It’s official: Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre, two of the entertainment industry’s rising stars, have called it quits after less than a year of dating. The news, first reported by Page Six and echoed by several other outlets, comes on the heels of weeks of online speculation and unconfirmed rumors about the state of their relationship. While neither Taylor nor Pierre has publicly addressed the split, sources close to the pair confirm that they have gone their separate ways, leaving fans both surprised and curious about what led to the sudden breakup.
For those who’ve followed their whirlwind romance, the breakup marks an unexpected turn. Taylor, who is currently basking in the glow of a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in One Battle After Another, and Pierre, who’s gearing up for high-profile roles in Star Wars: Starfighter (alongside Ryan Gosling) and the DC Studios and HBO series Lanterns, were one of the year’s most talked-about couples. Their chemistry was palpable, both on and off the red carpet, making their split all the more surprising to industry watchers and fans alike.
Their story began in early 2025, when Taylor and Pierre were first spotted together at the Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala in Los Angeles. The sighting quickly sparked dating rumors, with the pair later attending high-profile events such as the Vanity Fair Oscar party and, notably, the BET Awards in Los Angeles. According to Page Six, it was at these gatherings that their budding romance became the subject of widespread attention, with fans and media outlets eager to learn more about the new couple.
The relationship soon moved into the public eye. In June 2025, Taylor made things Instagram official, as the saying goes, by posting a heartfelt tribute to Pierre on his 31st birthday. The post, which included a roundup of photos from his birthday bash, was seen by many as confirmation of their status. The couple’s social media presence was further amplified by their coordinated outfits at events promoting Taylor’s Grammy-nominated album and by Pierre’s participation in a panel discussion for the album’s launch. As reported by Page Six, Pierre didn’t hold back in his praise for Taylor during the event, saying, “I’m sure everybody knows this, but I’ve got to say it, Teyana is really one of one.”
Their professional collaboration extended beyond music. Pierre starred as a love interest in Taylor’s Escape Room visual album, and the two shared an on-screen kiss in the album’s trailer—a moment that delighted fans and fueled further speculation about their off-screen connection. Pierre was also present at the private listening event for Escape Room, and he supported Taylor during various promotional activities for her projects throughout the year.
But it wasn’t just their public appearances that drew attention. In interviews, Taylor spoke candidly about the impact Pierre had on her life. In a conversation with Complex, she described her younger beau as “very gentle,” explaining, “It allows me to feel warm and to feel safe and not be in survival mode.” The sentiment was echoed in a November interview with The Hollywood Reporter, where Taylor affectionately referred to Pierre as “my apple pie” and added, “we are each other’s safe space.” Still, she was careful about putting a label on their relationship, noting, “If that’s something that I decide to say, then it’s going to be something that we say together.”
Despite the affection and mutual admiration, the romance appears to have quietly ended as the year drew to a close. According to sources cited by Page Six, the couple was last seen together at the London premiere of One Battle After Another. Since then, their public appearances have dwindled, and neither has been spotted together at media events ahead of the 2025 awards season. Insiders suggest that both Taylor and Pierre are now choosing to focus on their respective careers, though the specific reasons for the breakup remain undisclosed.
The split comes at a pivotal moment for both stars. Taylor, 35, is experiencing a career high, with her performance in the Paul Thomas Anderson-directed One Battle After Another earning not only Golden Globe recognition but also generating Oscar buzz. Last month, she received her first Grammy nomination, further cementing her status as a multi-talented force in the entertainment industry. Pierre, meanwhile, is set to join the ranks of major franchises, with roles in both the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter film and the much-anticipated Lanterns series from DC Studios and HBO.
Their personal histories add additional layers to the story. Taylor was previously married to NBA player Iman Shumpert from 2016 until 2023, and the former couple shares two daughters. Pierre, for his part, revealed in September 2025 that he has a son from a previous relationship, though his dating history has largely remained out of the public eye.
Observers have noted that, while the breakup may have caught fans off guard, it was not entirely without warning. As Page Six and other outlets have reported, rumors about a possible split began circulating online in the weeks leading up to the official confirmation. The couple’s absence from high-profile events and the lack of recent social media posts together only fueled the speculation.
Still, the end of their relationship doesn’t diminish the impact they had on each other—or on their fans. Both Taylor and Pierre have spoken openly about the sense of safety and support they found in one another, and their willingness to share glimpses of their romance with the public made them a compelling pair to watch. As Taylor once put it in her interview with Complex, being with Pierre meant not having to be in “survival mode”—a sentiment that resonated with many who have followed her journey both personally and professionally.
As 2025 draws to a close, Taylor and Pierre are poised to enter new chapters in their lives and careers. The reasons behind their split may remain a mystery, but their time together, marked by mutual respect, creative collaboration, and genuine affection, leaves a lasting impression. For fans, it’s a bittersweet end to a romance that captured the imagination—proof that even in Hollywood, some stories are as complex and nuanced as the people living them.
