Acting
Teyana Taylor
- Born
- Dec 10, 1990 · Age 35
- Place of birth
- Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Gender
- Female
- Movie credits
- 34
- TV credits
- 34
- Directing credits
- 3
Also known as (4)
- Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert
- Teyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor
- Spike Tee
- Jimmy Neutch
Biography
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueline Taylor (/tiˈɑːnə/; born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, choreographer, and music video director. Her accolades include a Golden Globe Award, two Critics' Choice Awards, and an NAACP Image Award, along with nominations for an Academy Award, two Actor Awards, a British Academy Film Award, and a Grammy Award. She was named one of Time's 2026 Women of the Year. At age 15, she choreographed the video for "Ring the Alarm" by Beyoncé and signed a recording contract with the Neptunes' Star Trak Entertainment. During this period, Taylor…
