May 1, 2025 · After seeing Jacob Black in Twilight, some fans had the impression that Taylor Lautner had Native American ancestry, but that’s not entirely true.

Raised as a Roman Catholic, [14][15] Lautner has Dutch, French, and German ancestry, and has stated that he has "distant" Native American ancestry (specifically Odawa and Potawatomi, both …

Taylor Lautner is an American actor, model, and martial artist. He is known for his starring role in the Twilight films, playing Jacob Black, a Native American werewolf of the Quileute tribe.

Taylor has also stated that, during preparation for his role in the Twilight films, he discovered that he has "distant" Native American ancestry (specifically of the Ottawa and Potawatomi tribes) on his mother's …

Nov 5, 2021 · You might be surprised to learn that Taylor also has Native American roots. Taylor was born on 11th February 1992 to Deborah and Daniel Lautner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Taylor’s …

Jan 30, 2024 · Despite playing a Quileute character, Taylor Lautner has no recent Native American genealogy. He revealed his predominantly French, Dutch, and German ancestry in a 2008 MTV …

Jul 6, 2025 · Native American: Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Lautner’s ethnicity is his Native American heritage, which connects him to the rich history and culture of Indigenous peoples.

Despite playing a member of the Quileute tribe, Taylor Lautner himself has no recent Native American genealogy.

Feb 28, 2024 · Lautner’s ethnic heritage is a blend of Dutch, French, and German ancestry. Additionally, he has mentioned having “distant” Native American ancestry, specifically Odawa and Potawatomi, …

Lautner is of mostly Dutch, French, and German ancestry, [6][7] and claims some Native American ancestry through his mother. [6] He has a younger sister, Makena. [2]