Teyana Taylor in “The Rip”
Some of us weren’t very familiar wth Teyana Taylor until we caught “One Battle After Another.” But her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills, a fierce and complex revolutionary, absolutely popped off the screen, earning her a Golden Globe win for Best Supporting Actress and an Oscar nomination, instantly making her unforgettable. She’s simply stunning, but she has that charisma that stays with you.
She was the first Black woman to top the Maxim Hot 100 list (2021) and she was married to former NBA player Iman Shumpert (and NBA champion with the Cleveland Cavaliers) from 2016 to 2024.
From a young age, Teyana showed a passion for music, dance, and performance, which propelled her into the entertainment industry as a teenager. This has led to a successful career as a recording artist along with her work as an actress. You can check out Teyana’s YouTube channel to listen to her music.
Now her acting career is taking off after starring opposite Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another.” She followed that up joining Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in “The Rip” in 2026.
Select Roles
“One Battle After Another” (2025)
Critic Rob Dean loved this film, calling it “a fast-paced, utterly engrossing, and expertly made film that will stand the test of time and reward viewers for decades to come.” As we mentioned above, you’ll be blown away by Teyana in this film.
Teyana Taylor and Leonardo DiCaprio in “One Day After Another”
“The Rip“ (2026)
This is a solid action thriller with Teyana joining a very talented ensemble cast.
Interviews and Quotes
The Hollywood Reporter Interview (2025)
“I want to clear this up . . . I’ve seen people saying I’m a … what’s it called? A nee-po baby? Nepo baby! I’ve seen all types of stuff, like I had this rich Chinese dad or a producer dad. I was living on 144th and Seventh Avenue, and my single mom was working her ass off in corporate America to provide for me. She wanted me to have a nice party!”
The Guardian Interview (2025)
On her charatcter Perfidia, “I think she’s badass, I think she’s complex, I think she’s selfish.”
Vanity Fair Interview (2026)
“Oh my God, it’s been like, busy, busy, busy . . . But in the best way, of course. I think going from being able to work with Sean Penn, Leonardo DiCaprio to Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, I’m like, this is a lot…. To see people handling me with so much care and love, it’s been like I’ve been moving from master class to master class.”