In a recent episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, the talented Teyana Taylor made an appearance and left the audience in awe. Known for her skills as an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, and model, Taylor gave a critically acclaimed performance in the movie A th1.
During her chat with Jimmy Kimmel, Taylor opened up about her experience working with the legendary Eddie Murphy in the upcoming sequel, Coming to America. Despite being young, Taylor expressed her nervousness and excitement about working with Murphy, as she was a huge fan of the first movie. The opportunity to be a part of the sequel was a dream come true for her.
But that’s not all. Taylor also attended the iconic Met Gala. In fact, she brought a photograph to the show featuring herself alongside A-listers JLo, Margot Robbie, and Billie Eilish. In the photograph, JLo can be seen adjusting Taylor’s clothing. Taylor humorously explained that she had gotten stuck in her outfit after indulging in some Chick-fil-A at the event and needed JLo‘s help to fix it. What started as a random encounter turned into an iconic moment as JLo, along with Robbie and Eilish, came to Taylor’s rescue.
Interestingly, the photograph was taken by a young lady who happened to walk out of the bathroom at that moment. The live photo feature on her phone gave the image a unique touch, with Margot Robbie appearing to dance in the still shot. Taylor described it as a truly memorable and hilarious moment.
This was Taylor’s third time attending the Met Gala, and she didn’t disappoint with her outfit. In previous years, she had brought in a sack of Popeyes chicken, showing her love for the fast-food chain. This time, she collaborated with designer Tom Brown to create a bag in the shape of a big flower, big enough to fit in some snacks like sour straws and Skittles. Although she initially worried about being banned from the event, she recalled how Anna Wintour, the Vogue editor-in-chief, supported her and let her “sneak” her food in.
As the conversation shifted, Taylor also discussed her recent movie release, 1001. She revealed that while filming, she was dealing with postpartum depression, which helped her tap into her emotional side for the role. She shared that one of the scenes from the movie that always brought her to tears was from Will Smith’s performance in The Pursuit of Happiness. Seeing Smith’s character getting a job and walking through New York struck a chord with her as a parent, and she found it easy to connect with the emotions of the scene.
In the end, Taylor’s charismatic personality and impressive talent shone through, leaving viewers eagerly awaiting her future projects. Be sure to catch Teyana Taylor in 1001, available on demand now.
