Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have officially gone public with their relationship after months of speculation. The confirmation came over the weekend, when Taylor surprised the British actor for his 31st birthday with a private dinner celebration, captured in a now-viral video shared by The Shade Room. The clip shows Taylor kissing Pierre on the cheek before they sit down with friends and family.
Taylor also gave Pierre a birthday shoutout on Instagram, writing, “Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. 🌹 H‘AP’PY BIRTHDAY Woody 🎈” Pierre replied in the comments: “Now and always. Thank you Tey 🌹.”
This marks the first public acknowledgment of their relationship, following a series of appearances that hinted at something more. The two were seen together at several high-profile events earlier this year, including the American Black Film Festival Honors and the 2025 Oscars. One standout moment came when Taylor posted black-and-white photos of her and Pierre from Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s Oscars afterparty, captioning them, “Oscar night in black & white, no grey area. 🤍”
Earlier in April, fans also speculated about a romance when Taylor was spotted at Coachella wearing a gold belt featuring a dangling “A” charm and a rose emblem. The post sparked discussion online, with some followers linking the initial to Pierre. Others noted it could reference Taylor’s own “A Rose in Harlem” logo.
Teyana and Aaron’s Chemistry On and Off Screen
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre recently shared the screen in her new “Long Time” music video, where they played romantic leads. The video starts with Taylor walking away from a toxic relationship, portrayed by LaKeith Stanfield, before Pierre’s character steps in as a calm, protective presence. In one powerful scene, he carries Taylor in his arms—marking a shift from pain to peace.
The video is part of Taylor’s upcoming album and visual project “Escape Room”, set to drop this August. According to Billboard, the album blends R&B with themes like heartbreak, healing, and moving forward. The video also leans into a noir-inspired, futuristic vibe that adds to the emotion and storytelling.
“Long Time” is Taylor’s first official single in five years, and fans have quickly noticed the chemistry between her and Pierre—both in the video and now in real life. One user commented on the video “Aaron Pierre picking her upppp and literally loving her back to life!!!”
Teyana Taylor Moves On After Divorce From Iman Shumpert
The romance comes less than a year after Taylor finalized her divorce from former NBA player Iman Shumpert on July 1, 2024. The split followed Taylor’s January 2023 filing, where she cited “cruel treatment” and claimed emotional abuse, financial disputes, and other challenges during the marriage. Shumpert’s team denied those claims.
Since then, Taylor has stayed quiet about her personal life—until now. Meanwhile, Pierre is known for his roles in “The Underground Railroad”, “Old”, “Rebel Ridge”, and “Genius: MLK/X”, where he portrayed Malcolm X. He’s also voicing Mufasa in “Mufasa: The Lion King”, and is set to play John Stewart, the Green Lantern, in HBO’s upcoming “Lantern” series.
Following the viral birthday post, fans have voiced their support for Taylor’s new relationship. One viewer commented,, “So freaking here for all the ladies finding love after their heartbreaks!” Another added, “The upgrade always comes.”
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Caught on Camera: Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Make It Official