The untold story of Taylor Slater, Kelly Slater's daughter
Taylor Slater-Kelleher has carved her own path as a talented artist and social media manager, while her father, Kelly Slater, is a legendary pro surfer. Taylor grew up primarily out of the public eye. Her father was physically absent during her early childhood and she was raised by her sing mother, Tamara Mitchell.
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Key takeaways
- Taylor Slater-Kelleher is a visual artist, photographer, and filmmaker.
- She studied psychology in Florida for a year while working as a lacrosse coach and construction worker.
- Her mother, Tamara Mitchell, primarily raised her on her own in South Florida, while her father toured.
- Taylor is married to Samuel Kelleher.
Profile summary
Full name | Taylor Slater-Kelleher |
Gender | Female |
Birthdate | 6 June 1996 |
Birthplace | Miami, Florida, USA |
Residence | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA |
Zodiac sign | Gemini |
Age | 28 years (as of 2024) |
Profession | Artist and social media manager |
Nationality | American |
Father | Robert Kelly Slater |
Mother | Tamara Mitchell |
Sexuality | Straight |
Marital status | Married |
Spouse | Samuel Kelleher |
Who is Taylor Slater?
Taylor Slater-Kelleher is best known as the daughter of American pro surfer Kelly Slater. Her father's career had just begun to take off when she was born. Today, Kelly is regarded as the greatest professional surfer of all time.
He has been crowned World Surf League champion 11 times (world record), holds 56 Championship Tour victories, and has won the Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year four times.
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Who is Taylor Slater’s mother?
Her mother is Tamara Mitchell, Kelly Slater's ex, and little is known about her relationship with Kelly besides the fact that they were not married.
Growing up, Taylor spent most of her childhood with her mum and five younger siblings in South Florida. She was surrounded by supportive friends and mentors and believed God had her back.
Her dad was not present enough because he was busy travelling to build his career. Kelly Slater has often expressed his regrets, acknowledging that children need both parents to be present. Today, the two seem to have a strong father-daughter bond.
How old is Taylor Slater?
Taylor Slater was born on June 6, 1996, in Florida, USA, and is 30 years old (as of 2026).
Educational background
Upon graduating from high school, Taylor studied psychology in Florida for a year while working as a lacrosse coach and construction worker. At that time, she did not know what to do with her life.
She later moved to New York City, where she joined The King's College for a Bachelor's in Marketing. After a year, she moved back to Florida because she did not like New York and felt depressed.
Taylor decided to forget everything she was doing and start something that made her happy and proud. She came across a video about painting that intrigued her. Painting took her mind off the negativity in life and helped her focus on the positive and find peace.
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What does Kelly Slater's daughter do?
Taylor Slater is a social media manager and an artist. Her artwork is influenced by nature and the emotions it evokes within individuals.
Taylor is also skilled in graphic design, lifestyle photography, painting, and digital art. Taylor Slater worked with Lonely Whale on her first art show, which was held in 2019, and has also exhibited her artwork at the Montauk Festival. Taylor told VogueMIA.
It took me two years following high school to find out that painting was something I wanted to do forever. It took a lot of trials, failures, hardships, and time to get to where I am today.
She also sells custom-created apparel bearing her artwork. Her sweaters retail for $40, and shoes for $140. Slater's paintings range from $195 to $2900.
Samuel Kelleher and Taylor Slater’s wedding
Taylor Slater is Samuel Kelleher's wife, better known as Sam. The two met on a plane to Cornwall. Taylor shared a few of her wedding pictures on Instagram but never revealed much about them.
As for Taylor Slater's husband, little is known about him. He also enjoys living a quiet life away from the public, as his once-tagged Instagram account is now unavailable.
Does Kelly Slater have other children?
Besides Taylor, a daughter from a previous partner, the American surfer and his current partner, Kalani Miller, have a son named Tao born in August 2024, and a daughter named Azoomi Moon born in late July 2026.
Does Kelly Slater have a twin?
Kelly Slater's identical twin, Daley, is a civil engineer in Modelo, Portugal. He has two daughters who are often considered Kelly Slater's kids.
Also, Daley likes to paint and speed windsurf. He watches his brother's victories in the online broadcasts because he gets nervous when attending surfing competitions on the beach.
Does Kelly Slater have a wife?
The pro-surfer has never been married. However, he has been in a relationship with his long-time girlfriend Kalani Miller since 2006.
How old is Kalani Miller?
Kalani Miller's age is 39 years old, born on 25 July 1987.
Did Kelly Slater have a baby?
Yes, Kelly Slater and his longtime partner, Kalani Miller, welcomed their second baby together, a daughter named Azumi Moon, in late July 2026.
What is Kelly Slater's net worth?
Kelly Slater has an estimated net worth of around $40 million.
Taylor Slater’s Instagram
Her now-deleted Instagram account had pictures of her artwork, herself, and her husband Sam.
- Taylor is a remote, self-employed social media director.
- She works for Riithink Digital Marketing.
- Slater has worked for several digital companies, including KT Collective in Honolulu, Hawaii.
- She has been working in the social media and digital space since 2021.
- She has a rare ability to create go-to digital marketing strategies.
- She has been a volunteer humanitarian aid worker at Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale since 2010.
- Taylor Slater’s Instagram is currently deactivated.
Taylor Slater is a talented artist, best recognised as the daughter of pro surfer Kelly Slater. She did not follow in her father's footsteps but is enjoying her private life away from the public eye.
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