Teyana Taylor told a security guard not to put his hands on her moments after the Oscars broadcast ended.
As TMZ notes, Taylor was involved in a heated exchange with a security guard inside the Dolby Theatre. The actress was attempting to head back onstage for the Best Picture photo with her “One Battle After Another” co-stars.
However, the situation escalated when a security guard allegedly blocked Taylor’s path while she was attempting to access the stage area. The exchange drew attention from nearby attendees with video footage later circulating online.
According the outlet, the security guard used his body to block Taylor, using his hands to physically hold her back and push her away from the stage.
“He literally shoved me.”
In the video, Taylor can be heard telling the guard not to put his hands on a woman. When others tried to calm her down, she told them, “He literally shoved me.” TMZ sources say the moment became intense as the guard tried to control who could access the stage. He was reportedly asked to apologize to Taylor.
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Prior to the intense moment, the 35-year-old star was in high spirits following her nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another. The movie won six awards including Best Casting, Best Film Editing, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Last month the multihyphenate entertainer won a Golden Globe for supporting actress in the motion picture. “I almost didn’t even write a speech because I didn’t think I would [win],” Taylor trailed off as she broke into tears onstage.