Taylor Hale facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Taylor Hale
Hale in 2019
Born	Taylor Mackenzie Dickens Hale (1994-12-31) December 31, 1994 (age 30) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Alma mater	George Washington University
Occupation	Television personality
Height	5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Title	Miss Michigan USA 2021
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair color	Black
Eye color	Brown
Major competition(s)	Miss USA 2021

Taylor Mackenzie Dickens Hale (born December 31, 1994) is an American television personality and former beauty queen. She is famous for winning the 24th season of the TV show Big Brother. Taylor made history as the first African American woman to win the series. She also became the first contestant to win both the game and the "America's Favorite Houseguest" award.

Before her time on Big Brother, Taylor was crowned Miss Michigan USA 2021. She also won the "Miss Congeniality" award at the Miss USA 2021 pageant.

About Taylor Hale

Early Life and Education

Taylor Hale was born on December 31, 1994, in Detroit, Michigan. She went to Detroit Country Day School from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. She finished school there in 2013.

After high school, Taylor attended George Washington University. She graduated from the university in 2017. While she was there, she was part of the Alpha Phi sorority. Today, Taylor lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan.

Miss Michigan USA Journey

Taylor Hale won the Miss Michigan USA 2021 pageant in August 2021. This competition had been delayed for almost a year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though she did not place in the top spots at the Miss USA 2021 Pageant, she was recognized with the "Miss Congeniality" award. This award is given to the contestant who is the most friendly and helpful to others.

Her Time on Big Brother

Big Brother 24

Taylor Hale was announced as a contestant for Big Brother 24 on July 5, 2022. When she first entered the house, some of the other contestants did not treat her kindly. This made her an early target in the game. She was nominated for eviction in the first two weeks.

However, things changed for Taylor in the third week. She joined a group of contestants called "The Leftovers" alliance. This group helped keep her safe for the rest of the season. Taylor also won two "Head of Household" competitions. These wins gave her power in the game during weeks six and eleven.

Taylor was awarded the grand prize of $750,000 by the season's jury. She won by a vote of 8–1 against another contestant named Monte Taylor. Her victory made her the first African American woman to win a regular season of Big Brother. She also became the first person to win both the game and the "America's Favorite Houseguest" prize. This extra award gave her an additional $50,000. With a total of $800,000 in winnings, Taylor Hale has won the most money of any contestant in the show's history.

Big Brother Appearances

Taylor Hale has continued to be a part of the Big Brother family after her win.

Big Brother 25

Taylor was interviewed for the Big Brother 25th Anniversary Celebration. This special show aired before Big Brother 25 began. She later returned during the season to talk about the game play.

Big Brother 26

Taylor appeared on a special episode of Big Brother 26. She was with other past winners, Cody Calafiore and Jag Bains. They looked back at the first three weeks of the season. Later in the season, Taylor took over as the new host of the "Jury Roundtable." This is where the jury members discuss the game.

Big Brother 27

Taylor Hale and another past winner, Derrick Levasseur, are hosting a new show called Big Brother: Unlocked. This show airs every two weeks on Fridays, starting July 25, 2025. They will talk about Big Brother 27 with celebrity guests and other former Big Brother contestants. Six episodes are planned for the season.

Reindeer Games

In 2023, Taylor returned to Big Brother to compete in a special holiday season called Big Brother Reindeer Games. She finished as the runner-up in this spin-off competition.

Television Appearances

Taylor Hale has appeared in several television shows.