Teyana Taylor shared details about her immediate connection with Julia Roberts after they first met at the 2026 Golden Globes Awards. Taylor described how their introduction sparked an instant friendship, a remarkable moment considering her admiration for Roberts.
Starstruck and Emotional Encounter
During an interview with People Magazine, Taylor revealed how overwhelmed she felt when encountering Roberts on the event’s carpet. She recounted,
“Everybody knows that I love Julia Roberts,”
expressing her longstanding admiration.
Taylor added,
“I’m obsessed with her. And she was on the carpet at the same time I was on the carpet, but it was the part where it’s all the videos and stuff happening, so we wasn’t in front of cameras.”
This setting made the encounter more intimate and less formal.
Recalling the moment, Taylor said,
“They brought her over and I looked, and I started backing up and my eyes was watering and she was coming closer,”
followed by,
“And I said, ‘Don’t come an inch closer.’ And she was coming closer, and then I just dived into her arms and it was just so amazing.”
The actress emphasized the instant nature of their bond, stating, “We was like instant besties.”
Support During a Pivotal Award Moment
Taylor described how Roberts’s presence provided comfort when she won the Best Supporting Actress award for her role in One Battle After Another. She shared,
“She was standing up when I won and I just dived into her arms again, and it was just so amazing.”
Reflecting on their connection, Taylor concluded,
“So yeah, she’s my bestie in my head, even if she don’t know it.”
Significance of the Connection
This unexpected friendship between Teyana Taylor and Julia Roberts highlights the personal connections that can emerge even amid high-profile events like the Golden Globes. Taylor’s meaningful experience reflects both her admiration for Roberts and a genuine human connection beyond the spotlight, which could inspire deeper friendships within the entertainment industry going forward.
