Teyana Taylor Sets Record Straight on Viral Golden Globes Moment With Leonardo DiCaprio
Golden Globes winner Teyana Taylor has finally cleared up the mystery surrounding that hilarious viral moment with her co-star Leonardo DiCaprio. The internet went wild trying to decipher their animated conversation at the awards ceremony. Now Taylor reveals exactly what happened.
The Viral Moment That Had Everyone Talking
During the Golden Globe Awards, cameras caught Leonardo DiCaprio in what appeared to be an intense, animated conversation. The Hollywood superstar had everyone trying to lip-read his words. Even the Golden Globe organizers joined in on the speculation. While it was clear he mentioned the film 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning an award, nobody knew who he was talking to or what else they discussed.
The clip quickly went viral across social media platforms. Popular lip readers attempted to decode the conversation. Theories spread like wildfire online. Now Teyana Taylor has stepped forward to share the real story behind that memorable moment.
Teyana Taylor Confirms: "He Was Talking to Me!"
In an exclusive interview with Access Hollywood, Taylor confirmed she was DiCaprio's conversation partner. "He was talking to me!" she revealed with a laugh. The actress and singer explained the context behind their viral chat.
"The crazy part about it is I'm so blacked out from that day," Taylor admitted. "I want to say we might have been talking about 'KPop Demon Hunters' because I was so happy when they won. My kids loved 'KPop Demon Hunters.'"
She continued painting the scene: "So I was over there just jamming, and I think he caught me jamming. That's when we started talking about it."
Even Teyana Needed Lip-Reading Help
In a surprising twist, Taylor confessed she barely understood what DiCaprio was saying during their conversation. "I don't even think I really even heard what he was saying," she admitted candidly. "I probably was just laughing, keekeeing back and forth, and had no clue what he was saying."
Addressing the various lip-reading theories circulating online, Taylor added: "But don't get me to lie. I don't know, I just went right with the lip-reading lady. I do remember jamming so hard when 'Golden' came on. We went into this whole spill about how Junie and Rue love KPop Demon Hunters. But I didn't know that the moment was being captured."
Revealing DiCaprio's Playful Side
When told that many viewers expressed surprise at seeing DiCaprio being so goofy and animated, Taylor offered insight into their relationship. "It makes so much more sense when I tell the story about us first meeting each other," she explained. "We chew gum and we're like... he's chewing his gum and I'm chewing my gum. He's a good time. Like, that is really my family."
Teyana Taylor's Golden Globes Triumph
The viral moment happened on a significant night for Taylor. She took home the first award of the evening for her explosive supporting performance in 'One Battle After Another.' A teary-eyed Taylor accepted what could be the first of many awards for Paul Thomas Anderson's film.
In her emotional acceptance speech, she delivered powerful words: "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."
'KPop Demon Hunters' Double Victory
Meanwhile, 'KPop Demon Hunters' enjoyed its own successful night at the Golden Globes. The animated film took home the award for Best Animated Motion Picture. It also won Best Original Song for its chart-topping track 'Golden.' The film's success clearly provided the backdrop for that viral conversation between Taylor and DiCaprio.
The entire episode highlights how even the smallest moments at major awards shows can capture public imagination. What began as a simple conversation between two colleagues became an internet sensation. Thanks to Teyana Taylor's clarification, fans now have the full story behind that memorable Golden Globes interaction.
