Teyana Taylor Details “Double Life” While in Culinary School

Teyana Taylor has one battle after another when it comes to her schedule.

Despite attending the 2026 Golden Globes with hopes of winning Best Supporting Actress for her role in One Battle After Another, she still needs to complete assignments for her cooking classes.

Teyana, who started at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in July, will have a break after the 83rd annual ceremony, hosted by Nikki Glaser, because her teachers are giving her some time off. (You can find a list of all the winners here.)

She revealed on LIVE from TopMob: Golden Globes that she has a deadline this Tuesday for an assignment. Luckily, her chef granted her an extension until Thursday, and her school has been very understanding and supportive.

Teyana typically finishes her projects ahead of schedule, but preparing for the Golden Globes, so soon after being nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, unfortunately took priority and she wasn’t able to complete everything as planned.

I told the chef directly that I wouldn’t be able to do it, she remembered. It was becoming clear I was leading a double life. I explained I’d need until Thursday to get everything done. Maintaining my good grades as a straight-A student was important to me, and I didn’t want to offer any flimsy reasons for needing extra time.

I’ve been following Teyana Taylor for a while now, and even though she’s been incredibly busy with awards shows after starring in a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio, she’s determined to finish her semester! It’s amazing to me – she’s a mom to Junie, who’s 10, and Rue Rose, who’s 5, with her ex, Iman Shumpert, and still manages to prioritize her education despite everything.

“I really don’t want to deal with all of that,” she said. “Just give me two more days. I’ll be home on Monday and should be able to finish it by Tuesday. I just need that extra time so I don’t get stressed out.”

The actress from All’s Fair, who wore a custom black Schiaparelli dress, is always eager to learn. She described working on the film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson as being like attending another school.

She explained that she’s a dedicated student, always eager to learn. As she prepares to direct her first feature film, she feels like a sponge, absorbing everything she can. She particularly admires Paul Thomas Anderson, viewing him as an invaluable resource and guide, giving her confidence knowing how to approach her projects effectively.

For more celebs cooking up killer looks on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, keep reading.

The actress from All’s Fair, who wore a custom black Schiaparelli gown, is always eager to learn. She described working on the film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson as being similar to attending another school.

She explained that she’s a dedicated student, always eager to learn. As she prepares to direct her first feature film, she feels like a sponge, absorbing everything she can. She sees Paul Thomas Anderson as an invaluable resource – a guide who provides her with the knowledge and understanding she needs to confidently approach her projects and know exactly how to execute them.

For more celebs cooking up killer looks on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet, keep reading.