Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre are turning heads and setting social media ablaze following their latest photoshoot.
Just one day (March 3) after the star-studded 2025 Oscars and Vanity Fair afterparty, Taylor took to Instagram to share a series of sleek, monochrome snapshots featuring herself and the Mufasa actor.
“Oscar night in black & white, no grey area. [white heart],” she captioned the post of the two standing close and exuding undeniable chemistry. She also set the tone with SZA’s “Take You Down” soundtracking the post. On the other hand, Pierre opted for mystery, sharing the same images on his Instagram without adding a single word.
Aside from the photo, the pair’s Vanity Fair afterparty appearance was just as buzzworthy as they posed alongside Niecy Nash and her wife, Jessica Betts — fueling speculation that something more than friendship is brewing between them.
However, that wasn’t the first time Taylor and Pierre have been spotted together.
The two also attended the American Black Film Festival Honors back in February, where Pierre was honored with the Rising Star award. Cameras captured them in deep conversation at their table, further igniting rumors about a romance.
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Though Pierre has kept his personal life pretty private, Taylor has been more open about her past relationships.
The multi-hyphenate star finalized her divorce from former NBA player Iman Shumpert in January 2023 following seven years of marriage. Despite the split, she assured fans that their bond remained strong, particularly when it comes to co-parenting their daughters, 9-year-old Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr. and 4-year-old Rue Rose Shumpert.
“We are still the best of friends, great business partners and are one hell of a team when it comes to co-parenting our two beautiful children,” she wrote on Instagram at the time.
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As for Pierre, his quiet sex appeal and charm has made him an “overnight” internet heartthrob.
During a visit to The Jennifer Hudson Show earlier this year, the 30-year-old went viral when he strutted through J Hud’s “spirit tunnel.”
Pierre was all smiles, soaking in the infectious energy of the crew, as they chanted, “Aaron Pierre, that’s Mufasa.” Dressed in black pants, a blue T-shirt, and a matching leather jacket, he turned the hallway into his personal runway, syncing his every step with the beat of the crew’s handclaps.
Since then, Pierre’s “spirit walk” has gone viral with fans drooling over the moment and others recreating it.
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