In a heartfelt and unexpected moment during her Golden Globe acceptance speech, Teyana Taylor was overcome with emotion, leading her to shed tears and even let out an expletive live on stage.
Teyana, aged 35, achieved a significant milestone by winning the prestigious award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film "One Battle After Another" at the 83rd annual Golden Globes held on a memorable Sunday night.
The moment she heard her name announced by presenters Jennifer Garner and Amanda Seyfried, Teyana appeared genuinely stunned, spiraling into tears of joy. She confessed during her speech that she hadn’t anticipated winning such an accolade, which is why she almost didn’t prepare a speech at all. As she read from a hastily written note, her tears flowed freely.
"Oh my God, this s— is heavy," she exclaimed, humorously commenting on the weight of her trophy, which elicited laughter from the audience. "I almost didn’t even write a speech because I didn’t think I would get this," she continued, her voice trembling with emotion. She addressed her children directly, saying, "My babies are upstairs watching; y’all better be off those damn phones and watching me right now!"
In her heartfelt address, Teyana expressed gratitude to her castmates for their support throughout the filming process, thanking them for every lesson, challenge, and blessing they shared. She also recognized director, writer, and co-producer Paul Thomas Anderson, stating, "To Paul 'Let 'Em Cook' Thomas Anderson, thank you for your vision, your trust, and your brilliance. My gratitude is endless. I love you, we love you, and thank you so much for holding space for me and our entire cast."
Teyana made sure to acknowledge her fellow stars, including the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti, Regina Hall, and everyone who contributed to this project. Her heartfelt speech was met with thunderous applause and a standing ovation from the captivated audience.
Looking stunning, Teyana graced the event in a figure-hugging black gown, designed with fabric artfully draped over her chest. The back of the gown featured an eye-catching cut-out above her rear, a detail she proudly highlighted during her speech.
This win marks Teyana's first major award, where she played the romantic interest of Leonardo DiCaprio's character in the critically acclaimed film "One Battle After Another," which garnered the most nominations of the evening, totaling nine.
In the category for Best Supporting Actress, she was up against notable talents like Emily Blunt in "The Smashing Machine," Elle Fanning in "Sentimental Value," Ariana Grande in "Wicked: For Good," Amy Madigan in "Weapons," and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas in "Sentimental Value."
Additionally, Teyana starred in the Hulu legal drama "All’s Fair," alongside Kim Kardashian, which premiered in November.
As the excitement around the Golden Globes continues, the focus shifts to the most nominated films and television shows for the year:
MOVIES:
- "One Battle After Another" – 9 nominations (including Best Picture – Musical/Comedy, Director, Lead Actor/Actress, Supporting Actor/Actress)
- "Sentimental Value" – 8 nominations (including Best Drama Motion Picture, Director, Lead Actress, and Best Screenplay)
- "Sinners" – 7 nominations (including Best Drama Motion Picture, Director, Actor in a Motion Picture, Original Score)
TELEVISION:
- "The White Lotus" (HBO) – 6 nominations (including Best Drama Series, Male Actor in a Supporting Role, Female Actress in a Supporting Role)
- "Adolescence" (Netflix) – 5 nominations (including Best Miniseries of TV Film, Male Actor in a Supporting Role, Female Actor in a Supporting Role)
- "Only Murders in the Building" (Hulu) – 4 nominations (including Musical or Comedy TV Series, Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV Series, Actress in a Comedy and TV series)
- "Severance" (Apple+) – 4 nominations (including Best Drama Series, Actor in a Drama Series, Actress in a Drama Series)
Interestingly, it has been reported that "All’s Fair," despite facing harsh critiques initially—including a disheartening 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes—will be returning for a second season due to overwhelming viewership figures described as "the biggest Hulu drop in years and one of the largest of all time" by insiders.
Ryan Murphy, the show’s creator, seems to have foreseen its success, as he has already completed writing for the upcoming season, which features a predominantly female cast, including talents like Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, Niecy Nash-Betts, and Naomi Watts.
