On today’s episode of “Tamron Hall,” in a daytime exclusive interview, the multi-talented Teyana Taylor spoke about her incredible career, from the Oscar® buzz surrounding her critically acclaimed role in “A Thousand And One” to her newest project, “The Book Of Clarence.” Taylor opened up about the recognition she has received professionally including the love and praise from icons Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ava DuVernay and Regina King.

Taylor also discussed the joys and hilarious moments of motherhood with her two daughters, Junie and Rue. Later, Taylor was joined by her co-star RJ Cyler as the pair dished about their new film, “The Book Of Clarence.” The duo shared how their familial chemistry came to life on screen and how the entire cast bonded over meals prepared by Taylor including a Thanksgiving feast. More inside and a video clip…

Teyana Taylor gets emotional talking about spending time with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Ava DuVernay and Regina King:

“It’s so crazy because they were having the screening and I just happened to be walking in the lobby because I was staying there and the way they loved on me and just embraced me was amazing. You know, I remember around a time when I retired, I would say little things like, ‘We always yell women empowerment, you know, what are we really empowering one another when a brunch is done?’ You know, we show up to these brunches and everybody’s like, ‘Oh, empower women! Women empowerment! Women empowerment!’ And then it’s just like the moment that brunch is over… it’s just not that, you know? So to walk into these rooms, whether it’s on purpose, or by accident, and to be loved on and appreciated and seen and heard, it means a lot. And it is genuine, you know. And it’s from women that I look up to that probably two years ago probably didn’t even know my name, you know or who I was. What was crazy with this moment is I was like, ‘Oh my god, like I don’t want to walk up. I don’t want to invade anybody’s personal space’ and it was like Aunjanue was like, ‘OH MY GOD!!! TEYANA!!!’ And I was just really shocked because as badly as I wanted this picture to happen, I wasn’t gonna be the one to ask you know? Because I am the fan at this table so I don’t want to be that person. And I just remember Ava taking out her phone and she’s like, ‘Let’s get this moment for Aunjanue.’ You know what I am saying, it was a moment because I was like, ‘Yea girl! She asked me!’ Like I wanted this moment but I wanted to like blend too. Like I’m the newest little diva let me like, blend in and you know,. But it was just amazing.”

RJ Cyler on the natural chemistry between him and Teyana:

“Just raw reality, to be honest. I think throughout the filming process, we got to learn to care for each other, you feel me, just as a cast. And so, in that scene, it was almost just like watching my actual sister, you know, go through something and me not want to let that happen. It’s like that protection of [one another], it became real. So with you watching those screeners, it’s just mutual care.”

Teyana Taylor talks about her two girls Junie and Rue:

“Yeah, it’s so crazy because earlier today I was on Twitter and see [Junie] did a whole interview with ET that I didn’t know about on the carpet. It was like, ‘Exclusive! Junie on ET.’ I said, ‘Wait, what?’ Junie is crazy on the red carpet. She did an interview and she’s like ‘I hope my mom gets all of the awards because she’s very talented’ and then she proceeds to say, ‘And I just want to say, I love all of you guys, love my fans, I love my -.’ Honest to God, this is on Instagram. Junie is that girl!” Tamron steps in to ask “What is the lesson you think you’re meant to learn with Junie?” Taylor responds, “You know, having Junie and having Rue has definitely made me spare a few more apologies to my mom. ‘Cause I’m like ‘Girlllll! Girl, girl.’ Tamron again jumps in to say, “But Rue seems quiet?’ Taylor answers, “I thought that until ‘The Book of Clarence’ premiere, and my girl walked on stage and was like [does a peace sign]. She walked on the red carpet and was like [does a peace sign]. ‘Cause you know how you think you have the baby that’s like the little you and then you have the second one that’s like more calm and more chill. No baby. It was like three Teyanas on that red carpet at one point. I just stood back and we were like this, it was like Rue, Junie and me. Everybody had their own little pocket just in case the photographer wanted to get something. I was like let me give them some space! Let me give them some space! They don’t play. I love my girls.” Tamron finally asks, “Do you think they are going to go into acting and Hollywood?” Teyana replies, “I think so. You know what’s crazy, they do everything. And I’m like one of them moms that is like, whatever they want to be like I get everything they need for it. You want to be in gymnastics? I’m bringing the little gymnastic stuff. You want to play basketball? Here’s the ball. You want to be a drummer? Here’s the drums. You want to be a doctor? Here’s Doc McStuffins. Like you know, whatever it is that you want to do, I am here for it. Like I want them to go until they figure out what they want to do. I will not be that mom that’s like forcing them into something that they don’t want to do.”