Taylor Spreitler was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on October 23.  While born in Hattiesburg her heart was in her hometown of Wiggins, Mississippi.

Taylor’s first television role was a guest-starring role on Law & Order SVU playing Chloe Sellers, with special guest star Martin Short, in the episode PURE. In January 2009 Taylor began her journey playing Mia McCormick on Days of Our Lives. A troubled young teen- pregnant and woefully seeking the right home for her precious baby. In July 2009 Soap Opera Digest named Taylor as one of the Hottest Newcomers. Taylor still calls Mississippi home but maintains a bit of southern charm at her home in Los Angeles. She is passionate about her philanthropy work and supports the causes nearest to her heart:

Much Love Animal Rescue
NOH8 campaign 
Dear Mr. President Project for Homeless Children
Love out Loud POZ Aids walk
Evening with the Stars Benefit Desi Geestman Foundation
Walk for Autism
Revlon Walk for Breast Cancer
Run 4 Her Life 

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