Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Choreographer, Model, Music video director, Actor, Rapper
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Iman Shumpert (2016-2024)
Children
2 children
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Popularity
Tier S -- 1,560,429 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 19
Career
Career spanning 15 years (2010-2025)
Year context
Born in 1990 -- German reunification; Hubble Space Telescope launched; George H. W. Bush was US president
Year 1990 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Horse
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Recognized
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Giving
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
27
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Filmography (8)
AWARDS (3)
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2026
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Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
2026
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Golden Globe Awards
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Biography
Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert (born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, actress, dancer and choreographer. In 2005, she signed a record deal with Pharrell Williams' Star Trak Entertainment imprint. Afterwards, she choreographed the music video for "Ring the Alarm" by Beyoncé. Taylor would then appear on MTV's My Super Sweet 16, prior to the 2008 release of her debut single "Google Me". Soon after, she landed (uncredited) guest features on the songs "Dark Fantasy" and "Hell of a Life" by Kanye West, from his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010).
As an actress, Taylor has acted in the VH1 television series The Breaks, Lee Daniels' Star, and the Amazon Prime film Coming 2 America. Additionally, she starred in the VH1 reality show Teyana and Iman with her husband, basketball player Iman Shumpert. Taylor has collaborated with musicians such as Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Missy Elliott, and has co-written songs for several artists, including Usher, Chris Brown, and Omarion.
In 2022, Taylor competed in season seven of The Masked Singer as "Firefly" of Team Good. During the finals, Taylor was declared the winner. At 31 years old, she became the youngest "winner" in the show's history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Teyana Taylor?
Teyana Taylor is 35 years old, born on .
Where was Teyana Taylor born?
Teyana Taylor was born in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Teyana Taylor been in?
Teyana Taylor has 8 credits in our database. Notable titles include All's Fair (2025), One Battle After Another (2025), STRAW (2025), Coming 2 America (2021), The Trap (2019).
What is Teyana Taylor known for?
Teyana Taylor is primarily known as an actor. Teyana Me Shay Jacqueli Shumpert (born December 10, 1990) is an American singer, actress, dancer and choreographer. In 2005, she signed a record deal with…
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