Teyana Taylor

Director · Cast

Born

December 10, 1990 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Birth name

Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Taylor

Teyana Taylor is an American actress, singer, dancer, and director. After an early career in music, she established herself in film with standout roles that highlighted her versatility. She earned critical acclaim and the National Board of Review’s Breakthrough Performance Award for A Thousand and One (2023), starred in Eddie Murphy’s Coming 2 America (2021), and consolidated her reputation with One Battle After Another (2025). Beyond acting, she directs music videos under the name “Spike Tee,” winning BET Awards in 2020 and 2023, and has expanded her influence through fashion and fitness ventures, affirming her place as a multifaceted figure in contemporary culture.