Award-winning American singer, actress, and model Teyana Taylor has officially confirmed her romantic relationship with rising British actor Aaron Pierre, putting months of speculation to rest.
The confirmation came on Sunday, June 9, 2025, when the 34-year-old star took to Instagram to share intimate photos and videos from a surprise birthday party she hosted for Pierre. The post featured the duo sharing a passionate kiss, accompanied by a heartfelt message celebrating the actor’s milestone.
“Cheers to thirty-WON and many more wins around the sun,” Teyana captioned the carousel of moments, including a video that has since gone viral on social media. Fans and fellow celebrities have flooded the comments with messages of support and excitement over the new couple.
Aaron Pierre, who gained international attention for his role in the upcoming Disney film Mufasa: The Lion King, replied to Taylor’s post with equal affection, writing, “Now and Always, Thank you Tey.”
The public acknowledgment confirms months of relationship rumors, as the two stars had been frequently spotted together at award ceremonies, film premieres, and other red carpet events. Until now, neither party had publicly confirmed the nature of their relationship.
Teyana Taylor’s romance with Aaron Pierre comes less than a year after her high-profile divorce from former NBA star Iman Shumpert. The couple, once regarded as one of the entertainment industry’s power duos, finalized their separation in 2024 after nearly eight years of marriage. They share two daughters together, Iman Jr. (nicknamed Junie) and Rue Rose.
Since the divorce, Taylor has kept her personal life relatively private, focusing on her career, parenting, and managing her creative agency, “Aunties 360.” However, her blossoming romance with Pierre appears to mark a new chapter both personally and publicly.
Aaron Pierre, 30, is one of Britain’s most promising young actors. Aside from his role as Mufasa in Disney’s prequel to The Lion King, he has earned critical acclaim for performances in The Underground Railroad, Old, and The Capture. Known for his commanding screen presence and refined acting chops, Pierre is steadily becoming a Hollywood staple.
Social media users have reacted positively to the couple’s revelation, with many celebrating their chemistry and noting how happy Taylor appears in her recent public appearances.
“Teyana deserves all the love and joy after what she’s been through,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). “Aaron Pierre is a gentleman—good match!”
Entertainment watchers also note that this pairing could boost both stars’ visibility as a power couple in the U.S. and U.K. entertainment scenes. As of Monday morning, “Teyana Taylor” and “Aaron Pierre” were trending topics across social media platforms, with fans analyzing past interactions, red carpet moments, and interviews for early signs of the relationship.
With Taylor’s transparency and Pierre’s rising star power, the couple is poised to become one of the most talked-about duos in showbiz this year.