{"id":249935,"date":"2026-07-03T16:29:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/taylor-frankie-paul-exposes-exes-with-photos-of-scary-bruising\/"},"modified":"2026-07-03T16:29:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T16:29:05","slug":"taylor-frankie-paul-exposes-exes-with-photos-of-scary-bruising","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/03\/taylor-frankie-paul-exposes-exes-with-photos-of-scary-bruising\/","title":{"rendered":"Taylor Frankie Paul Exposes Exes with Photos of Scary Bruising"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Fair warning: this update includes descriptions of domestic abuse and photos of injuries.<\/p>\n<p>We previously reported that Taylor Frankie Paul\u2019s ex-husband <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/07\/taylor-frankie-paul-mental-health-texts-used-in-court\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">submitted her texts to court<\/a> as part of their custody fight.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s had enough and she\u2019s done protecting the men who never deserved to be in her life.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor has posted numerous pictures depicting injuries on her body, as well as calling out her exes\u2019 most recent twisted mind games.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Taylor Frankie Paul in March 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-558311 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_01-scaled.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taylor Paul attends the Oscars on March 15, 2026.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Photo Credit: Mike Coppola\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-was-vulnerable-and-trusted-my-ex\">\u2018I was vulnerable and trusted my ex\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>On Friday, July 3, Taylor took to her Instagram Story to share a series of statements \u2014 including some hard-to-look-at photos.<\/p>\n<p>In them, she described the behavior of two exes.<\/p>\n<p>Without her confirming or denying any names, most assume these men to be Tate Paul and Dakota Mortensen.<\/p>\n<p>She says that one of these men tricked her into telling more about her trauma and her mental health, and that she was in a \u201cvulnerable\u201d place and told him.<\/p>\n<p>This ex then allegedly \u201clied, twisted it, and then teamed up with the person that did it to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An Instagram Story update from Taylor Frankie Paul about being deceived by an ex.\" class=\"wp-image-558306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-540x960.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-608x1080.jpg 608w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-675x1200.jpg 675w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An Instagram Story update from Taylor Frankie Paul about being deceived by an ex.\" class=\"wp-image-558306 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-540x960.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-608x1080.jpg 608w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01-675x1200.jpg 675w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_01.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On her Instagram Story, Taylor Frankie Paul described how an unnamed ex had deceived her and then used her mental health updates against her in court.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At present, Taylor must undergo regular testing for drugs and alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>She also voluntarily <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/07\/taylor-frankie-paul-enters-rehab-slomw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">checked herself into rehab<\/a> earlier this year. <\/p>\n<p>This, it seems, may have been one of the details of her mental health work that has been used against her \u2014 even though going to rehab is literally a good thing.<\/p>\n<p>Though Taylor has kept the public updated on certain aspects of her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/06\/taylor-frankie-paul-mental-health-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health<\/a>, she only divulged some information to an ex in the guise of sharing (and custody issues). <\/p>\n<p>Now, she says that these men are using all that they know about her to punish her for it.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"bluesky-embed\" data-bluesky-uri=\"at:\/\/did:plc:gde2zcjyswellmtgoau7qxhs\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3mpqtrr2eys2e\" data-bluesky-cid=\"bafyreihqs7am6z2bimzjbzfytziobzmhhipnpiae3iq4obe6obj3qh6rxu\" data-bluesky-embed-color-mode=\"dark\">\n<p lang=\"en\">CW: domestic abuse <\/p>\n<p>Taylor Frankie Paul shared a series of photos showing verbal abuse, manipulation, and physical injuries, all allegedly from ex-husband Tate Paul. This is one of them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/did:plc:gde2zcjyswellmtgoau7qxhs\/post\/3mpqtrr2eys2e?ref_src=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">[image or embed]<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 fanana hammock (<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/did:plc:gde2zcjyswellmtgoau7qxhs?ref_src=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@fananahammock.bsky.social<\/a>) <a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/did:plc:gde2zcjyswellmtgoau7qxhs\/post\/3mpqtrr2eys2e?ref_src=embed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-i-was-always-reminded-i-d-go-to-jail-if-i-told-anyone\">\u2018I was always reminded I\u2019d go to jail if I told anyone\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>The worst was more than one photo in which Taylor shared photos of herself with injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Some wounds were on her arms. Other son her back or shoulders.<\/p>\n<p>In one snap, she showed herself at 3 months pregnant.<\/p>\n<p>Taylor recalled being \u201cscared to ask for help because I was always reminded I\u2019d go to jail if I told anyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That threat is sometimes hollow, but not always. It is arguably undeniable that Taylor has faced clear retaliation.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An Instagram Story update from Taylor Frankie Paul about unnecessary third parties at custody exchanges.\" class=\"wp-image-558307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-540x960.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-608x1080.jpg 608w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-675x1200.jpg 675w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"An Instagram Story update from Taylor Frankie Paul about unnecessary third parties at custody exchanges.\" class=\"wp-image-558307 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-1152x2048.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-540x960.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-608x1080.jpg 608w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03-675x1200.jpg 675w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03.jpg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0703_taylorfrankiepaul_ig_03.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">On her Instagram Story, Taylor Frankie Paul detailed how she has been coerced and framed in a negative light as part of what feels like a harassment campaign.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: Instagram)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Why is Taylor being targeted?<\/p>\n<p>Based upon the timeline \u2014 even ignoring Taylor\u2019s own commentary \u2014 it appears that there is a concerted effort to throw bad press on Taylor for two purposes.<\/p>\n<p>The first is for her exes to gain custody of her children. Much of what looks like quintessential DARVO tactics are playing out in public, just as they do in family court every day without making headlines.<\/p>\n<p>The second is to keep ABC from ever allowing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/06\/taylor-frankie-pauls-season-of-the-bachelorette-to-air-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">her season of <em>The Bachelorette<\/em> to air<\/a>. That one feels personal. It feels <em>petty<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Is that really what\u2019s happening here? We cannot claim to know the inner workings of Dakota or Tate\u2019s minds.<\/p>\n<p>What is indisputable is that Taylor is going through a hard time right now.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/07\/taylor-frankie-paul-bruises-photos-ex-husband\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes Fair warning: this update includes descriptions of domestic abuse and photos of injuries. We previously reported that Taylor Frankie Paul\u2019s ex-husband submitted her texts to court as part of their custody fight. She\u2019s had enough and she\u2019s done protecting the men who never deserved to be in her life. Taylor has [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":249936,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-249935","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hollywood"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249935","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=249935"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/249935\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/249936"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=249935"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=249935"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=249935"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}