If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Hulu lately, you’ve probably seen Layla Taylor. She is the youngest member of the "MomTok" group on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and honestly, she’s become a bit of a fan favorite for being the most grounded person in a very chaotic room.
While her castmates are out there dealing with swinging scandals and "truth boxes," Layla is usually the one just trying to navigate life as a 24-year-old single mom. But because she’s so young, there is a ton of confusion about her family. People keep asking: wait, how many kids does she actually have? Who is the ex-husband? And is she even Mormon anymore?
The truth is a lot more layered than what you see in a 15-second dance clip.
Who Are Layla Taylor’s Kids?
Layla is a mom to two young boys: Oliver “Ollie” Clay and Maxwell Dean.
Ollie is currently 4 years old, and Maxwell is 3. If you follow her on social media, you might notice something different about Layla compared to the other moms on the show. She doesn't post her kids nearly as much. While some of the other women have built their entire brands on "family vlogging," Layla has been pretty vocal about the fact that her kids "didn't sign up for this."
It’s a boundary she’s set firmly. She has mentioned in interviews that while she loves her job as an influencer, she wants to protect her sons from the "scary parts" of internet fame.
"They are my number one priority," Layla told PEOPLE in late 2025. "I want to make sure I'm protecting them from anything scary."
Basically, she’s trying to keep a "normal" home life while her professional life is anything but. Her sons aren't just background characters for a reality show; they are the reason she does the show in the first place. She’s been very open about the fact that the paycheck from Hulu provides a level of stability for her kids that she wouldn't have otherwise.
The Divorce: What Happened With Clayton Wessel?
Layla’s backstory is kind of a whirlwind. Most people her age are just finishing college or trying to figure out their first "real" job. Layla, on the other hand, was already married and divorced by 23.
She married her ex-husband, Clayton Wessel, when she was just 19. It wasn't exactly a slow-burn romance. They started dating as teenagers, Layla got pregnant with Ollie, and they got married shortly after. She’s admitted that she felt like she "owed it" to the baby to try and make the family work.
But it didn't.
According to Layla, the relationship was never stable. Adding two kids to an already rocky foundation just made things more toxic. They fought constantly. Eventually, the marriage ended, and their divorce was finalized in August 2023.
One thing that surprised fans was the financial side of things. In late 2025, details about their divorce judgment surfaced, showing that child support was surprisingly low—under $900 a month for both kids—despite the fact that Clayton reportedly earned significantly more than her at the time. However, since the show became a massive hit, Layla’s own income has skyrocketed, likely changing that dynamic entirely.
The Religion Question: Is She Still Mormon?
This is where things get complicated.
Layla wasn't raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). She was a convert. She joined as a teenager because she was looking for a sense of belonging and community. At the time, it felt like a "balm" for her struggles.
Fast forward to 2026, and she has officially left the church.
She cited a few major reasons for walking away. For one, she struggled with the church's history regarding race. As a Black woman in a predominantly white religion, she began to feel more and more out of place as she did her own research into past doctrines. She also felt the "saints vs. sinners" narrative of the show made it hard to exist in a "middle ground."
Despite her leaving, her kids still have a connection to the faith. Her ex-husband, Clayton, still takes Ollie and Maxwell to church on Sundays.
Layla handles this with a lot of grace. She says she wants her kids to have the "agency" to choose for themselves. If they come home talking about what they learned about Jesus, she listens. She doesn't tell them they're wrong. She just wants them to grow up and decide what feels right for them, without the pressure she felt.
Life After the Show: Mason and Beyond
If you’ve kept up with the latest episodes, you know Layla has moved on in her dating life too. She’s currently dating Mason McWhorter.
If that name sounds familiar, it’s because it is. Mason is the brother of Chase McWhorter—who is the ex-husband of Miranda Hope (another cast member). It’s a very small, very tangled world in the Utah influencer scene.
But Layla seems happy. She’s navigating the "single mom" label with a lot of confidence now. She’s even gone through the process of removing self-harm scars from her past, a deeply personal journey she shared on the show. She did it because she didn't want her sons to see them and worry; she wanted to show them a version of herself that is healed and strong.
Actionable Takeaway for Fans
If you're following Layla’s journey or navigating a similar path, here is what we can learn from her approach to "MomTok" fame:
- Boundaries are healthy: You don't have to show every inch of your children's lives to be a successful "mom influencer."
- It's okay to change your mind: Whether it's about a marriage that isn't working or a religion that no longer fits, "agency" is the most important thing you have.
- Healing is a process: Layla’s decision to address her mental health and physical scars publicly shows that you can't be a great parent until you take care of yourself first.
Layla might be the youngest "Mormon Wife," but she’s arguably the one who has grown up the most in front of the cameras.