Teyana Taylor was a top winner on Sunday at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, which honours Black actors, singers, and sports stars.
The One Battle After Another actor took home four awards, including the special, noncompetitive honor of Icon of the Year, presented by singer Janet Jackson. She also won the Fashion Vanguard Award, Best Actress, and Video Director of the Year for the short film Escape Room.
“There would be no me without you,” Taylor said to Jackson during a tearful acceptance speech for the Icon of the Year award, which BET describes as honouring those who have paid homage to music, entertainment, advocacy, and community impact.
“I worked my a** off 20 years for this. So, I’m not accepting what I’ve earned with arrogance; I’m accepting what I’ve earned with gratitude,” she said.
The BET Awards were held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles and broadcast live on BET, as well as multiple Paramount-owned channels.
