At the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards on January 11, 2026, Teyana Taylor was awarded Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role as Perfidia in One Battle After Another, a film that led the night with multiple wins at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Taylor’s victory marked her first Golden Globe Award, and she delivered an emotional acceptance speech upon being announced as the winner.
Overcome with emotion onstage, Taylor began by admitting that she “almost didn’t even write a speech” because she didn’t expect to win, her voice breaking as she addressed the crowd. During her remarks, she playfully called out to her children watching from upstairs, urging them to put down their phones and pay attention. She thanked her “tribe,” her family, and the cast and crew of One Battle After Another, including director Paul Thomas Anderson, whom she affectionately referenced with gratitude for his guidance and vision in the project.
Taylor’s speech transitioned into a powerful message of representation and encouragement, particularly aimed at women and girls of color. She told “my brown sisters and little brown girls” watching the broadcast that their “softness is not a liability,” their depth is “not too much,” and their light “does not need permission to shine,” affirming that they belong in every room they enter and that their voices and dreams deserve space.
The win, part of a standout night at the Golden Globes that also saw One Battle After Another and other films and series honored across major categories, was met with widespread applause from fellow nominees and attendees, highlighting a memorable moment in this year’s awards season.
