
Iman Shumpert may have parted ways with Teyana Taylor, but his admiration for her talent remains unaffected.
After her stunning performance in Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” (2025), Teyana has snagged the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress and earned an Academy Award nomination. In a recent chat with TMZ Sports, Shumpert couldn’t help but celebrate his ex-wife’s remarkable achievements.
“She did well,” Shumpert said. “She did well, for sure.”
According to TMZ Sports, he also said their co-parenting is going swimmingly … and their two daughters, Iman “Junie” Tayla, and Rue Rose, are doing great.
Iman Shumpert Praises Teyana Taylor's Recent Success After Divorce | Click to read more https://t.co/G6pHQJXwDv pic.twitter.com/oOayGF1QQx
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) March 29, 2026
Taylor, who recently got into a massive fight at OSCAR after a man touched her, filed for divorce from Shumpert in 2023, and they finalized their divorce in 2024, ending their eight-year marriage. During this time, there were various conflicts between them.
Taylor requested a 20-day jail sentence and financial penalties for the former Cleveland Cavaliers star. In response, Shumpert’s attorney asserted his client’s innocence and challenged the validity of Taylor’s claims. Following Shumpert’s recent statement, it seems that the situation has finally calmed down. Love and respect can transcend relationships, and it is clear that Iman remains a proud supporter of his ex-wife.
Shumpert may have divorced Taylor, but he is currently making headlines with a recent rumored relationship change. A video has been circulating on social media in which Shumpert interrupts an interview of three women to kiss one of them.
Iman Shumpert interrupted his wife’s interview to kiss her live pic.twitter.com/SxgG1oXyk1
— The Net Daily (@TheNetDaily) March 23, 2026
Many social media posts have suggested she is his new wife, while others believe she is his girlfriend. Despite the uncertainty surrounding their relationship, one thing that caught everyone’s attention was the way Shumpert kissed her during the interview. This action drew criticism, with many people claiming it might have been the reason Taylor left him.
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