Academy ‘Extremely Upset’ After Teyana Taylor Says Oscars Security Shoved Her

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has expressed its extreme upset after Teyana Taylor claimed that she was shoved by Oscars security during the 94th Academy Awards.

According to a statement released by the Academy, an employee of an outside security firm hired for the Oscars had 'incidental contact' with the actress, which it called 'not acceptable.'

The incident occurred on March 17, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, where the 94th Academy Awards took place. Teyana Taylor, who was a presenter at the event, took to social media to share her experience, stating that she was shoved by security.

The Academy's statement reads: 'The Academy is extremely upset to hear that Teyana Taylor was subjected to unacceptable treatment by a security employee during the 94th Academy Awards.'

The incident has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many calling for greater accountability and sensitivity from event security.

The Academy has promised to investigate the incident and take necessary actions to prevent such incidents in the future.

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