Liann May: The Woman Who Raised Mormon Wives Star Taylor Frankie Paul

So, if you have been watching The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives and asking yourself, Wait, who is Taylor Frankie Pauls mom and why do I keep seeing her everywhere? — meet Liann May. She is not just background TV; she has quietly become a character in this whole orbit, and her real life has been moving just as fast as the reality-show plotlines.

How Liann showed up on TV — and what happened right after

Liann first popped up on her daughter Taylor Frankie Pauls hit reality series in quick cameos, then took a bigger swing in season 4. One memorable bit: she is at the airport with another one of her daughters, waiting for Taylor to land so they can all head to the Bachelor Mansion. Yes, that crossover moment actually happened — or was about to, anyway.

Then the real-world news hit. In the days after that episode aired, ABC announced it pulled Taylor’s season 22 of The Bachelorette amid reports of an alleged domestic dispute between Taylor and her ex, Dakota Mortensen. No premiere, no roses — just the brakes slammed, hard.

Right after, Liann posted what looked like a subtle message about getting through it. She shared a ladybug photo and a little primer on what ladybugs represent — basically, good luck energy — alongside a spiritual note.

Today, outside reading some scriptures and a ladybug landed at that moment on top of me. In times of hardship, subtle revelations sometimes appear — small symbols that carry meaning & remind us we are not alone.

Family snapshot (and a couple twists)

• Liann is married to Jeremy May. She posts him often, including a 2024 date-night selfie. Taylor jumped into the comments with a simple: Love you guys.
• Kids: Taylor was born in 1994 to Liann and Brian. In 1996, Taylor was adopted by her stepdad, Jeremy. Liann and Jeremy then had Aspyn in 1997 and Hunter in 2000.
• Season 4 also turned up a new thread: Taylor discovered she has two half-siblings on her biological dad’s side.
• Grandkids: Liann is all-in on grandma life for Taylor’s three kids. Per the posts, Taylor shares daughter Indy, 8, and son Ever, 5, with ex-husband Tate Paul, and she also has a younger son, Ever, 2, with ex Dakota Mortensen. Yes, that is what is listed — same name twice; I did a double take, too.

Career corner: Real estate wins

Off camera, Liann works in real estate. In early 2024, she posted a certificate naming her a Top Producer for moving $1 million in property in Q1. Not shabby.

About that cosmetic surgery post

In May 2025, Liann shared before-and-after photos and explained exactly what work she had done — and what she did not. She also had words for the trolls DMing her about her relationship with Taylor and the family dynamic. The short version: she loves her kids fiercely, she is not trying to be her daughter, and genetics are doing a lot of the heavy lifting anyway. She also got specific about the procedures and who paid.

I did get a nose job and blepharoplasty, not my whole face, and I paid with my OWN money — I dont need Taylors.

She added that viewers only saw a tiny slice of a longer conversation and that she and her husband have always been blunt — for better or worse — while backing their kids’ achievements. It is a very Liann statement: direct, a little fiery, and clearly aimed at Reddit detectives.

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