Tay and Taylor Lautner Reveal 1 Boundary They Set While Balancing Working Together and Married Life (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Tay and Taylor Lautner, two of PEOPLE’s Creators of the Year.Photo:Chanelle Sekas-Whitacre

Chanelle Sekas-Whitacre

Taylor Lautnerand his wife,Tay Lautner(née Dome), share almost everything, from a home to a hit podcast — not to mention the same name. And while both spouses appreciate all of their overlap, they still find ways to ensure their relationship stays healthy.Speaking to PEOPLE as two of 2024’s Creators of the Year, the Lautners explain that they have a realistic understanding of how to best balance their work hostingThe Squeezeand their lives as a married couple. Tay, 27, explains that their key focus is “figuring out when to stop talking about work,” since it’s such a massive part of both of their lives.“I feel like that’s maybe one of the only hard things to do, [making] sure we turn that off,” she notes. “Trying to make sure we set that boundary of let’s cozy up on the couch, watch a movie, not think about work.“Taylor and Taylor Lautner.Stefanie Keenan/GettyAgreeing withhis wife of two years, Taylor, 32, adds that taking moments for themselves is also a crucial way to maintain their unwavering connection.“I think it’s important that we do put in somewhat of an effort into having independent time, because we obviously love each other and would spend every waking second with the other if we could, and we almost do,” theTwilightstar tells PEOPLE. “I think we probably could put more of an effort into just having our independent time.“Still, all of their boundaries are formed within the context of how much they adore teaming up every day.“It’s so awesome we get to live together, work together,” says Tay. “We really are best friends, and so it’s really cool that we get to enjoy all these really cool experiences together.“Tay and Taylor Lautner.Andrew Schwartz / SplashNewsOnThe Squeeze, the couple opens up about their own mental health journeys and welcomes guests from a variety of backgrounds and industries to bring their personal experiences to the table. This year, they’ve talked to fellow content creators, reality stars, actors and musicians, but they’ve sat down with people outside of the celebrity space.Tay feels that their most memorable podcast conversations concern “real people stories,” like their episode withStacy Chapin, whose sondied in the University of Idaho murders.“I just would never in a million years think that we would be able to sit down with someone like her and talk with her,” says Tay.Her husband continues that same sentiment, adding, “I think the episodes that have meant the most to us have been just real people living these extraordinary, unthinkable lives and just getting to sit down with them and offer them a safe place to tell their stories and just be the ear to listen to them.“Taylor and Tay Lautner.Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThe Squeezepremiered in early 2023, but Taylor says this year has felt markedly different, especially considering their growth as people and professionals.“We’ve spent the last couple years, maybe two to three years, figuring out what we want to be doing, where we fit in this world, what we’re passionate about, what we stand for,” theValentine’s Dayactor shares. “It feels like, finally, in 2024 that all became fruitful. It finally all came to a head and we are doing what we want to be doing and feel like we are in the right place.”

Taylor Lautnerand his wife,Tay Lautner(née Dome), share almost everything, from a home to a hit podcast — not to mention the same name. And while both spouses appreciate all of their overlap, they still find ways to ensure their relationship stays healthy.

Speaking to PEOPLE as two of 2024’s Creators of the Year, the Lautners explain that they have a realistic understanding of how to best balance their work hostingThe Squeezeand their lives as a married couple. Tay, 27, explains that their key focus is “figuring out when to stop talking about work,” since it’s such a massive part of both of their lives.

“I feel like that’s maybe one of the only hard things to do, [making] sure we turn that off,” she notes. “Trying to make sure we set that boundary of let’s cozy up on the couch, watch a movie, not think about work.”

Taylor and Taylor Lautner.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Agreeing withhis wife of two years, Taylor, 32, adds that taking moments for themselves is also a crucial way to maintain their unwavering connection.

“I think it’s important that we do put in somewhat of an effort into having independent time, because we obviously love each other and would spend every waking second with the other if we could, and we almost do,” theTwilightstar tells PEOPLE. “I think we probably could put more of an effort into just having our independent time.”

Still, all of their boundaries are formed within the context of how much they adore teaming up every day.

“It’s so awesome we get to live together, work together,” says Tay. “We really are best friends, and so it’s really cool that we get to enjoy all these really cool experiences together.”

Tay and Taylor Lautner.Andrew Schwartz / SplashNews

Andrew Schwartz / SplashNews

OnThe Squeeze, the couple opens up about their own mental health journeys and welcomes guests from a variety of backgrounds and industries to bring their personal experiences to the table. This year, they’ve talked to fellow content creators, reality stars, actors and musicians, but they’ve sat down with people outside of the celebrity space.

Tay feels that their most memorable podcast conversations concern “real people stories,” like their episode withStacy Chapin, whose sondied in the University of Idaho murders.

“I just would never in a million years think that we would be able to sit down with someone like her and talk with her,” says Tay.

Her husband continues that same sentiment, adding, “I think the episodes that have meant the most to us have been just real people living these extraordinary, unthinkable lives and just getting to sit down with them and offer them a safe place to tell their stories and just be the ear to listen to them.”

Taylor and Tay Lautner.Kevin Winter/Getty Images

Kevin Winter/Getty Images

The Squeezepremiered in early 2023, but Taylor says this year has felt markedly different, especially considering their growth as people and professionals.

“We’ve spent the last couple years, maybe two to three years, figuring out what we want to be doing, where we fit in this world, what we’re passionate about, what we stand for,” theValentine’s Dayactor shares. “It feels like, finally, in 2024 that all became fruitful. It finally all came to a head and we are doing what we want to be doing and feel like we are in the right place.”

source: people.com