Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Fuel Romance Speculation with Stylish Black-and-White Photos After the Oscars
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Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre are adding fuel to the dating rumors with their latest Instagram posts.
On March 3, just a day after the 2025 Oscars and the glamorous Vanity Fair afterparty, Taylor, 34, took to Instagram to share a striking series of black-and-white photos featuring herself and Pierre, 30. The duo posed closely together, exuding James Bond-inspired elegance. “Oscar night in black & white, no grey area. 🤍,” Taylor captioned the post, set to SZA’s song Take You Down.
Pierre shared the same images on his Instagram, opting to let the pictures speak for themselves without a caption.
The photos showcased their undeniable chemistry as they leaned against each other, capturing a suave and mysterious aura. Both Taylor and the Mufasa: The Lion King actor attended Vanity Fair’s prestigious Oscars afterparty on Sunday, where they were also spotted posing with Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts.
Rumors of a romance between the two have been swirling for months. They were seen together at the American Black Film Festival Honors on February 17, where Pierre was honored with the Rising Star Award. At the event, the pair were photographed engaged in deep conversation while sharing a table, further fueling speculation about their relationship.
While Pierre has kept his personal life private, Taylor has been open about her past. She was previously married to former NBA player Iman Shumpert for seven years before finalizing their divorce in January 2023. Despite their split, Taylor emphasized that they remain close. “We are still the best of friends, great business partners, and one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our two beautiful children,” she wrote on Instagram at the time. The former couple share two daughters, 9-year-old Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr. and 4-year-old Rue Rose Shumpert.
Though Pierre has not publicly addressed his dating life, his Mufasa castmates have playfully acknowledged his growing status as an internet heartthrob. In January, actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. shared a TikTok video jokingly spotlighting Pierre’s viral appeal. The clip featured Harrison Jr. filming Pierre, who was unaware of the camera until he looked up and laughed. “You’re welcome,” Harrison Jr. captioned the playful post.
Despite the ongoing speculation, representatives for Taylor and Pierre have not commented on their relationship status.