90 Day Fianc: Tigerlily Taylor Has A Heartbreaking Past (She's Revealed Her Ethnicity & Facts About Her Upbringing)

There are several secrets that 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star Tigerlily Taylor is yet to reveal, including a traumatic childhood experience. Tigerlily is a 42-year-old woman from Frisco, Texas. Tigerlily is a certified handwriting expert and also owns businesses such as Neige Concept and Agency 11 in the U.S. Tigerlily lives a luxurious life and treats herself like a queen. However, life had not always been kind to Tigerlily. At 31, when Tigerlily unexpectedly became pregnant with her first child and married her baby daddy, Tigerlily got trapped in a controlling marriage.

Tigerlily took years to recover from the stress of the toxic marriage and, after a lengthy divorce, she met the 21-year-old Adnan on Instagram. Smitten by the model and actor from Jordan, Tigerlily married Adnan after four months of meeting. Tigerlily is currently facing issues on the show with Adnan, where he’s making her feel like a doormat. He even told her that he would kill her if she posted a racy photo on Instagram. Tigerlily might always react to Adnan’s senseless rules with a smile, but she’s lived through a painful past and deserves a husband who lets her be who she is.

What Is Tigerlily Taylor's Ethnicity?

What Tigerlily Revealed About Her Parents

Tigerlily’s unique name and style made fans confused about her ethnicity upon her 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days season 7 debut. Tigerlily never gave any information about her past on the show. She never introduced her family like other cast members. However, she did engage with fans in a Q&A session where she spilled some secrets about her life before reality TV. When one fan asked Tigerlily about her ethnicity, she posted a throwback picture of when she was much younger with darker hair and no cosmetic procedures.

“Half Japanese (mom’s side.) Also Austrian and Native American on my father’s side.”

Tigerlily revealed that her mother is Japanese, and her father is Austrian and Native American. She admitted it was hard for someone to tell what ethnicity she is because of her blonde hair, which is why she posted the throwback picture of her looking “all natural.” She said that there was a reason why she dyed her hair platinum blonde but refused to share it while asking fans to “stay tuned.” Tigerlily added that girls change their hair when “life-changing things” happen.

Tigerlily Changed Her Birthname For A Shocking Reason

What Is Tigerlily's Real Name?

The Frisco resident changed her name to “Tigerlily” legally, so it is her “real” name now. However, Tigerlily has a different birth name. She was called “Mariko,” which is a Japanese name. She explained that it means “something derogatory” in another language. Tigerlily was also given the name by someone she accused of poisoning, killing, and stealing from someone she cares deeply about. Tigerlily’s response was vague, but she added the person was not one of her parents. Meanwhile, Tigerlily’s sons chose her current name for her. They were inspired by Princess Tigerlily from Peter Pan, their favorite movie.

Tigerlily Opened Up About Being Bullied In Childhood

Tigerlily Had A Life-Changing Experience At 15

A fan recently asked Tigerlily if she ever experienced bullying for being Asian because they also experienced it for being Japanese. Tigerlily replied, “Yes! I’m so sorry you went through that! I did too!” In kindergarten and grade school, other children made fun of Tigerlily for being Asian because she “looked different.” Tigerlily also brought “different foods” to lunch that these kids weren’t aware of. Tigerlily remembered telling her mother that she didn’t want her to speak to her in Japanese in public anymore.

“I wanted to hide my Japanese side.”

However, when she was 15, the 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days star met a girl who was half Japanese like her. She was able to embrace her Japanese side because of the girl. Tigerlily started feeling proud of her ethnicity. She became best friends with the girl and even got a small Japanese tattoo just like her friend that says “pride” so she could always remember her roots. Tigerlily is still good friends with the girl, almost three decades later.

90 Day Fiancé: Before The 90 Days airs Sundays at 8 p.m. EDT on TLC.

Source: Tigerlily Taylor/Instagram

A deeper look into the lives of couples established in 90 Day Fiancé, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days is a reality tv/documentary series that follows the potential spouse from a foreign country and their lead-up to their journey to America. The show documents the early days of the relationship across the ocean and the K-1 visa process required for the spouse to live in the new country. Couples battle with culture shock, language barriers, and the opinions of friends and families alike as they prepare themselves to take the ultimate leap.

Release Date August 6, 2017

Seasons 6

Network TLC