Academy ‘extremely upset’ after Teyana Taylor demands security at Oscars 2026
The Academy released a statement after Teyana Taylor reported being abused by a security guard at the Oscars. Both the academy and the security firm addressed the incident and promised to improve the guest experience.
Oscar nominee Teyana Taylor recently raised concerns about her treatment by a security guard during the closing moments of the Academy Awards ceremony, prompting responses from both the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the associated security firm.
The incident was captured on social media footage, where Taylor can be heard objecting to the guard’s behavior and asking him not to touch or push her. In the clip she can be heard saying, “A man putting his hands on a woman, you’re so rude,” she added, adding, “He literally pushed me. Don’t touch me, don’t push me.”
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Responding to the incident, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said it was “extremely disturbed” to learn of what happened. in a statement to Entertainment WeeklyThe Academy stressed that although an external security vendor was involved in the negotiations, the guest experience remains its responsibility.
“We have worked with Teyana over the past several months during awards season, and she has been nothing short of remarkable, supportive, kind, and community-minded,” the statement said. The statement said the behavior was “not acceptable” and appropriate steps were being taken to prevent a recurrence.
The security firm involved was Security Industry Specialists, Inc. acknowledged the incident and described it as a “brief conversation” that involved “casual contact”. The company said the situation does not reflect its professional standards and has been addressed internally.
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talking to tmz After the ceremony, Taylor said that she does not tolerate “insults”, especially when “inappropriate and unprovoked”. She also dismissed speculation surrounding the moment and said she was “proud” and “happy” despite the episode.
Separately, the singer-actor addressed another viral Oscars moment — his enthusiastic support when Amy Madigan won Best Supporting Actress Weapon. Reflecting on reactions online, Taylor said that many people are not accustomed to “winning spectacularly” or celebrating the success of others.
He also clarified his playful onstage conversation with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson while presenting Best Picture, calling it an “inside joke.”
Teyana Taylor was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance one fight after another. However, she lost the award to Amy Madigan, who won the award Weapon.