The Red Carpet Illusion, Shattered (Sort Of)
And then Teyana Taylor just comes along and casually drops a bomb that makes you go, “Wait, why didn’t anyone think of this before?” Seriously. The woman, who, let’s not forget, just got a Golden Globe nomination (huge! this was big, really big for her), she spilled her secret to PEOPLE. And it’s not some obscure designer trick or a special diet. It’s… a very specific kind of underwear.
Yeah, you heard me. Underwear. But not just any underwear, obviously. She said her absolute go-to, her comfort holy grail for those long, brutal red carpet events, is Hanes cotton briefs. Like, the basic, everyday, probably-your-grandma-wears-them kind of Hanes cotton briefs. The ones that come in a multi-pack.
I mean, can we just take a minute? This is revolutionary. You’ve got these incredible gowns, these sculpted, architectural pieces of art that probably cost more than my car, right? And underneath it all, Teyana Taylor is rocking Hanes cotton briefs. It’s the ultimate mic drop in celebrity authenticity. And frankly, it’s pretty genius.
The Unspoken Red Carpet Truth
Look, we’ve all seen the pictures. The awkward poses trying to sit down in a mermaid gown. The desperate pleas for someone to hand them flats after the event. The way some of these dresses just look like they’re actively trying to suffocate the wearer. It’s a whole performance, a delicate balance of looking utterly flawless while probably feeling like you’re wrapped in barbed wire.
And Teyana, bless her cotton-brief-wearing heart, she gets it. She basically said she needs to be comfortable because she’s not just standing there looking pretty. She’s moving, she’s dancing, she’s probably running to catch a flight later. (Okay, maybe not running, but you get what I mean.) She’s a performer. She’s got stuff to do. And who can do anything when their insides are being squeezed into oblivion by some unforgiving shapewear? Not her, apparently. And not me either, if I’m being honest.
So, Why Aren’t All The A-Listers Doing This?
This is the question, isn’t it? If someone as incredibly stylish and visible as Teyana Taylor can pull this off, why are other celebs still seemingly suffering in silence? Is it the pressure? The unspoken rule that you must sacrifice comfort for couture?
“You’re standing for hours, you’re doing all this stuff. You have to be comfortable.” – Teyana Taylor, speaking pure, unadulterated truth to PEOPLE.
It’s probably a mix of things. There’s this whole industry built around “red carpet ready” – the stylists, the designers, the body-shapers, the whole nine yards. And sometimes, I think, they just forget that the human body actually has needs. Like, breathing. Or not having a permanent wedgie.
And let’s be real, there’s a certain expectation. You wear the gown, you wear the right undergarments. And sometimes those “right” undergarments are torture devices masquerading as seamless solutions. I’ve seen some of the contraptions these stylists recommend. They look like they were designed by someone who hates joy.
What This Actually Means
For me, this isn’t just a fun little anecdote about celebrity underwear choices. This is about realness. It’s about someone at the top of their game saying, “Yeah, I’m gonna look amazing, but I’m also going to be able to live in this outfit.” It’s a quiet rebellion against the often-ridiculous standards of Hollywood glamour.
It makes you wonder, doesn’t it? How many other perfectly reasonable, totally comfortable hacks are these celebs using that we just don’t know about? Are they secretly wearing sneakers under those floor-length gowns? Are they stashing snacks in tiny pockets we can’t see? (Not gonna lie, I hope so.)
Teyana Taylor isn’t just an actress or a singer; she’s a vibe. She’s always had this effortlessly cool, unapologetically authentic energy. And this Hanes cotton brief revelation? It just solidifies it. It’s a reminder that even in the most glamorous, high-stakes environments, a little bit of practical comfort can go a long, long way. And honestly, it makes me respect her even more. Because who cares what’s underneath as long as you look fantastic and feel good? Nobody, that’s who.
