Teyana Taylor Opens Up About Being Misunderstood Because Of Her Strong Features: They Treat Me Like I’m Tough When I’m Really A Princess’

Teyana Taylor Opens Up About Being Misunderstood Because Of Her Strong Features: They Treat Me Like I’m Tough When I’m Really A Princess’

#TeyanaTaylor is opening up about the challenges of being misunderstood because of her appearance.

In a newly published #Allure cover story, the 35-year-old actress and singer reflected on how her strong features and androgynous look have shaped people’s perceptions of her. “I got strong features. I look very androgynous, and I think people get intimidated just by looking at me,” she explained. “I don’t get a lot of grace. They treat me like I’m tough when I’m really a princess. I am just a girl.”

Taylor also addressed the pressure placed on Black women to constantly appear strong, saying, “We’re Superwoman all the time. When do we ever get to take our cape off?” The entertainer, who previously reminded Black women that “Our softness is not a liability” during her 2026 #GoldenGlobes speech, admitted that negative online commentary can still hurt her feelings despite her seemingly tough exterior.

“My muscle memory is love,” she shared, adding that she sometimes struggles to understand why people aren’t happy for her success.