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Taylor Hale

Taylor Mackenzie Dickens Hale is an American reality television personality and beauty pageant titleholder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Taylor Mackenzie Dickens Hale is an American reality television personality and beauty pageant titleholder. She won the 24th season of Big Brother, becoming the first African American woman to win the U.S. civilian version of the series and the first player to win both the game and America’s Favorite Houseguest in the same season.

Early life and education

Taylor Hale was born in West Bloomfield, Michigan, on December 31, 1994. Publicly available sources identify her as an American from Michigan, and some entertainment profiles mention that she studied at George Washington University.

Pageant career

Before her reality television breakthrough, Hale competed in pageants. She won Miss Michigan USA 2021 and later earned Miss Congeniality at Miss USA 2021.

Big Brother

Hale competed on the 24th season of Big Brother and won the main prize. Her victory was widely noted as historic because she became the first African American woman to win the civilian U.S. edition of the show, and she also won America’s Favorite Houseguest.

Later television work

After Big Brother, Hale continued appearing in television-related roles and entertainment coverage. Database and entertainment sources describe her as an actress and media personality, and list later appearances including Big Brother-related programming.

Key facts

  • Won Big Brother 24 in 2022.
  • First African American woman to win the U.S. civilian version of Big Brother.
  • First contestant to win both the game and America’s Favorite Houseguest in the same season.
  • Crowned Miss Michigan USA 2021 and received Miss Congeniality at Miss USA 2021.
  • Identified as an actress and reality television personality in entertainment databases.
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Canadian context

Taylor Hale has been featured in internationally watched reality television and pageantry coverage, including U.S. productions that are followed by Canadian audiences. Her pageant and television work may be of interest to Canadian viewers who follow Big Brother and related entertainment franchises.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Taylor Hale?
Taylor Hale is an American reality television personality and pageant titleholder best known for winning Big Brother 24.
What is Taylor Hale’s full name?
Her full name is Taylor Mackenzie Dickens Hale.
What did Taylor Hale win before Big Brother?
She won Miss Michigan USA 2021 and later received Miss Congeniality at Miss USA 2021.
Why is Taylor Hale notable in Big Brother history?
She became the first African American woman to win the civilian U.S. version of Big Brother and the first player to win both the game and America’s Favorite Houseguest in one season.
When was Taylor Hale born?
She was born on December 31, 1994.
Is Taylor Hale an actress?
Some entertainment databases list her as an actress, along with reality television personality and pageant titleholder.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Hale
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, pageant titles, Big Brother win, and historic firsts
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13092446/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and acting credits
  3. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/taylor-hale/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and television personality identification
  4. Vulture — https://www.vulture.com/article/taylor-hale-big-brother-interview.html
    Supports: Big Brother victory, America’s Favorite Player achievement, and later television appearances
  5. Hollywood Life — https://www.hollywoodlife.com/feature/who-is-taylor-hale-big-brother-4796727/
    Supports: Big Brother 24 win, Miss Michigan USA 2021, and Miss Congeniality at Miss USA 2021