When you bring together Teyana Taylor’s iconic style and Aaron Pierre’s rising star status, you’re bound to ignite buzz. And that’s exactly what happened at the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors in Los Angeles on February 17, 2025.
What was supposed to be a night celebrating excellence in Black entertainment quickly turned into a hotbed of romance speculation, with 34-year-old Teyana and 30-year-old Aaron fueling rumors about their undeniable chemistry.
Multi-hyphenate superstar and rising actor Aaron Pierre sent fans into a frenzy Sunday night, serving red-carpet chemistry so electric that social media instantly crowned them its newest “it” couple.
Before their ABFF appearance, the duo had executed a pattern of public sightings, including their attendance at the fourth annual Fifteen Percent Pledge gala in early February.
For the American Black Film Festival Honors, Teyana turned heads in a sleek, caramel-brown long-sleeved ensemble paired with her signature bold accessories: layered gold chains, oversized hoops, and a sculptural curly updo that screamed effortless chic.
Aaron and Teyana Taylor last night at the American Black Film Festival.
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Aaron Pierre, fresh off his acclaimed role in The Lion King: Mufasa, matched her energy in a charcoal-gray tailored suit, a snug turtleneck, and a subtle gold chain that had fashion critics dubbing the duo “coordinated perfection.”
Their sartorial harmony, coupled with tender embraces and lingering glances as Pierre accepted his Rising Star Award, had cameras (and fans) locked onto their every move.
Aaron & Teyana
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Teyana was there to cheer on Aaron, who snagged a “Rising Star” award at the ABFF Honors. The pair shared an embrace on stage that didn’t go unnoticed by onlookers. Social media erupted, with fans claiming the energy between them was far more than just friendly.
While neither Taylor nor Pierre has addressed the dating rumors, their history adds intrigue. Taylor, who recently divorced her husband, has been focusing on her music and directing ventures. At the same time, Pierre’s meteoric rise has made him one of Hollywood’s most-watched talents. The pair’s connection also fuels buzz about potential professional overlap, especially with DC’s upcoming Lanterns series, where Taylor is rumored to be in talks for the role of Vixen. Could their chemistry be a preview of onscreen magic?
For now, the moment remains a delicious “will-they-won’t-they” mystery!
