Overview
- In a People interview at the TIME Women of the Year Gala on March 10, Taylor said she “lives two different lives” as a parent to Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr., 10, and Rue Rose, 5, likening the balance to Hannah Montana.
- She contrasted “carpet mommy” with home routines like cooking, playing, and drawing, saying her children understand the separation.
- Taylor called her eldest a “little celebrity” and a leader who enjoys posing on red carpets yet avoids entitlement, which she praised as healthy balance.
- She is nominated for Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another and said she is not planning an Oscars speech, citing a desire to pace herself and stay grounded.
- In comments highlighted by Complex, Taylor said her character Perfidia has been misunderstood and that the film has prompted conversation about issues including postpartum depression.