Taylor Hanson, the middle brother of the iconic pop-rock band Hanson, has built a remarkably steady personal life alongside his decades-long music career. Born Jordan Taylor Hanson on March 14, 1983, the singer, keyboardist, and songwriter rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like “MMMBop.” While the spotlight has followed him for much of his life, he has kept his family at the center of everything. Married for more than two decades, Taylor shares a large, close-knit household with his wife and their seven children in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The couple’s story began in 2000 when Taylor, then just 17, met Natalie Anne Bryant at a Hanson concert in Atlanta. Natalie, a model at the time, was there with a friend who would later become Zac Hanson’s wife. The connection was quick. Within months, they were dating, and on June 8, 2002, they married in an intimate ceremony in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Taylor was 19, and Natalie was 18. The wedding was deliberately small and private, surrounded by family and friends. More than 24 years later, their marriage remains a quiet constant in an otherwise public career.
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Natalie Hanson: A Private Partner and Dedicated Mother
Natalie Anne Bryant Hanson has largely chosen a life away from the cameras. While Taylor continues to tour, record, and appear on shows such as Dancing With the Stars, Natalie focuses on home and family. She has spoken publicly about the decision to homeschool their kids, a choice rooted in her desire to support their individual needs—particularly after their daughter Penelope was diagnosed with dyslexia.
In 2020, she briefly co-founded a baby-naming consultation business called Modern Moniker with her sister-in-law Kate Hanson, though the project was short-lived. Natalie has also written about the challenges and rewards of raising a large family during the pandemic for local publications. Today she remains the steady presence behind the scenes, keeping the household running while Taylor is on the road.
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Their Seven Children: Names, Ages, and Family Values
Natalie and Taylor Hanson welcomed their first child, son Jordan Ezra Hanson (known as Ezra), on October 31, 2002—just months after their wedding. Ezra is now 23. Daughter Penelope Anne Hanson (Penny), born April 19, 2005, is 21 and the most visible of the siblings on social media. Son River Samuel Hanson, born September 4, 2006, is 20. Viggo Moriah Hanson, born December 9, 2008, is 17. Daughter Wilhelmina Jane Hanson (Willa), born October 2, 2012, is 13. Son Claude Indiana Emmanuel Hanson (Indiana or Indy), born December 26, 2018, is 7. The youngest, daughter Maybellene Alma Joy Hanson, arrived on December 7, 2020, and is now 5.
The family of nine lives in Tulsa, where Taylor was raised as one of seven siblings himself. He has often spoken about the strengths of a big household—learning compromise, independence, and mutual respect. The kids largely stay out of the public eye, though they have shown strong support for their father’s recent Dancing With the Stars journey. Taylor has called them “my world,” noting that they offer honest advice and cheer him on from the audience when possible.
Taylor’s own large family background—three of the seven Hanson siblings formed the band—clearly shaped his vision of home. He and Natalie have created a similarly expansive, music-filled environment while protecting their children’s privacy. In an industry known for short-lived relationships and constant exposure, their long marriage and growing family stand as a deliberate counterpoint: grounded, intentional, and centered on the people who matter most.
