The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Layla Taylor and girlfriend Kelsie Chesser are officially red carpet-ready!
The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2026 Page Six Virtual Reali-Tea Awards in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 6, marking another milestone in their relationship.
Taylor, 25, wore an asymmetrical floral corset dress with a pleated skirt and light blue strappy heels, while Chesser opted for a navy blue suit and gold necklace.
The appearance comes months after Taylor publicly came out as bisexual and began sharing glimpses of her relationship online.
Here’s everything we know about the couple’s romance.
When Did Layla Taylor Come Out as Bisexual?
Taylor publicly came out as bisexual during a June 29 appearance on Jay Shetty’s On Purpose podcast, where she revealed she was dating a woman.
Just over a month earlier, on May 11, Taylor shared a TikTok video about going on her first date since separating from ex-husband Clayton Wessel.
While Taylor initially kept her girlfriend’s identity private, fans soon began putting the pieces together.
When Did Layla Taylor and Kelsie Chesser Confirm Their Relationship?
On July 6, Taylor shared a video featuring a mystery partner, showing only her hand. Fans quickly took to the comments to speculate that the woman was Chesser.
Later that month, Chesser fueled the speculation with a TikTok about making the first move on her girlfriend through social media.
Taylor joined the conversation, commenting “Folded” on the video, according to E! News.
Although the couple had been dropping hints online, their appearance at the Virtual Reali-Tea Awards marked their first red carpet outing together.
Who Is Layla Taylor’s Girlfriend, Kelsie Chesser?
Chesser is a Colorado-based barber and social media creator.
She is the owner of Main Barber, a barbershop in Golden, Colorado, offering haircuts, fades, beard trims and other grooming services.
Chesser has also built a following on TikTok, where she shares glimpses of her life and relationship. Her account has grown to more than 47,000 followers.
The pair have continued showing support for one another online, including Taylor commenting “Yayy!!!” on Chesser’s latest Instagram post.
Has Kelsie Chesser Met Layla Taylor’s Children?
Yes! Taylor opened up about introducing Chesser to her two sons during an exclusive September interview with People.
The reality star explained that she initially introduced Chesser to her children as a friend, allowing them to get to know her without placing labels on the relationship.
Taylor also discussed the negative comments she has received since coming out, including people questioning whether her sexuality is just a phase.
Despite the criticism, Taylor has continued to embrace her relationship publicly.
With their red carpet debut officially in the books, Taylor and Chesser are giving fans even more reason to keep up with their budding romance.