Layla Taylor, known for her role on the reality series “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives,” has opened up about significant changes in her personal life and her experience filming the show’s fifth season, which was interrupted by a domestic violence investigation involving fellow cast member Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen. The new episodes are currently streaming on Hulu, though Taylor has chosen not to watch them, citing the emotional difficulty of revisiting the events.

At 25, Taylor navigated the end of her relationship with Mason McWhorter on camera, sharing a level of vulnerability she described as the most intense breakup portrayal she has experienced on the show. She detailed how the filming process added complexity to an already challenging emotional period. Throughout the season, Taylor also engaged with the broader social dynamics among cast members and online communities, particularly those related to gender roles within their relationships as well as her own experiences.

Taylor highlighted an incident involving castmate Mikalya Matthews, who addressed concerns about Taylor’s relationship with Mason during their time in New York City. Taylor emphasized the importance of intention behind such interventions, viewing Mikalya’s actions as rooted in care and friendship despite mixed reactions from viewers. However, she found other moments less constructive, such as when Matthews, Mayci Neeley, and Jessi Draper went to Mason’s home unannounced to retrieve a Cartier ring Taylor had gifted him. While understanding their concern, Taylor downplayed the importance of the ring and remains unaware of its whereabouts.

The reality star also discussed the pressure felt by women in relationships to avoid “emasculating” their partners, a recurring theme within the series and online spaces like MomTok. She noted the challenge of balancing roles as a woman with a successful career and a partner still in college, explaining that she sought greater equality and shared responsibility rather than material gifts or lavish gestures. Taylor revealed that some of these off-camera conversations were not captured in the show’s edit.

Since the season aired, Taylor has publicly come out as bisexual and entered a new relationship with a woman. She spoke about the personal growth involved in embracing this aspect of her identity, acknowledging the difficulty of stepping away from familiar patterns. Taylor also addressed experiencing biphobia, particularly online, criticizing assumptions that her orientation is a phase linked to past relationships. She called for greater acceptance and respect for people’s self-identifications without unnecessary speculation.

Production on the show was paused temporarily amid the domestic violence investigation, a decision Taylor and fellow cast members supported as a necessary step to ensure their safety and well-being. She expressed pride in the group’s collective action and has since returned to filming the sixth season, noting stronger bonds have formed among the women.

Regarding her relationship with Taylor Frankie Paul, Taylor stated that they remain distant and she does not foresee rekindling their friendship. Looking ahead, she expressed hope that the show continues provided the environment remains safe and the cast feels comfortable, emphasizing the collaborative effort all the women have made in building the series.

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” continues to explore complex personal and social issues, with Taylor’s candid reflections shedding light on both the challenges behind the scenes and her evolving journey off-screen.