Teyana Taylor confirms relationship with Mufasa star Aaron Pierre as they kiss during his birthday bash and share sweet tributes online.
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre are officially off the market — and they’re making it Instagram official.
The A Thousand and One star and Mufasa actor confirmed their romance in a very public and affectionate way over the weekend. A video making rounds on social media captured the moment the pair shared a kiss during Pierre’s 31st birthday celebration, a party lovingly planned by Taylor herself.
Before the big birthday bash, Taylor, 34, took to Instagram to celebrate Pierre with a flirtatious tribute. “Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. H’AP’PY BIRTHDAY Woody,” she wrote alongside two cozy snapshots of the couple. In the first pic, the “Gonna Love Me” singer blew a kiss at the camera as Pierre smiled by her side. The second photo, taken on set, showed Pierre standing between Taylor’s legs, gazing into her eyes.
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Pierre was clearly touched, responding in the comments, “Now and always. Thank you Tey.”
The couple first sparked dating rumors in February when they were spotted sitting together at the American Black Film Festival Honors. Taylor appeared to confirm the relationship in March by posting photos of them at the 2025 Oscars with the caption, “Oscar night in black & white, no grey area.”
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Their social media flirtation continued shortly after, when Pierre posted a shirtless photo on his Instagram Story. Taylor cheekily responded with “on di wey” and an exhaling emoji, sending fans into a frenzy.
The romance comes nearly a year after Taylor finalized her divorce from former NBA player Iman Shumpert in July 2024. The former couple, who were married for seven years, share two daughters: Junie, 9, and Rue, 4.
Taylor’s new relationship also made its way into her work. Just last week, she dropped the steamy music video for her new single “Long Time,” which features a sultry cameo by Pierre himself.
And if there was still any doubt, their recent public display of affection — sealed with a kiss — seems to confirm what fans have long suspected: Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre are very much in love.