During the ceremony, Taylor enthusiastically cheered for Amy Madigan who won the award for her role in 'Weapons'Photo: AFPTeyana Taylor has responded to online criticism following her reaction to losing the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2026 Academy Awards. During the ceremony on March 15, presenter Zoe Saldaña announced Amy Madigan as the winner for her role in Weapons. Taylor, who had been nominated for her performance in One Battle After Another, was seen standing, applauding and cheering immediately after the result was revealed. One post described the reaction as unusual, with a user claiming “something was off” and suggesting she was “wildin at the Oscar's”. One supporter wrote, “People really watched Teyana Taylor enjoy herself all throughout award season and decided that was embarrassing.

Source: The Express Tribune March 17, 2026 16:47 UTC