Islanders
Get to Know Taylor Williams, the Cowboy Model of ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7
Love Island USA Season 7 kicked off 10 Islanders entering the villa in Fiji, and one of the Day 1 participants was Taylor Williams. Peacock announced the first 10 cast members ahead of the Season 7 premiere on June 3.
Even prior to the show airing, Taylor already had a decent following on social media, with more than 20,000 Instagram followers before the premiere. Scroll down to learn more about him.
What does Taylor Williams do for a living?
Taylor is an international model and actor, according to his website. He specializes in “western and lifestyle commercials” and has “worked with a variety of brands and even walked the runway for Louis Vuitton.”
LV’s creative director Pharrell Williams wanted Taylor to walk in his show that paid tribute to American West wardrobe. “Pharrell wanted me because I’m a real cowboy,” Taylor dished. “When I met him, he was so excited I wanted to model for them. He repeatedly thanked me for taking time to come to Paris to model with him.”
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The site includes Taylor’s portfolio of work, including the different fashion brands he’s worked for and commercials he’s starred in. Taylor is “known for his captivating presence on screen. With a passion for storytelling, he brings characters to life and creates engaging narratives.” In early 2025, he was in a commercial for Levi’s.
Taylor is also a member of Oklahoma Cowboys, which includes a foundation that celebrates “Black cowboys and cowgirls in Oklahoma through education, preservation, agriculture, and outreach.”
Who is Taylor Williams with on Love Island USA Season 7?
On the first night in the villa, Taylor got coupled up with Olandria Carthen. Olandria admitted that she was done with “city boys” and chose to explore a relationship with Taylor, who is a bonafide country boy. Olandra is from Decatur, Alabama, so she could be the small-town girl who’s perfect for Taylor!
Where is Taylor Williams from?
Taylor hails from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He lives on a 33-acre horse ranch and tends to horses as a “true cowboy.”
Where did Taylor Williams go to school?
Taylor attended Oklahoma State University and majored in animal science, the first step towards his goal of becoming a veterinarian. In 2024, he began pursuing his doctorate at Oklahoma State’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
While he hopes to open his own clinic in Oklahoma, he said he also wants to continue pursuing modeling and rodeoing.
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Love Island USA, Season 7, June 3, Peacock
