Teyana Taylor

Teyana Taylor
Taylor in April 2023
Born
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor[1]

(1990-12-10) December 10, 1990
New York City, U.S.
Other names
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • dancer
  • model
  • music video director
  • choreographer
Years active2005–present
Works
Spouse
Iman Shumpert
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(m. 2016; div. 2024)​
Children2
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Labels
Websiteteyanataylor.com

Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Taylor (born December 10, 1990)[8] is an American singer-songwriter, actress, model, dancer, choreographer, and music video director.[9] She became well known for her guest appearances on Kanye West's "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life", both from his album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010).

Her first acting roles were in Stomp the Yard: Homecoming (2010) and Madea's Big Happy Family (2011).[10] She later starred in the comedy sequel Coming 2 America (2021).

In 2025, Taylor played Perfidia Beverly Hills in the movie One Battle After Another, for which she won a Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ Taylor in Teyana Taylor Asks Iman Shumpert 30 Questions (YouTube). GQ. July 23, 2019. Event occurs at 10:08. Archived from the original on November 1, 2020. Retrieved October 29, 2020. What is my middle name? Me Shay Jacqueli.
  2. ↑ Aaron A. (August 1, 2019). "ScHoolboy Q, YG & Ty Dolla $ign Turn Up The Drive-In For "Lies" Video". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on August 1, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's Relationship Timeline".
  4. ↑ Mitchell, Gail (November 12, 2020). "Kehlani, Jhené Aiko, Teyana Taylor and Summer Walker on the State of R&B". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 31, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Teyana Taylor". TimeOut. Sydney. April 30, 2019. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  6. ↑ Rose, Anna (December 5, 2020). "Teyana Taylor has announced her retirement from music". NME. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Please Take A Look Inside Teyana Taylor, And Imman Shumpert's Glamorous World With A Sneak Peek At Their New E! Show". Amico Hoops. June 21, 2021. Archived from the original on July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Happy Birthday To New Rochelles Teyana Taylor". New Rochelle Daily Voice. Archived from the original on August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2018.
  9. ↑ Petrarca, Emilia. "Everything You Need to Know About Teyana Taylor, the Dancer in Kanye West's "Fade" She is also famous for her brand new movie in the Eddie Murphy film Coming 2 America as Bopoto Izzi Video". W Magazine. Archived from the original on July 9, 2018. Retrieved June 4, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Teyana Taylor Signs to Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music". Rap-Up.com. May 14, 2012. Archived from the original on July 11, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2012.
  11. ↑ Seitz, Loree (2025-06-17). "Tyler Perry's 'Straw' Scores Biggest Netflix Movie Audience of 2025 With Nearly 50 Million Views in 2nd Week". TheWrap. Retrieved 2025-11-04.
  12. ↑ Dixon, Marcus James (2025-10-16). "'One Battle' star Teyana Taylor moves past Elle Fanning, Ariana Grande to claim No. 1 in Best Supporting Actress Oscar predictions". Gold Derby. Retrieved 2025-10-21.

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