Teyana Taylor's Favorite Film Is a Classic 90s Romantic Comedy
After her scene-stealing performance in a new blockbuster thriller, Teyana Taylor is sharing more about her personal tastes. From her favorite bands to her go-to vacation spot, the actress opens up about what she loves, including the one classic film she has watched more times than she can count.
It's hard to miss the buzz surrounding Paul Thomas Anderson's latest epic, One Battle After Another. The revolutionary thriller has become the talk of 2025, and while not everyone was won over, it captivated most critics and audiences, setting it up for a big night at the 2026 Oscars. The film boasts a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and the memorably named Chase Infiniti. Yet, many argue the true standout is Teyana Taylor. Portraying Perfidia Beverly Hills, the fiery, gun-wielding wife of DiCaprio's character, Taylor commands the screen in every scene she's in. This role marks a new high in a career that has steadily gained momentum since she shifted her focus from music to acting. With her performance on everyone's lips, public curiosity about Taylor's own interests has skyrocketed.
A Surprising Cinematic Favorite
When asked about her personal preferences, Taylor didn't hesitate to name a beloved classic. “My favorite movie of all time is Pretty Woman,” she told Us magazine. “I’ve watched it so many times.” The 1990 romantic comedy, directed by Garry Marshall, became an instant phenomenon thanks to the incredible on-screen chemistry between Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in their first pairing. The movie was a massive box office success, pulling in over $460 million on a modest $14 million budget.
The film's success was particularly transformative for Roberts, who went from being a relative unknown to an Oscar-nominated star practically overnight. Pretty Woman remains a timeless classic, a fact that holds true even though Gere himself has expressed his dislike for the film in the years since its release.
More Than Just Movies
Her top film choice was just one of several tidbits shared in a feature titled "'25 Things You Didn’t Know About Me'." Taylor also gave fans a peek into her other interests. She named a biography on fashion designer Gianna Versace as her favorite book and picked Hawaii as her ultimate vacation destination. She also listed her favorite “old school rock bands” as Green Day and Blink-182, a statement that might make some fans feel a bit long in the tooth. Dont worry, you're still cool.
Personal Life and Lasting Tastes
The actress also touched on her personal life, including her relationship with NBA player Iman Shumpert. Her connection to him likely influenced her choice of the Sacramento Kings as her favorite sports team. When prompted to list her favorite things about him, Taylor candidly replied, “his height and his man parts”. The couple's marriage ended in divorce in 2024.
While her romantic life has changed, her love for her favorite movie has not. In a recent 2025 interview with Letterboxd, Taylor once again named Pretty Woman as one of her ‘Four Favourites,’ proving her affection for the iconic Hollywood love story is as strong as ever.