{"id":21392,"date":"2026-01-28T18:47:05","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:47:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=21392"},"modified":"2026-01-28T18:47:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T16:47:05","slug":"teyana-taylor-shines-six-naacp-nominations-and-her-inaugural-oscar-nod-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/teyana-taylor-shines-six-naacp-nominations-and-her-inaugural-oscar-nod-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Teyana Taylor Shines: Six NAACP Nominations and Her Inaugural Oscar Nod in 2026!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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As January unfolds, 2026 is turning into a significant year for Teyana Taylor. The actress has received six nominations for the upcoming NAACP Awards, along with her first Oscar nomination.<\/span><\/p>\n

A week prior, the “All\u2019s Fair” actress was enjoying the celebration of her first Golden Globe. She trended online as her fans worldwide joined in the festivities.<\/span><\/p>\n

Taylor earned the Best Supporting Actress award in the Motion Picture category for her performance as Perfidia in “One Battle After Another”.<\/span><\/p>\n

This week, while celebrating her NAACP nominations, the list of nominees for the 2026 Oscars was published, revealing that she is included.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indeed, Taylor has been nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her work in “One Battle After Another”.<\/span><\/p>\n

This marks a vibrant start to the year for her career.<\/span><\/p>\n

In comments made to various news organizations, Taylor shared her feelings regarding her Oscar nomination.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cTo be an Academy Award nominee is beyond anything I ever allowed myself to fully believe was possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI am so deeply emotional, so humbled, and so grateful for every person who has walked this road with me & honoured to be nominated alongside these amazing women in my category,\u201d she stated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her acting career began in 2010 with “Stomp The Yard: Homecoming,” followed by a notable role in “Madea Big Happy Family” in 2011.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Furthermore, she is known for her performances in “A Thousand and One” and “Coming 2 America”.<\/span><\/p>\n

In “One Battle After Another,” she portrays Perfidia Beverly Hills, and she took on various roles in films and series released in 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the Netflix series \u201cStraw,\u201d she played Kay Raymond, a detective who empathizes with a struggling single mother trying to care for her ill daughter.<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, Taylor portrayed Milan, a dedicated law firm employee in an all-female environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

She will also feature in the 2026 film \u201cThe Rip,\u201d where she plays Detective Numa Baptiste, part of a narcotics unit team.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition to her nominations, Taylor is gracing the cover of \u201cVanity Fair\u201d for the January issue.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her presence in the fashion realm is also noteworthy, as she consistently delivers remarkable red carpet ensembles.<\/span><\/p>\n

At 35, she has mastered the art of transforming even the most unusual outfits into fashionable statements that capture attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While her acting career is currently in the spotlight, it is important to remember her impressive talents as a singer.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 2025, she gained her first Grammy nomination for Best RnB album with “Escape Room”.<\/span><\/p>\n

Throughout her music career, Taylor has garnered accolades from various award shows, including the BET Awards, MTV VMAs, and Soul Train Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Despite her success in acting and music, Taylor also works as a choreographer, assisting numerous artists with dynamic routines for their performances.<\/span><\/p>\n

She has ventured into reality television, showcasing her life in the series \u201cWe Got Love: Teyana and Iman,\u201d which offered fans a glimpse into her roles as a mother, wife, and performer.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n