Taylor Marie Laughlin is the daughter of Tom and Karrie Laughlin. She is the descendant of the Oscar nominated silent film actress Bessie Love. After moving to Los Angeles, Taylor went to film school to study screen writing while also studying method acting at the Lee Strasberg Institute in West Hollywood. She has since directed, produced, wrote and acted in several films, including her own short film, "Sapere Aude" which screened at the Maui Film Festival.