Teyana Taylor’s Oscars moment goes viral as she snags Best Picture Oscar

Teyana Taylor briefly grabbed the Best Picture Oscar for One Battle After Another, sparking a frenzy on social media

Teyana Taylor became a viral moment at the 98th Academy Awards when she was seen briefly holding the Best Picture Oscar for One Battle After Another during the acceptance speech.

As the film’s producers came forward to accept the award, Taylor, who was celebrating the win with the cast, reached for the statuette while one of the credited producers was speaking.

Someone said she’s enjoying the moment before she returns to Tyler Perry studios…😭 https://t.co/Ti3ztjvOjJ

— 🗝️ (@DiaryOfKeysus) March 16, 2026

The unscripted move sparked reactions online, with some viewers joking that she “almost tackled him to the ground” to grab the award, while others defended her enthusiasm as an innocent expression of excitement.

Teyana Taylor almost tackling Paul Thomas then nearly getting into it with someone claiming “they touched her” #Oscars pic.twitter.com/AfgV6PdEWK

— MeghansMole©️ (@MeghansMole) March 16, 2026

Another winning meme format. Keep em coming. pic.twitter.com/hfuwb53ymh

— Joji (@jojiguy639) March 16, 2026

love seeing Teyana Taylor showing that support for Paul Thomas Anderson

— 𝙰𝚁𝙸𝚇 (@TW_NOVA_1) March 16, 2026

Although Taylor is not one of the official producers, and therefore not technically entitled to the statuette, her brief interaction highlighted the spontaneous, celebratory energy of the night.

Clips of the moment quickly circulated on social media, prompting lively discussion among fans and viewers.