Taylor, who won Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another, had initially confirmed in interviews that she was the person DiCaprio was engaging with in a widely shared backstage video from the ceremony. In that clip, DiCaprio appeared animated and expressive while speaking to someone off‑camera — sparking widespread speculation about the topic and identity of his interlocutor.
During early interviews, Taylor suggested the conversation was about the animated hit KPop Demon Hunters, whose song “Golden” had just taken home an award and whose soundtrack she said her children adore. However, in a subsequent appearance on The Tonight Show, Taylor acknowledged she was less certain of her original account after reviewing the footage more closely and speaking directly with DiCaprio.
“I thought I cracked the code yesterday… but today I’m less sure,” Taylor said, adding that DiCaprio himself couldn’t recall who he was speaking to in the moment. She joked about her own excitement and admitted that the high energy of the ceremony and multiple interactions may have blurred her memory.
Entertainment commentators note that the confusion highlights how viral award‑show moments can quickly take on a life of their own, with celebrity explanations, fan lip‑reading and social‑media commentary all contributing to a narrative that evolves in real time.
Despite the back‑and‑forth over the Golden Globes moment, the story underscored Taylor’s breakout awards season and her rapport with DiCaprio — whom she praised for his good humor and playful interaction during the star‑studded evening. The film One Battle After Another was among the night’s big winners, contributing to its cast members dominating online conversation in the days following the ceremony.
As of today, the question of whom DiCaprio was addressing in the viral clip remains partly unresolved, leaving fans and entertainment media alike debating the light‑hearted but persistent mystery of the awards show’s most memed moment.
