Layla Taylor Embraces New Chapter After Coming Out

Taylor’s social media update featured a clip of her smiling alongside a faceless partner whose heavily tattooed arm appeared on camera. She captioned the post with a nod to her new dating life, writing, “Chivalry isn’t dead, it’s w the lesbians.” The reaction from her followers and co-stars, including Jennifer Affleck, was overwhelmingly supportive, with many noting a visible change in Taylor’s demeanor. Taylor responded to fans by confirming that dating women has brought her a level of happiness she had not experienced previously.

This public revelation follows a period of introspection for the influencer. During a recent appearance on the On Purpose podcast with Jay Shetty, Taylor explained that her past relationships with men often left her prioritizing others' needs over her own identity. She noted that a lack of queer representation during her formative years delayed her ability to understand her own attractions. Following her February 2026 split from McWhorter, whom she had dated since 2025, Taylor stated she finally found the space to process her feelings and live authentically.