylor Lautner’s wife?
Introduction
Taylor Lautner is an American martial artist and actor who rocketed to fame for his role as werewolf Jacob Black in the beloved The Twilight Saga film series.
Biography
He was born on February 11, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as Taylor Daniel Lautner.
Taylor has a younger sister named Makena.
His father, Daniel Lautner, is a pilot for Midwest Airlines, while his mother, Deborah, is a software company worker.
At age six, Lautner began studying martial arts at Fabiano’s Karate School. Lautner earned his black belt by age 8.
Around age 8, he began his acting career.
March 08, 2005 – @Getty
At age 11, he won the American Karate Association Warrior Cup for 17 and under.
At age 12, Lautner landed the role of Shark Boy in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl.
Twilight
In 2008, Taylor portrayed the werewolf of the Quileute tribe Jacob Black in the romantic fantasy film, Twilight.
“When he transforms into a werewolf, he becomes something very different,” Taylor said about his character Jacob Black. “It’s like I’m playing a split personality.”
At that time, he was just 16 years old.
Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner arrive at Summit Entertainment’s “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” premiere – @Getty
It grossed $35.7 million on its opening day.
For the majority of the Twilight series, Jacob competes with (Robert Pattinson) and Edward Cullen for (Kristen Stewart) Bella Swan’s love.
In 2009, he reprised his role as Jacob Black in The Twilight Saga: New Moon.
To keep his role for the second film, Taylor gained over 30 pounds of muscle. “He’s an entirely different person physically,” fellow cast member Kristen Stewart said in an interview.
In 2010, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, was released. The film grossed $698.4 million worldwide.
“I got to kiss Bella, for the first time, so that was probably the biggest thing,” Lautner said about his role in Eclipse.
In 2011, he starred as Nathan in the thriller Abduction.
Will Smith and Taylor Lautner attend Nickelodeon’s 23rd Annual Kids’ Choice Awards held at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion on March 27, 2010 – @Getty
“They [Twilight and Abduction] are all very, very different and that is exactly what I want,” he said for Glamour. He added: “[I had] to challenge myself to do as many different roles as possible.”
In 2011 and 2012, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and 2 were released. Each film grossed close to $300 million.
From 2014 to 2018,. Taylor performed in 20 episodes of the TV series Cuckoo.
Wife
On November 11, 2022, Taylor Lautner married Taylor Dome at Epoch Estate Wines in California.
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Dome attend the 2022 CMT Music Awards at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on April 11, 2022 in Nashville – @Getty
He proposed in November 2021. About 90 people attended the wedding.
Dome is a mental health advocate and a registered nurse.
In February 2023, the couple debuted their podcast The Squeeze.
They first went public with their relationship in 2018.
Lautner’s sister, Makena, introduced them.
At the time of the intro, Taylor took a hiatus from acting.
Taylor Lautner and Taylor Dome attend the 2023 Heidi Klum Halloween Party at Marquee on October 31, 2023 in New York City – @Getty
“Each day I somehow become a little more grateful,” he wrote on his Instagram for their one-year wedding anniversary. “Thank you for putting up with me, I know it ain’t always easy.”
In the fall of 2009. he dated Taylor Swift. Then, they were 19 and 17 respectively.
“It was a good time,” Lautner said in 2016 about dating Swift. “It was a fun few months there.”
Swift’s song “Back to December” is thought to have been about her breakup with Lautner.
In 2023, he appeared in Taylor Swift’s music video for the song — “I Can See You.”
Taylor Dome said on Nick Viall’s podcast that she is an “OG fan” of Swift.
Height
Taylor Lautner is 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m) tall.
Taylor Lautner celebrates Superbowl XLIV with Audi at the W Hotel – South Beach on February 5, 2010 in Miami Beach – @Getty
Taylor Lautner – Net Worth
So, how much is Taylor Lautner worth?
Lautner earned most of his wealth from appearing in 31 movies and TV series, especially the Twilight series — for which he was paid $45 million.
Taylor had a base salary of $1 million, however for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and Part 2, he received $25 million.
In 2010. he was named Hollywood’s highest-paid teen actor.
Therefore, Taylor Lautner has an estimated net worth of $40 million.
Real estate
Taylor Lautner attends the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival at T-Mobile Arena – @Getty
He owns a Hacienda-style Californian mansion in the gated community in Agoura Hills. He paid $3.9 million for the property.
“I like being able to come into town and do my thing when I want and also be able to get away when we want.” he told CNN about lives a quiet life outside Los Angeles.
In 2022, Lautner sold his five bedrooms four bathrooms house in the Agoura Hills area of LA for $5,2 million. It is closely located to his current property.
Amenities include — a bocce ball court, a BBQ area, and a 45-foot-long infinity pool. The home sits on 9 acres.
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