Teyana Taylor

Singer, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, music video director

American Harlem, New York, USA

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger, songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, music video director
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth10/12/1990
Age35 years
BirthplaceHarlem, New York, USA

Latest News about Teyana Taylor

12/01/2026

Teyana Taylor won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another. Coverage of the win noted that she played Perfidia in Paul Thomas Anderson's film and marked a major career breakthrough for her in acting.[12]

12/01/2026

United States media reported on Taylor's Golden Globe win and highlighted the broader recognition she received for One Battle After Another, including award-season attention beyond the Golden Globes. The reporting also emphasized her transition from music and choreography into high-profile film and television roles.[1][12]

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameTeyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor
NicknameSpike Tee

Personal Life

ResidenceHarlem, New York

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated
SpouseIman Shumpert (m. 2016, sep. 2023)
Current PartnerAaron Pierre (dating since early 2025)

Family

Children
  • Iman Tayla Shumpert (b. 2015)
  • Rue Rose Shumpert (b. 08/09/2020)

Career

Debut
MixtapeFrom a Planet Called Harlem (2009)
TVMy Super Sweet 16 (MTV, 2007)
FilmMadea's Big Happy Family
Albums
  • K.T.S.E. (2018)
  • The Album (2020)
  • Escape Room (2025)
  • VII (2014)
Awards
  • Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress (One Battle After Another, 2025)
  • Two Critics Choice Awards
  • NAACP Image Award
  • BET Video Director of the Year (2020, 2023)
  • Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album (Escape Room, 2025)
  • Time's 2026 Woman of the Year
Other Ventures
  • Choreographed Beyoncé’s “Ring the Alarm” video (2006)
  • Signed with G.O.O.D. Music (2012)
  • Adidas Originals Harlem GLC sneakers (2013, fastest-selling)
  • Fade 2 Fit Workout Program (2017)
  • The Masked Singer winner (season 7, 2022)

Style Quotient

SneakersAdidas Originals Harlem GLC

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began performing at age 4
2. Directed music videos for Diddy, Queen Naija, Schoolboy Q under pseudonym Spike Tee
3. First Black woman to win BET Video Director of the Year twice
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