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Teyana Taylor Calls Motherhood a 'Hannah Montana' Double Life as Oscars Near

The Oscar-nominated star describes firm boundaries that keep her red-carpet persona separate from life at home to keep her daughters grounded.

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.