Dakota Mortensen Dating Shinia Powell Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Custody Battle
TMZ • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Dakota Mortensen and Shinia Powell, stars of "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," are officially dating but are not exclusive, having started their relationship a few months ago.
- Shinia has been a strong support for Dakota during difficult times, especially in the absence of his immediate family, and their friendship has evolved into a romantic relationship involving their children.
- Dakota has a 2-year-old son with ex Taylor Frankie Paul, while Shinia has two children, and the couple is asking for privacy as they navigate their relationship amid ongoing personal challenges.
- Their romance has sparked controversy online, especially among fans aware of past conflicts on the show and Dakota's ongoing custody battle with Taylor, which recently intensified due to a child welfare petition.
- Shinia's recent Instagram posts fueled speculation about their relationship, drawing both support and criticism from fans familiar with the show's drama and the public fallout involving all parties.
