The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has responded to an incident involving actress Teyana Taylor and security personnel at the recent Oscars ceremony. Taylor, 35, reported that a security guard had inappropriate physical contact with her during the event.

According to video footage that circulated on social media, Taylor was involved in a backstage confrontation with a security official. In the video, Taylor can be heard saying "You put your hands on a female" and describing the individual's behavior as rude.

The Academy issued a statement acknowledging the incident, saying that an employee of an outside security firm hired for the ceremony had "incidental contact" with the actress. The organization characterized this contact as "not acceptable" and expressed that they were "extremely upset" about the situation.

Taylor, known for her role in "One Battle After Another," shared her account of the incident on social media platform X, where the video gained significant attention. The actress appeared to be addressing concerns about how she was treated by security personnel during the high-profile entertainment industry event.

The Academy did not immediately provide details about any disciplinary action taken regarding the security firm or the specific employee involved in the incident. The organization typically employs external security companies to manage safety and crowd control during major awards ceremonies.