Fans Finally Know Who Leonardo DiCaprio Was Talking to in the Viral K-Pop Golden Globes Video

Leonardo DiCaprio’s animated moment at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards had fans talking, and now we finally know who he was speaking to in that viral clip. The actor’s co-star from One Battle After Another, Teyana Taylor, revealed that she was the person on the receiving end of Leo’s conversation.

Taylor told Access Hollywood that the two were talking about KPop Demon Hunters, the hit animated Netflix film, while celebrating their movie’s wins for Best Original Song – Motion Picture and Best Motion Picture – Animated. It was a lighthearted moment amidst a night of major career milestones.

And the crazy part about it is, I’m so blacked out from that day, that I want to say we may have been talking about KPop Demon Hunters, she said. Because I was so happy when they won, because my kids love KPop Demon Hunters.

The actress explained that the energy of the room had her in a great mood. So, I was over there just jamming, and I think he just caught me jamming and we started talking about it, she shared with the outlet.

The actress admitted that she didn’t fully catch what DiCaprio was saying at the time due to the loud atmosphere. But I just don’t remember what he was saying, I don’t even think I really heard what he was saying, she added.

@accesshollywood The mystery has been solved! We now know who Leonardo DiCaprio was talking to during his viral #GoldenGlobes moment! #awardseason ♬ original sound – Access Hollywood

I was probably just laughing and kiki-ing back and had no clue back and had no clue what he’s saying, Taylor joked. She also mentioned that she went along with the lip-reading experts who suggested they were discussing the animated film.

The clip went viral because DiCaprio clearly appeared to be mouthing the word KPop while interacting with someone at the event. Fans speculated for weeks about who he was speaking to before Taylor confirmed her identity during recent press appearances.

Speaking to Us Weekly this week about the viral moment, Taylor reaffirmed the story. Oh, my God. He was talking to me. That’s what makes it even funnier, she said about the interaction.

This revelation finally clears up the mystery behind the much-discussed Golden Globes video. It showcases a rare, playful side of DiCaprio that the public rarely gets to see behind the scenes of high-pressure award shows.

Leonardo DiCaprio has remained a central figure in the 2026 awards season following his performance in One Battle After Another, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The film marks a significant departure from his recent roles and features an ensemble cast including Regina Hall, Sean Penn, and Alana Haim.

The project is reportedly based on Thomas Pynchon’s novel Vineland, set in a contemporary California landscape.

DiCaprio also remains deeply involved in his environmental activism through the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Recently, he has been using his platform to advocate for the protection of indigenous lands in the Amazon rainforest.

Teyana Taylor’s career is also reaching new heights following her breakout dramatic turn in A Thousand and One and her role in the Anderson project. She is currently slated to star in an upcoming Dionne Warwick biopic, a project she has been developing for several years.

The film KPop Demon Hunters, which sparked the viral conversation, has been a massive success for Netflix since its release. It features the voices of various global stars and follows a girl group that moonlights as supernatural warriors.

The 83rd Golden Globes served as a major night for the entire cast of One Battle After Another, solidifying its place as a frontrunner for the upcoming Academy Awards. The chemistry between the cast members has been a highlight of the current press circuit.

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