THE RUNDOWNTeyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre first sparked dating rumors in February 2025 after attending the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in L.A.They’ve shared rare glimpses of their romance through creative collaboration and shout-outs on social media.This is Taylor’s first public relationship since her divorce from Iman Shumpert, with whom she shares two daughters.Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre are one of Hollywood’s hottest couples right now. The multi-hyphenate New York native and English actor first sparked dating rumors in February when they were spotted at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in L.A., People reported.Since then, they’ve appeared at public events together, flirted on social media, and talked a little about their relationship in interviews. Pierre also notably starred in Taylor’s Escape Room short film, which dropped on August 23—a day after the singer’s album of the same name was released. For Taylor, this marks her first public romance since divorcing Iman Shumpert, with whom she shares daughters 9-year-old Iman “Junie” Tayla and 5-year-old Rue Rose.Taylor and Pierre have largely kept their relationship private, but even brief glimpses into their connection have captured fans’ attention. Ahead, read up on how their love story is unfolding.Jump to:February 2025March 2025May 2025June 2025July 2025August 2025September 2025November 2025December 2025February 2025February 1Pierre and Taylor both attended the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala at Paramount Studios in L.A. The following day, the Rebel Ridge actor shared an Instagram carousel with photos featuring Taylor. They posed alongside Kelly Rowland and Emma Grede in two pictures and were captured speaking closely to each other in a third snapshot.February 17At the American Black Film Festival Honors, Taylor and Pierre were spotted chatting throughout the night, Essence reported. The two were also honored with the Rising Star award at the event.March 2025March 2The duo enjoyed Vanity Fair’s annual Oscar party, posing for a picture with Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts. While Pierre dressed in a black tuxedo, Taylor turned heads in a sheer red gown with cutouts and a statement necklace.Dave Benett/VF25//Getty ImagesMarch 3Taylor made their relationship Instagram-official, sharing a gallery of black-and-white photos of the duo from the night before. “Oscar night in black & white, no grey area. 懶,” Taylor captioned the post.May 2025Taylor teased her new album and short film, Escape Room, in a trailer that dropped on May 30. In the clip, her character exchanges vows with LaKeith Stanfield before it cuts to her sharing a steamy kiss with Pierre.View full post on YouTubeJune 2025June 7Taylor celebrated Pierre’s 31st birthday with a sweet Instagram tribute. She shared photos of the pair smiling together and gazing into each other’s eyes. She captioned the post, “Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. H“AP”PY BIRTHDAY Woody .” Pierre responded with a comment, saying, “Now and always. Thank you Tey .”View full post on InstagramJune 10Pierre posted a roundup of photos from his opulent birthday dinner party. The pictures show the actor and his friends sitting around a large tablescape, complete with candles and floral centerpieces, and raising their glasses for a toast. Pierre also shared photos of himself cozied up with Taylor. “Tey, Thank you! You put together a beautiful day. You are one of one. I appreciate you, deeply. ,” he wrote.June 29Taylor and Pierre stepped out for the BET Awards at Peacock Theater in L.A. They were photographed sitting next to each other as Taylor rocked a white lace-up dress and Pierre wore an all-black suit.Johnny Nunez//Getty ImagesJuly 2025July 10While promoting Escape Room, Taylor spoke to Complex about her dynamic with Pierre. She said the Mufasa star was supportive of her vision, adding that “it felt good to have someone be as passionate and serious” about the projects as she was. “He’s very gentle,” she continued. “It allows me to feel warm and to feel safe and not be in survival mode.”View full post on TikTokJuly 21The couple had a casual date night, attending a production of the Broadway musical Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre in New York City. They posed for photos backstage, showing off their Playbill program.Bruce Glikas//Getty ImagesAugust 2025August 20Taylor celebrated the upcoming release of her Escape Room album and short film at a party in NYC. She and Pierre—both wearing graphic-design black shirts with dark pants and gold chains—sat side-by-side as the actor embraced her.Bennett Raglin//Getty ImagesAugust 22At the Amazon Music premiere of Taylor’s Escape Room short film, the pair participated in a panel, moderated by filmmaker Lena Waithe. Pierre opened up about his main goal while working on the project alongside Taylor. “First and foremost, for me, it was always about serving Teyana and serving her vision, serving her visionary spirit, her artistry, her creativity,” he said, holding Taylor’s hand. “I’m sure everybody knows this, but I’ve got to say it, Teyana is really one of one.”Matt Winkelmeyer//Getty ImagesSimilar to their August 20 outing, Taylor and Pierre wore matching outfits to the event, dressed in graphic tees and loose-fitting olive-green pants. They posed for a photo op, holding two vinyls of the album with different cover art.Matt Winkelmeyer//Getty ImagesSeptember 2025September 16They made their red carpet debut as a couple at the London premiere of Taylor’s film, One Battle After Another. Taylor stunned in an ab-baring Oude Waag ensemble featuring a gray floor-length trench coat with a matching skirt, a black bra top, and a balaclava. Meanwhile, Pierre wore a navy-blue Boss suit.Neil Mockford//Getty ImagesSeptember 22During an appearance on Sherri Shepherd’s talk show, Taylor said she “feels good” about her romance with Pierre. She then offered some relationship advice: “I think the most important thing is, no matter where you come from, whether it’s a heartbreak, wherever, I think the best thing is to be willing to love unarmored,” she said. “I think if you come with a wall built, it’ll block your blessings. And, like, who that person is may not be who that person was.” She added: “I walk a straight line unarmored, and I walk a straight line ready to receive whatever is mine to hold.”View full post on YouTubeNovember 2025In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on November 5, Taylor addressed how she refers to Pierre publicly. “That’s my apple pie, and we are each other’s safe space,” she said. When asked why she does not use a more traditional label, Taylor added, “If that’s something that I decide to say, then it’s going to be something that we say together.”December 2025At the end of December, breakup reports surfaced, but neither Taylor nor Pierre commented on them. As of Feb. 24, 2026, the pair still follows each other on Instagram, though they haven’t made any red carpet appearances in the new year.