Though Leonardo DiCaprio did not win at Sunday’s Golden Globes, he created a memorable Leonardo DiCaprio viral moment during a commercial break when he was caught enthusiastically chatting with someone off-camera. The woman featured in the widely shared video has now confirmed her identity and shared details about the conversation, shedding light on the buzz surrounding the clip.
The Star Reveals the Mystery Behind the Viral Clip
Teyana Taylor, DiCaprio’s co-star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s film One Battle After Another and a Golden Globe winner herself, confirmed in a recent Access Hollywood interview that the viral footage shows her speaking with DiCaprio. She revealed,
“He was talking to me, yes,”
confirming the speculated connection.
Taylor, 35, described her state during the event as somewhat overwhelmed by the excitement, saying she was
“so blacked out from that day”
and wasn’t entirely sure of the conversation’s subject. She speculated,
“I want to say we might’ve been talking about KPop Demon Hunters,”
though she could not recall the details clearly.
Possible Topic Linked to KPop Demon Hunters’ Award Win
Many social media users who analyzed the clip through lip reading suggested DiCaprio mouthed “the KPop thing,” assuming the topic was the emotional victory of the Netflix animated movie KPop Demon Hunters in winning Best Original Song. This lines up with Taylor’s comments, as she said,
“I was so happy when they won because my kids love KPop Demon Hunters, so I was over there just jamming,”
explaining her engagement with the song’s success.
She also described how DiCaprio “caught me jamming,” which inspired the spontaneous interaction that became the viral video. However, Taylor admitted,
“I just don’t remember what he was saying, I don’t even think I really even heard what he was saying, I probably was just laughing and kiki’ing back and had no clue what he was saying.”
Personal Connection Enhances Understanding of the Moment
Taylor noted that she saw several online lip-reading interpretations of the exchange, which helped her piece together the subject of DiCaprio’s comments. She said,
“I didn’t know that that moment was being captured,”
expressing surprise at the clip going viral.
Regarding DiCaprio’s personality, Taylor described the energy shown in the footage as typical for him. They had previously met at Diana Ross’ birthday party years ago before working together on One Battle After Another, where she remembers their playful interaction involving chewing gum and having fun. “He’s a good time,” Taylor said, emphasizing, “That’s really my family.”
Taylor’s Award Win Highlights Their On-Screen Roles
In the film, Taylor plays the former romantic partner of DiCaprio’s character and the mother of their daughter, portrayed by Chase Infiniti, who is also nominated for a Golden Globe. Taylor’s heartfelt acceptance speech for her Golden Globe win on Sunday added another highlight to the event’s buzz.
Both Taylor and DiCaprio are expected to receive Oscar nominations when they are announced on January 22. Their movie One Battle After Another is highly favored by awards pundits as a strong contender for Best Picture.
Why This Viral Moment Matters
This unexpected glimpse into DiCaprio’s off-stage interaction provides a refreshingly candid look at the star’s personality during a tense and competitive awards night. It also underscores the growing impact of social media, where even brief, informal exchanges can spark widespread interest and discussion. The clip’s connection to recent industry buzz around KPop Demon Hunters highlights how pop culture moments continue to intertwine at these high-profile events.
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Oscars, moments like these keep viewers engaged beyond the formal proceedings, revealing the human side of celebrated actors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and the supportive community around them.
