Teyana Taylor Calls Oscar Nom ‘A Soft Yes From the Universe’ After Years of Struggle

Teyana Taylor Calls Oscar Nom ‘A Soft Yes From the Universe’ After Years of Struggle

Teyana Taylor is soaking in a major career milestone — and doing it with gratitude, tears, and a whole lot of heart. The multi-hyphenate star took to social media to celebrate being named an Academy Award nominee, calling the moment a dream come true for the “little Harlem girl” who always believed.

In a deeply personal message, Teyana reflected on the long road that led her here, admitting her career has been filled with battles, doubt, and moments of uncertainty. She described the nomination as a gentle reminder that dreams survive — even when the journey feels exhausting — calling it a “soft, beautiful ‘yes’ from the universe.”

The actress and performer made it clear this moment wasn’t just about recognition, but preparation. “The weight/wait was not punishment,” she shared, saying it was all part of what had already been written. Teyana credited her faith, calling herself emotional, humbled, and grateful as she gave glory to God.

She also made sure to share the spotlight, shouting out the entire One Battle After Another (OBAA) family, including cast and crew members she says deserve the honor just as much. Teyana thanked the Warner Bros. team for trusting the vision and helping bring the project to life.

A special note was reserved for filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, whom she credited for his vision, trust, and brilliance. Calling her gratitude “endless,” Teyana made it clear the collaboration played a major role in this defining chapter of her career.

Closing out her message, Teyana summed up the moment simply: she’s emotional, humbled, and full — and says her life is forever changed. With awards season officially heating up, all eyes are now on what this nomination could mean for her next chapter.