Teyana Taylor doesn’t have a massive role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, but her performance is unforgettable. Perfidia Beverly Hills may make her exit in the first act of the film, but the actress’ work is nonetheless front of mind when reflecting on the many great highlights of the movie. It’s created quite a huge moment in Taylor’s career, capped off with a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 2026 Oscars – but she isn’t letting herself get too lost in the experience by drafting an acceptance speech.
Don’t get it twisted: it’s not that she doesn’t expect to win, nor is it that she doesn’t care if she does. As she explained during a recent interview with People, it’s more a practice for her mental health. There is still a good amount of time between now and the Academy Award ceremony, and she isn’t making the mistake of getting to cocky about it. She explained,
