Teyana Taylor's Emotional Golden Globe Win and Powerful Message
Teyana Taylor made history at the 83rd annual Golden Globes by securing her first-ever Golden Globe Award. The actress and singer took home the Best Supporting Female Actor in a Motion Picture for her role as Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another. Her win marked the first award of the night, and she used the moment to deliver an emotional and empowering speech that resonated with many.
Taylor was visibly moved as she accepted the trophy, expressing surprise at her win. "I almost didn’t even write a speech because I didn’t think I would win," she admitted. She then turned her attention to her two daughters, jokingly urging them to put down their phones. "My babies are upstairs watching. Y’all better be off them damn phones and watching me right now."
Her speech quickly shifted to gratitude and reflection. "In the name of Jesus, I thank you, and I praise you for every part of this faith walk, every lesson, every test, and every blessing." She thanked the Golden Globe voters for recognizing her talent and acknowledged the support from her parents and her close circle. "To my tribe, oh my God, my grounding force, my joy, and my daily reminder that love is an action, not just the word, and everything I do is rooted in that truth."
Taylor also expressed deep appreciation for the team behind One Battle After Another, including writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson and the film’s ensemble cast. "To Paul 'Let Him 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." She specifically mentioned actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Chase, Regina Hall, and the rest of the crew, emphasizing the collective effort behind the project.
Perhaps the most impactful part of her speech was her dedication to women and girls of color. "And last but most importantly, to my brown sisters and little brown girls watching tonight, 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."
A Fashion Statement and Acting Journey
Ever the style icon, Taylor also took a moment to highlight her stunning red carpet look—a black Schiaparelli gown featuring a rhinestone-embellished thong topped with a bow. "Wait till you see my party in the back!" she said, turning around to reveal the dazzling detail.
This win marks a significant milestone in Taylor’s acting career. She gained widespread recognition for her performance in A Thousand and One in 2023. Earlier this year, during a September 2025 interview with Marie Claire, she reflected on her journey. "That’s one thing that I can say I’m really proud of. When I was taking that risk, and nobody else believed that I would make these things happen if I took that risk, that’s one thing that I get to sit here today and say, 'I’m proud of that.'"
Taylor was nominated alongside notable names such as Emily Blunt for The Smashing Machine, Elle Fanning for Sentimental Value, Ariana Grande for Wicked: For Good, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas for Sentimental Value, and Amy Madigan for Weapons.
Meanwhile, One Battle After Another stood out as the most-nominated film of the night, earning nine nods. As Taylor continues to break barriers and inspire others, her Golden Globe win serves as a testament to her talent, resilience, and unwavering belief in her own potential.
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