Teyana Taylor Reacts To The Academy’s Apology For Security Scuffle At Oscars

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 15: Teyana Taylor attends the 98th Annual Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

Teyana Taylor appears to be moving past her altercation with security staff at this year’s Academy Awards. The multi-hypenate spoke with TMZ later that night, noting that while she was upset in the moment, the situation was “all good.” Recently, the Academy issued a public apology to Taylor over the incident. A portion of the apology was shared in a post by Variety via X on Monday (Mar.16). A few hours later, Taylor reshared the post, writing, “Thank you to @TheAcademy, I really appreciate your unwavering love & support. 🙏🏾🌹.”

“We were extremely upset to learn about the experience endured by Teyana Taylor at the end of the Oscars ceremony last night. We have worked with Teyana over the last several months during awards season, and she has been nothing short of remarkable, supportive, kind, and all about community,” the statement read. “Though the incident was with our outside security firm SIS, the experience of every single guest is our responsibility. We have made it clear to them that this behavior is not acceptable. We want to thank Teyana for showing remarkable grace, and we are taking the appropriate measures to ensure this does not happen again.”

Teyana Taylor Named As One Of Time Magazine’s ‘Women Of The Year’

Teyana Taylor can now add another achievement to her already impressive resume. Last month, Time dropped off its annual “Women of the Year” list. Taylor—who graces the cover of the magazine—was selected for its prestigious 2026 class, along with 15 other pioneering women. According to Taylor, she predicted it all. “I love when it’s hard—that means it’s of purpose. I want everything that is supposed to be mine. And I’m going to work my ass off to make sure that I see that.”

Taylor refers to herself as “creative” and doesn’t identify as just an actor, director, musician, dancer, or choreographer, but all of the above. While one might think her multifaceted talent would be an instant boost to her career, she admits it took time. Taylor reveals that people in the industry told her to focus on one thing at a time; however, she refused to pick a lane. That said, there came a time when she had to put down one of her many hats, specifically music.


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