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Teyana Taylor Earns Supporting Actress Oscar Nod, Reflects on Her Pivot to Film

She treats the recognition as validation of a deliberately multidisciplinary career.

Overview

  • Taylor is nominated for Best Supporting Actress at this year's Oscars for portraying Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another.
  • In a Time interview, she said many warned her against shifting to film after her 2020 album, a move she pursued despite skepticism.
  • She describes herself as a creative who works across acting, directing, music, dance, and choreography.
  • Taylor says the nomination already feels like a victory, even if she does not win on the night.
  • She returned to music last year with the album Escape Room and noted new award-season friendships, naming Jacob Elordi.