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Dakota Mortensen biography

Dakota Mortensen is a reality television personality best known for starring on the hit Hulu docuseries The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. He gained widespread public attention primarily through his turbulent relationship with fellow reality television star and influencer Taylor Frankie Paul.

Recent coverage surrounding Mortensen focuses on his high-profile romantic history, legal complications, and television departure. Beyond revealing a permanent tattoo dedicated to Paul, Mortensen was featured in news regarding leaked fight videos involving his roommate Cru Eaton and Paul's ongoing family court disputes. Mortensen ultimately announced his exit from the Hulu series ahead of its sixth season.

  • Coverage of Dakota Mortensen is heavily defined by his off-screen relationship dynamics and legal disputes involving ex-girlfriend Taylor Frankie Paul.
  • Media attention focused closely on the volatile aspects of their connection before culminating in news of his exit from their reality show.

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  1. Cru Eaton Speaks Out After Taylor Frankie Paul Wins Stalking Injunction

    Aug 16, 2026

    A Utah court granted a stalking injunction against Mortensen's roommate Cru Eaton after Eaton shared private fight videos of Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul.

    Cru Eaton Speaks Out After Taylor Frankie Paul Wins Stalking Injunction
  2. Inked Forever? Dakota Mortensen Unveils Taylor Frankie Paul Tattoo In Mormon Wives Teaser

    Aug 26, 2026

    Mortensen revealed in a show teaser that he got a tattoo of ex-girlfriend Taylor Frankie Paul's name.

    Inked Forever? Dakota Mortensen Unveils Taylor Frankie Paul Tattoo In Mormon Wives Teaser
  3. Taylor Frankie Paul Admits She Cheated on 'Bachelorette' Winner With Ex Dakota Mortensen

    Sep 10, 2026

    Taylor Frankie Paul publicly confessed to stepping out on her fiance to hook up with Mortensen.

    Taylor Frankie Paul Admits She Cheated on 'Bachelorette' Winner With Ex Dakota Mortensen
  4. 'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Shakeup: Dakota Mortensen and Two Co-Stars Exit Show

    Sep 16, 2026

    Mortensen officially stepped away from The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives ahead of Season 6.

    'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Shakeup: Dakota Mortensen and Two Co-Stars Exit Show

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'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Shakeup: Dakota Mortensen and Two Co-Stars Exit Show
Taylor Frankie Paul Admits She Cheated on 'Bachelorette' Winner With Ex Dakota Mortensen
The “MomTok” member confessed that she and Mortensen started sleeping together as soon as she got back to Utah, despite her engagement to Mason.
“The fact that I am engaged to Doug, that is where, I think, things get a little trickier, because I still have feelings [for Mortensen]. (Pictured: Paul and Mortensen in “SLOMW” Season 5.)
Paul described Mortensen as an “addiction,” which is why she is unable to let him go and fully be with Mason.
Inked Forever? Dakota Mortensen Unveils Taylor Frankie Paul Tattoo In Mormon Wives Teaser

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Instagram'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' Shakeup: Dakota Mortensen and Two Co-Stars Exit Show

Dakota Mortensen: your questions

Is Dakota Mortensen still on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives?

No, Mortensen officially exited the Hulu reality series ahead of its sixth season.

Does Dakota Mortensen have a tattoo dedicated to Taylor Frankie Paul?

Yes, Mortensen revealed during a teaser clip for his reality show that he has Paul's name permanently inked on his skin.

Who is Dakota Mortensen's roommate?

Mortensen's roommate is Cru Eaton, who was subject to a court injunction after posting private fight footage of Mortensen and Taylor Frankie Paul.

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