'Extra's Hot List: 20 Fun Facts about Taylor Lautner

Taylor Lautner makes hearts melt as brooding Jacob Black in the "Twilight" franchise, but did you know that Taylor's first love was karate? Check out fun facts you never knew about Hollywood's hottest werewolf!

#1) A Star is Born

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Taylor was born February 11, 1992, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

#2) Karate Kid

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Lautner has studied karate since he was a boy and competed in multiple world championships. He was number one in the world at NASKA’s Black Belt Open Forms, Musical Weapons, Traditional Weapons and Traditional Forms in 2003.

#3) 'Twilight' Foodie

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Lautner’s favorite foods include Chinese and Mexican cuisine.

#4) Favorite Things

Some of Taylor’s favorites things include the color, baby blue, and cake batter ice cream.

#5) Puppy Love

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Lautner is a proud owner of a Maltese pooch named Roxy.

#6) On the Dance Floor

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The “New Moon” hunk also loves to dance — he made his own YouTube music video for the song “Apologize,” and participates in the dance groups L.A. Hip Kids and Hot Shots.

#7) Music Man

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Taylor appeared in the music video “Caught Up in You” for singer Cassi Thomson.

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