A viral moment from the 2026 Golden Globes, showing a highly animated Leonardo DiCaprio deep in conversation, finally has an explanation. The mystery has been solved by one of his co-stars.
The Viral Golden Globes Moment Explained
During Sunday night's ceremony, footage shared on the Golden Globes' official TikTok page captured Leonardo DiCaprio, 51, in an uncharacteristically lively and enthusiastic chat with someone seated across the table. The clip quickly sparked widespread curiosity online, with fans speculating about the identity of his conversation partner and the topic that had him so engaged.
In a new interview with Access Hollywood, actor and singer Teyana Taylor, 35, who stars alongside DiCaprio in the upcoming film "One Battle After Another," revealed that she was the person in the video. She humorously admitted that the evening was a bit of a blur, but she pinpointed the likely subject of their animated discussion.
Discussing Animated Hits and Family Favourites
"The crazy part about it is, I'm so blacked out from that day, that I want to say we might have been talking about 'KPop Demon Hunters,'" Taylor told the outlet. Her guess is rooted in family excitement, as the Netflix animated musical film had just won big at the awards. "KPop Demon Hunters" took home the awards for Best Animated Film and Best Original Song for its hit tune "Golden."
Taylor explained her personal connection to the film's victory: "I was so happy when they won, because my kids love 'KPop Demon Hunters.'" She is a mother to Iman "Junie" Tayla Shumpert Jr. and Rue Rose Shumpert. The actor also confessed she was unaware the moment was being filmed and wasn't even sure she caught everything DiCaprio was saying in the loud venue.
A Friendship Years in the Making
While fans were charmed and surprised by DiCaprio's playful demeanour in the clip, Taylor noted this side of him is nothing new to her. Their friendship spans years, originating at a legendary celebrity party. "Funny thing: Me and Leo actually met at Diana Ross's birthday party some years back and instantly became best buds," she shared in a September interview with The New York Times. "That's my wingman, my partner in crime!"
The mutual admiration is clear. DiCaprio has publicly praised Taylor's talent and personality. At the premiere of "One Battle After Another" last September, he told E! News, "She's got the best sense of humor. I knew when she was brought into this movie, I was like, 'This girl is gonna bring the heat.' And she did. She's an amazing hang. She's awesome." The pair were also seen together discussing their film at the CinemaCon 2025 Warner Bros. presentation in Las Vegas.
The revelation puts a charming cap on the viral mystery, highlighting not just a fleeting awards show interaction, but a genuine and long-standing Hollywood friendship between two stars from different cinematic worlds.
