Teyana Taylor Shares Leonardo DiCaprio’s Golden Globes Advice

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Teyana Taylor is enjoying the recognition she’s been getting, savoring each award and accomplishment as it comes.

Following a successful awards season that included nominations for a Golden Globe and Critics Choice Award, the star of One Battle After Another told TopMob News she’s feeling great. She also shared advice her co-star, Leonardo DiCaprio, gave her as she headed into awards season.

She told TopMob at the Critics Choice Awards celebration that she’s focusing on enjoying the process. Her advice? Don’t get too caught up in details – just have fun, and that’s exactly what she’s doing.

Teyana, who has two daughters – 9-year-old Iman and 5-year-old Rue – with her ex, Iman Shumpert, has said she’s planning to take it easy and celebrate her 35th birthday on December 10th.

She said she’s taking the first flight to get her children from school, and that’s all she’s doing for now. ‘I’m just tired,’ she added.

She simply wants to relax, take a break, and spend some quality time with her children.

Despite a busy schedule, Teyana enjoys spending time with her fellow actors in the Paul Thomas Anderson film, including Leo, Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Chase Infiniti.

At the movie premiere in September, she described Leonardo DiCaprio as a really fun person to be around. She added that he’s her brother, and she looks up to him as both a guide and a strong leader when they’re working together.

Leo, of course, feels the same way about the All’s Fair star. 

At the movie premiere, Leo told TopMob that she’s incredibly funny. He said he immediately knew she’d be a standout when she joined the cast, and she definitely delivered. He also described her as a really fun person to be around – just awesome overall.

Although 25-year-old Chase didn’t act alongside her television mother in the show, she’s admired her throughout the promotional events for the series.

Chase explained to TopMob in November that he deeply admires how she lives her life and stays true to herself. He wants to make sure he focuses on his own path and doesn’t let the opinions of others distract him from pursuing his purpose.

Teyana isn’t the only celebrity celebrating early success this awards season. Here’s what other stars are saying about their Golden Globe nominations…

Being part of this film with Jessie, Chloé, Maggie, and the entire cast and crew was a transformative experience that has reshaped my approach to filmmaking and the stories I want to tell. Making Hamnet was a true honor, and I’m incredibly grateful to the Golden Globes for acknowledging our work.

I’m incredibly excited that the show and Adam received Golden Globe nominations, and I’m so happy to be recognized alongside them. This show feels like family, and I’m grateful for this acknowledgement.

I’m incredibly grateful for my Smashing Machine family today. Thank you to the Golden Globes for this wonderful recognition and for celebrating the experience of making the film with all of us.

I’m absolutely thrilled and incredibly humbled to receive my first Golden Globe nomination! It feels surreal to be recognized alongside such a talented group of artists who consistently deliver amazing performances.

Playing Mark Kerr was the most impactful and rewarding experience of my career. I’m incredibly grateful to Mark for sharing his story and trusting me with it. I also want to celebrate my brother and our director, Benny Safdie – he’s a truly gifted filmmaker. I feel so lucky to have worked with Emily Blunt, who gave a powerfully moving and authentic performance as Dawn Staples that deeply affected everyone. I’m still amazed by the incredible prosthetic makeup work of Kazu Hiro and thankful for the entire crew, who became like family and poured their hearts into this film. This project was truly life-changing, and I’m profoundly grateful for it all. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

 

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always thrilled to see artistry recognized, and today’s Golden Globe nominations for WEAPONS are truly special! Being acknowledged for my role as Aunt Gladys is such an honor, and it’s wonderful that the film itself is also being celebrated. This really highlights Zach Cregger’s incredible vision and the dedication of the entire filmmaking team. I especially want to give a shout-out to Leo Satkovich, Jason Collins, and Melizah Wheat – they were instrumental in creating Gladys’s unique look, and of course, our amazing costume designer, Trish Summerville, who brought it all to life!

This project was a real team effort, and I’m so grateful for everyone’s help. It’s been amazing to see how positively audiences, critics, and the media have reacted to the film over the past few months. It’s been a joy seeing people dress up as ‘Gladys’! I also want to acknowledge the other incredible women nominated alongside me – Emily, Elle, Ariana, Inga, and Teyana – they embody the strength and talent of women in film.

  • “I am deeply grateful for this recognition. Task was built by an extraordinary cast and crew, built on incredibly good writing and direction and nurtured by the inimitable guidance of HBO. I’m so proud to be part of this team. Thank you for seeing us.”

“I am beyond honored to be nominated. Thank you to the Golden Globes for recognizing the film. I am in the company of actors I have long admired, loved and learned from; It’s a true dream come true. I love making movies!!!”

I’m thrilled the show received Golden Globe recognition. It’s wonderful working with such a talented and supportive cast and crew.

I’m incredibly grateful for this nomination. It’s not just about my own work, but a celebration of the 250 artists who bring ‘Hacks’ to life. ‘Hacks’ is built on the strong relationships and shared passion we have as a comedy team, and I want to share this honor with every single one of my wonderful coworkers.

Thank you to the Golden Globes, and congratulations to the entire cast and crew of SINNERS! Playing two very different brothers in this project was the most difficult, but also the most fulfilling, experience of my career. We wouldn’t be here without the incredible vision and courage of Ryan Coogler. After working together for ten years, he once again inspired us to reach new heights. SINNERS is a complex film that explores themes of love, loss, and the cost of freedom, and it connects to all of our personal histories. By honoring this film, you’re celebrating a tradition of brave and innovative storytelling. Thank you so much.

We’re so excited and grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing our work! Being part of this project with this amazing group of people – our ‘Beastie gang’ – has been one of the most fun and rewarding experiences of my career. As my wonderful co-star, Matthew Rhys, said, it felt like a true team effort from beginning to end. I’m incredibly thankful for every moment of this journey!

Working on Hamnet was truly the highlight of my career. It’s an experience I’ll cherish forever, something that’s really stayed with me. I feel incredibly fortunate to have had the chance to portray Agnes, especially alongside such a talented group of artists and friends. I’m so grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing our film, and I want to share this honor with Chloé, Paul, Maggie, and every single member of our amazing cast and crew. We poured our hearts into this project, and I’m incredibly proud of what we achieved.

 

I’m incredibly grateful to the Golden Globes for this amazing award. It meant so much to me to play this character, and I really connected with the film’s themes about the tough decisions we all face in life. I want to thank director Park Chan-wook, and everyone who worked on NO OTHER CHOICE, and I’m also so happy that KPOP DEMON HUNTERS is being celebrated!

I’m incredibly grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing Adolescence. The show’s global reception has been amazing. This nomination is a celebration of the dedication and hard work of everyone involved, both the actors and the crew. We also want to thank our partners at Netflix for believing in our unusual vision and taking a chance on us. And to Stephen, Owen, Erin, and Ashley – your performances were outstanding, and it’s wonderful to see you all get the recognition you deserve.

We’re thrilled with these nominations! It’s a bit surreal for ‘Adolescence’ to be recognized by the Golden Globes, but we’re incredibly grateful and happy to be included. Thank you to the Golden Globes voters!

I was thrilled to learn that ‘No Other Choice’ received three Golden Globe nominations this morning! It’s a huge honor.

I’m incredibly thankful the film has resonated with so many people worldwide. I’m particularly happy because it’s a different kind of recognition than my films usually receive.

I want to express my sincere thanks to CJ and NEON. And a huge congratulations to my incredible lead actor and dear friend, Byung Hun – I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished!

I’m so happy to be nominated! The Golden Globes have always been important to me – I actually won a couple awards there over 20 years ago, and I’ve hosted the show five times. This nomination means a lot because Mortality is the special I’m most proud of. Best of luck to everyone else nominated, and thank you!

 

Laughter truly brings everyone together, no matter where they’re from. I’m incredibly excited and honored to be nominated for a Golden Globe for my stand-up special – it feels like a dream come true! I’m grateful to the Golden Globes for the recognition and to Netflix for sharing my comedy with the world. Comedy is my passion, and I’m so thankful to everyone who has supported me and watched my special – I appreciate you all so much!

Wow, I’m still reeling from the Golden Globe! It’s such an honor to be recognized alongside such talented people – I’m completely blown away. This film, Sentimental Value, means the world to me, and I’m so grateful for everyone who brought it to life – especially Renate, Stellan, Elle, Eskil, and Joachim. I’m absolutely thrilled they’re being celebrated too! A huge thank you to Neon and Mubi for their incredible support as our partners. Honestly, making this film felt like a dream come true.

We’re absolutely delighted and deeply honored that KPop Demon Hunters has been recognized by the Golden Globes! Speaking for the whole cast and crew, this feels like a dream come true. We are so thankful to the Golden Globes voters, as well as our incredible partners at Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation, and Sony Pictures Imageworks, and everyone who believed in our project over the last seven years.

We’re still amazed by how much this film has resonated around the world, and we’re incredibly grateful to the fans who connected with the characters – Rumi, Mira, Zoey, the Saja Boys, and even Derpy Tiger and Sussie! Their support was key to the film being recognized for both its artistic merit and its success at the box office. Thank you to all our fans!

We’re incredibly proud that EJAE, Mark Sonnenblick, IDO, and Teddy’s song ‘Golden’ has been recognized as song of the year! We’ve worked hard and come a long way, and we’re thrilled with this achievement. Thank you! — Maggie Kang, Chris Appelhans, and Michelle Wong

I’m incredibly thankful for the entire Bugonia team and appreciate the Golden Globe nominations. Working on Bugonia was a truly unique and amazing experience, and collaborating with Jesse, who absolutely deserves this recognition, was a highlight. This project wouldn’t have been possible without the fantastic script by Will Tracy and the brilliant, heartfelt direction of Yorgos Lanthimos. I’m deeply grateful to our wonderful cast and crew, and so lucky to have been a part of this film. Thank you for supporting it.

I’m incredibly thankful for the Golden Globe nominations for Sentimental Value. These nominations recognize the passion and creativity that went into making our film. I’m thrilled to share this honor with Stellan, Elle, Inga, Renate, and my wonderful co-writer, Eskil Vogt. We aimed to create a film about family, forgiveness, and how art can offer healing, and we’re so grateful for the warm reception it’s received.

 

I woke up to wonderful news and my heart was pounding! I initially thought I’d slept through something important, and I might have even screamed when I realized why I was being called. It’s still so surreal and amazing to be recognized alongside such talented performers. I’m so grateful to Nia DaCosta, my friend and the brilliant director, for believing in me to play this role. Thank you also to Amazon MGM Studios/Orion for their support of the film, and to the incredibly talented cast and crew—especially Nina Hoss, whose brilliance elevated my own performance.

It was a true honor to play such a well-known character. I felt a connection to all the storytellers who came before and will come after, and I was dedicated to exploring the complexities of the human experience – the beauty, the challenges, and everything in between. I’m grateful to the Golden Globes for recognizing our work with this nomination.

I’m incredibly honored and thrilled to receive this nomination – it feels unbelievable! I’m especially touched that the film, Joachim, and the entire cast received a total of eight nominations.

This film has been a deeply personal project for everyone involved, truly a collaborative effort between the cast and crew. I’m incredibly happy to see this story and its unique approach receive so much recognition and appreciation.

I’m incredibly excited and thankful for this Golden Globe nomination and all the support for One Battle After Another. I’m deeply grateful to Paul Thomas Anderson, who has been an amazing mentor and friend – I wouldn’t be here without him. To everyone involved with One Battle After Another, both in front of and behind the camera, you constantly inspire me. This film has been an incredible experience, and I feel so lucky to have been a part of it.

I’m incredibly honored and thankful to the Golden Globes for the nomination this morning. It’s especially exciting to be recognized with my amazingly talented friends and colleagues, Britt and Tramell, and the entire hardworking team behind Severance!

“I’m absolutely honored and humbled to be nominated alongside this inspiring group of artists.  I share this recognition with our behind the scenes crew-members, who craft the characters with us every day.  Thank you to the Golden Globes and to our fans, whose kindness and creativity warm our hearts.”

I’m so grateful to the Golden Globes for this honor. Making Frankenstein has been a lifelong dream, and it means the world to me that it’s been so well received. I’m also incredibly proud that my brothers, Oscar, Jacob, and Alexandre, are being recognized for their amazing work today.

 

It’s been 25 years since the Golden Globes first recognized me for my work in Traffic, and I’m deeply grateful to be back here receiving this honor today. Thank you to the Golden Globes. Congratulations to my fellow nominees, Jacob, Paul, Adam, Stellan, and Sean – it’s wonderful to share this category with you all. And to my incredible team, the One Battle family – Adam, Sara, Leo, Sean, Chase, Teyana, Regina, and our leader Paul – I’m so proud of the work we did together and excited for what’s to come.

Being involved with that show was honestly a dream come true. I especially loved working on that episode alongside Charlie Brooker, Jessica Rhoades, and the entire Black Mirror team – they’re all so incredibly talented. Chris Barrett and Luke Taylor really knocked it out of the park too, and I’m genuinely proud of what we all accomplished together!

Playing the role of Grace was both incredibly difficult and deeply fulfilling for me. I’m so thankful to Marty Scorsese for trusting me with this story and choosing me for the part. I also want to thank the brilliant Lynne Ramsay for her meticulous attention to detail throughout the entire filmmaking process, and the Golden Globes for this honor. It’s really inspiring to be among such talented people.

I’m incredibly honored to be nominated alongside such talented actresses, and I’m truly speechless. I want to thank writer and director Mary Bronstein for giving me the amazing opportunity to be in her film, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, with A24. She placed a lot of trust in me with her very personal story. It took her eight years to bring this unique film to life, and I share this nomination with her.

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