Teyana Taylor Addressed Whether Or Not She's Dating Leonardo DiCaprio

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Teyana Taylor is setting the record straight.

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Brief recap: Teyana split from ex-husband Iman Shumpert last year after being married to him since 2016. They have two children together.

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So, Teyana — who is fresh off an incredible turn in last year's A Thousand and One — is currently set to star in the upcoming and untitled film from legendary director Paul Thomas Anderson, alongside Leonardo DiCaprio.

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Closeup of Teyana Taylor
Leonardo DiCaprio wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie at an event. He has a beard and styled hair
Leonardo DiCaprio wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie at an event. He has a beard and styled hair

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Last month, TMZ published a video of Teyana and Leo at a pre-Oscars party and speculated on whether they were dating — speculation that the publication themselves eventually debunked.

Teyana Taylor in a fitted, sleeveless dress, with gold accessories, at an event
Teyana Taylor in a fitted, sleeveless dress, with gold accessories, at an event
Closeup of Leonardo DiCaprio
Closeup of Leonardo DiCaprio

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In an interview with E! News, Teyana finally explained what was going on in the video and put a final end to all the rumors.

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“Leo wore extensions for the movie, and they were hurting him,” she said. “I was literally helping him with his bun.”

Leonardo DiCaprio in a suit and tie
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“And if you’ve seen the end of the video, I said something about cornbread because my chef was cooking for the whole cast,” she added. “We gotta make sure his bun is right. We gotta make sure he’s eating good.”

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As for her costar, Teyana was all praise, calling Leo "like, the best. He will cheerlead for you all the way through.”

Leonardo DiCaprio in a suit at an event
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There you have it!