Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Teyana Taylor Defends Oscars Reaction, Fans Rally

Episode Date: March 17, 2026

Teyana Taylor, nominated for best supporting actress at the Oscars, faced criticism for her enthusiastic reaction to Amy Madigans win. Taylor defended her actions, emphasizing the importance of grace in both winning and losing. Fans rallied in her support, and her film One Battle After Another had a successful night, winning six Oscars. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/706127459642ad65

From the Daily News Now Network, this is Corey with Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Tayana Taylor, the 35-year-old actress from one battle after another, is firing back at online critics after her lively reaction at the 98th Academy Awards. Nominated for best supporting actress, she jumped up cheering when 75-year-old Amy Madigan won for weapons during the March 15th. Ceremony hosted by Conan O'Brien. Taylor's enthusiastic applause drew backlash on X the next day, with some users calling it over the top or fake. One tweet labeled her as wilding out, prompting her to, quote, tweet with a sharp reply about miserable hearts unsettled by true sportsmanship.

She emphasized clapping for others takes grace, whether winning or losing with dignity and joy. Taylor pointed out how people forget happiness amid misery, comparing critics to demons touched by holy water. Fans rallied in her defense, with one retweet she shared, noting how folks shamed her for enjoying award season, instead of looking miserable. It mirrored the support she got from nominees, including Madigan, when Taylor won earlier

at the Golden Globes on January 9th. Meanwhile, her film won battle after another, dominated with six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson, highlighting a big night beyond the drama. Support for this D&N episode comes from our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SoulyPillow.com