Video: Teyana Taylor Confronts Oscars Security Guard After Being “SHOVED”

Teyana Taylor found herself in a tense moment just seconds after the Oscars 2026 broadcast wrapped, confronting a security guard during a backstage exchange that quickly drew attention inside the Dolby Theatre.

The singer and actress had been attempting to return to the stage alongside an executive for the Best Picture celebration tied to her film ‘One Battle After Another.’ But what should have been a celebratory moment instead turned heated when a guard reportedly blocked her path.

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Citing sources with direct knowledge of the situation, TMZ reports that the confrontation unfolded as attendees were moving around the stage area following the live broadcast. Taylor was heading toward the stairs when a security guard stepped in to stop her.

The guard allegedly used his body to block access and placed his hands on the performer while attempting to prevent her from moving past him.

Video recorded inside the theatre captures the Harlem native addressing the guard directly as the moment escalated. Taylor can be heard saying during the exchange.

“Don’t put your hands on a woman. He literally shoved me.

Watch the clip:

Teyana Taylor just blew up and got in a massive fight at the Oscars after “a man touched her” pic.twitter.com/DTyhdnc4rf

— Matt Wallace (@MattWallace888) March 16, 2026

Sources say the interaction quickly grew tense, with the guard continuing to control access to the stage. At one point during the exchange, he reportedly asked Taylor to apologize.

As of now, representatives for the multi-hyphenate star have not publicly commented on the situation.