Oscar nominee in Academy Awards backstage row after alleged shoving

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16 Mar 2026 • 9:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • American actor Teyana Taylor confronted a man backstage at the Academy Awards after alleging he "put his hands" on and "shoved" her.
  • The incident occurred as Taylor navigated a busy crowd at the Dolby Theatre following Sunday night's awards ceremony.
  • Footage shows Taylor telling the unseen man, "You're a man putting your hands on a female. That's very rude."
  • She reiterated her complaint, stating, "Do not touch me, do not shove me, do not push me."
  • Taylor was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, which went on to win several major awards, including Best Picture.

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