Taylor Lautner'S Surprising Support For Spencer Pratt'S Mayoral Bid Sends Shockwaves Through Twilight Fandom

Hollywood Stirred by Spencer Pratt's Political Aspirations

The city of angels is buzzing with the latest twist in Hollywood's political landscape: Spencer Pratt, best known for his role on "The Hills," is throwing his hat in the ring for the Los Angeles mayoral race. On May 13, Pratt took to Instagram, where he posted a photo dramatically posing against the LA skyline. "Our city's new golden age starts right here. VOTE TODAY!" he urged his followers.

This bold move has left Tinseltown divided, with some celebs like Whoopi Goldberg and Stephanie Pratt vocally opposing Pratt's bid, while others have shown their support. Among those backing Pratt is "Twilight" star Taylor Lautner, whose endorsement has sparked an unexpected wave of outrage among fans of the beloved vampire series.

“Taylor Lautner is the only one that surprised and disappointed me,” expressed a disheartened fan on social media.

Taylor Lautner's Endorsement Draws Fan Backlash

Below Pratt's campaign post, Taylor Lautner's enthusiastic comment – "let's goooooo," punctuated with fire emojis – caught the eye of many, causing quite the stir. With his words, Lautner inadvertently reignited the age-old "Team Edward vs. Team Jacob" debate. As many as his fans flocked to social media platforms like Threads, sharing their mixed feelings about Lautner's choice.

Twilight fans seemed particularly disheartened, with one commentator noting, "Taylor Lautner endorsing Spencer Pratt tells me two things: 1) I was extremely correct to always, and forever, be Team Edward 2) a lot of D-list celebrities are hard up for cash, as has become very clear from all these recent 'endorsements'."

Spencer Pratt's Campaign: A Mission More Than Politics

Spencer Pratt's decision to run for mayor is rooted in his frustrations over how Los Angeles has handled wildfire prevention and disaster recovery. In January 2025, Pratt's own home was among those devastated by the relentless California wildfires, which also impacted celebrities like Bella Hadid and Paris Hilton.

During his campaign kickoff at the "They Let Us Burn" rally in Pacific Palisades, Pratt declared his candidacy was not just a campaign but a "mission" to change the city's political landscape. Promising to "expose the system," Pratt aimed to bring transparency and action to local governance, declaring, "L.A. is going to be camera-ready again." The mayoral election is scheduled for June 2.

As Hollywood watches closely, only time will tell if Pratt's star power and bold pledges will resonate with voters, though Taylor Lautner's support has certainly added an unexpected twist to this unfolding political drama.