Actress Teyana Taylor addressed a viral video involving Leonardo DiCaprio at the latest Golden Globes, clarifying confusion about their interaction. During her January 14 appearance on The Tonight Show, she explained the context behind the clip that caught widespread attention, which prominently featured Leonardo DiCaprio’s lively expressions at the ceremony.
The Golden Globe winner discussed the video with host Jimmy Fallon, noting how the energetic facial reactions shown contrast with his usual reserved demeanor. The clip circulated widely after the ceremony, leading many to speculate on the exact nature of DiCaprio’s conversation.
Clarifying the Viral Golden Globes Clip Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio
Teyana Taylor stated that the viral footage did not show Leonardo DiCaprio speaking directly to her, as some viewers believed. The confusion stemmed from her interview with Access Hollywood on January 13, where she described a casual moment with DiCaprio involving discussions about the animated movie KPop Demon Hunters.
She explained that her two daughters are avid fans of the film, which had recently won awards for Best Motion Picture (Animated) and Best Original Song at the Golden Globes. This added to her excitement during the event and contributed to speculation surrounding her connection with DiCaprio that night.
Insights Into Leonardo DiCaprio’s Conversations and Teyana’s Reaction
Reflecting on the viral clip, Taylor said,
“So when I first seen it, I didn’t watch the whole thing. So I was like ‘Oh you’re talking about KPop Demon Hunters, he’s talking about me.’ But then I watched it and they was doing the lip-read thing and I had to call Leo. I was like, ‘You can’t be talking to me, were you talking to me?’ Because I already told people you was talking to me. So apparently he had two KPop Demon Hunter conversations that night, so KPop Demon Hunters was just in his mouth all night.”
Taylor added,
“And I’m like ‘Who else is you kekeing with like that?’ Because literally that’s how we talk, with animated gestures. So I had a little friendly jealousy, I was like ‘Who else are you chewing your invisible gum with?’ He didn’t even remember who he was talking to. He was like ‘I don’t even know.’”
Taylor’s remarks reveal her mix of amusement and frustration over the viral moment, highlighting how multiple conversations about KPop Demon Hunters may have caused the confusion. DiCaprio’s animated gestures in the video contrast with his typically quiet nature, underscoring the unexpected nature of the clip’s popularity.
The interaction’s viral status demonstrates how moments from major events like the Golden Globes can be easily misunderstood or exaggerated online. Taylor’s explanation helps fans better understand the context, showing that even brief exchanges with famous figures can be misinterpreted.
