Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre set the internet ablaze at the 2025 BET Awards, confirming their romance with a swoon-worthy moment. From her electrifying performance to their cozy red carpet appearance, here’s why this power couple is stealing headlines and how to catch their latest projects.
Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre Go Public at BET Awards
The 25th BET Awards on June 9, 2025, at LA’s Peacock Theater delivered a showstopper when Teyana Taylor, 34, and Aaron Pierre, 31, made their relationship official. The pair, rumored to be dating since Taylor’s 2023 divorce from Iman Shumpert, turned heads on the red carpet, with Taylor in a gold Schiaparelli jumpsuit and Pierre in a tailored black suit. Their chemistry peaked during Taylor’s performance of “Long Time,” where Pierre joined her on stage for a steamy dance that had fans screaming. One X user gushed, “Teyana and Aaron are goals! That chemistry is fire.”
Taylor, who won the BET Her Award for “Fire Girl,” gave a shoutout to her “apple pie” in her speech, a nod fans linked to Pierre after her June 4 Apollo Benefit speech. “He’s my calm in the storm,” she said, sparking cheers. The couple sealed the night with a viral moment: a birthday kiss for Pierre’s 31st, celebrated with an intimate dinner Taylor planned, shared widely online.
Why Their Romance Is Trending
Taylor and Pierre have fueled speculation since March 2025, when they posted black-and-white photos from the Oscars afterparty, captioned, “No grey area.” Their onscreen spark in Taylor’s “Long Time” music video, released June 5, and the upcoming Escape Room short film, out August 2025, added to the buzz. The video, where Pierre plays her love interest opposite LaKeith Stanfield, shows them sharing a kiss that “broke the internet,” with fans saying, “Aaron’s picking her up like she’s his forever.”
Taylor’s return to music after a five-year hiatus, paired with her acting in Netflix’s Straw (released June 6), makes her a multi-hyphenate force. Pierre, fresh off Mufasa: The Lion King, is rising fast, with fans calling him “Hollywood’s new heartthrob.” Their romance, blending music, film, and Black excellence, has captivated audiences, especially after Taylor’s messy divorce, where Shumpert alleged she violated terms by insulting him in front of their daughters.
What’s Next for the Couple
Taylor’s Escape Room album and short film, co-starring Pierre and Stanfield, promise a “futuristic noir thriller” exploring heartbreak and healing. She’s also set for Hulu’s All’s Fair and One Battle After Another in September 2025. Pierre’s starring role in Rebel Ridge and upcoming projects keep him busy, but their joint appearance at the 2025 Disney Upfront and Oscars hints they’re a red-carpet staple. Fans are already speculating about a joint project beyond Escape Room, with one X post saying, “Teyana and Aaron need a rom-com stat!”
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