On Monday night, Teyana Taylor was honored at ELLE’s 2025 Women in Hollywood event. After an introduction from Kerry Washington, Taylor took the stage and spoke about the power of sisterhood and community.
“I’ve been doing this for nearly 20 years, and I’ve been through it,” said Teyana, who wore a hooded gold Balmain gown. “But what I’ve continued to do for myself, and for others, is show up—and most importantly, showing up for the women in my life that has shaped me into who I am today.”
She continued:
“To my mom and my babies, you show up for me day after day, year after year, teaching me the power of grace, dignity, resilience, and the power to never give up. This industry can be very tough. It can be isolating. It can demand more than we ever say out loud, but along the way, I’ve been blessed with examples of women who show up with excellence and heart, and I’ve been lucky enough to be front seat to a master class of incredible women who have taught me through the power of sisterhood… collaboration is richest when it’s rooted in respect.”
Teyana added: “I love all y’all in here, so I was like, ‘I can’t miss it!’… It’s too many incredible women being honored tonight, and I don’t want to miss that picture for the world.”
Watch her speech below.
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