At the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, multi-talented artist Teyana Taylor secured a landmark victory, winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role in One Battle After Another. The win, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, served as a powerful validation of her years of work across music, dance, and acting.
A Triumphant Night and a Message of Empowerment
Visibly moved as her name was called, Taylor took a moment before her speech to address her daughters watching from the hotel. With characteristic humour, she quipped, ‘Y’all better be off them damn phones and watching me right now,’ eliciting laughter from the audience. She gave heartfelt thanks to director Paul Thomas Anderson for his ‘vision, trust and brilliance.’
Her win placed her ahead of a strong shortlist including Emily Blunt, Ariana Grande, and Elle Fanning. The most poignant part of her speech was a direct address to Black and Brown women and girls: ‘Our softness is not a liability. Our depth is not too much. Our light does not need permission to shine. We belong in every room we walk into. Our voices matter, and our dreams deserve space.’
From Reality TV Roots to Musical Breakthroughs
Long before her Golden Globe success, Taylor was introduced to the public through reality television. In 2007, at age 16, she starred in MTV's My Super Sweet 16, showcasing her confidence. She later appeared on Making the Band before returning to the genre on her own terms with VH1's Teyana & Iman, documenting life with then-husband Iman Shumpert.
Her music career began even earlier. At just 15, she choreographed Beyoncé's Ring the Alarm video, leading to a deal with Pharrell Williams's Star Trak Entertainment. She gained notable features on Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. Her 2018 album K.T.S.E., produced by West, was a critical breakthrough. After a hiatus, she returned in 2025 with Escape Room, which scored a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album.
Acting Accolades and Personal Life
Taylor's acting prowess has steadily grown. A pivotal role in A Thousand and One won her a National Board of Review Award for Breakthrough Performance, setting the stage for her Golden Globe-winning part in One Battle After Another. She has also appeared in Coming 2 America and Ryan Murphy's All’s Fair. Upcoming, she stars in the action mystery The Rip, produced by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.
In her personal life, Taylor was married to NBA player Iman Shumpert from 2016 until their divorce in 2024; they share two daughters. In early 2025, she was linked to actor Aaron Pierre, with the couple making their red carpet debut later that year. Reports confirmed their split in December 2025.
This Golden Globe win cements Teyana Taylor's status as a formidable and resilient creative force, whose journey from a Harlem teenager on MTV to a Hollywood award winner continues to inspire.
