A-list singer and actor Teyana Taylor commemorated Aaron Pierre’s 31st birthday with a heartfelt and public tribute on Instagram, featuring affectionate photos and a cosy social media video that made waves online, confirming suspicions of a blossoming romance following months of speculation within entertainment circles.

Rising to fame with her soulful blend of R&B and hip-hop, Teyana Taylor has long been celebrated for her musical talent and dynamic on-screen presence. Now 34, the multi-hyphenate artist has seen her personal life garner as much attention as her artistic endeavours, particularly regarding actor Aaron Pierre, best known for his role in Mufasa: The Lion King.

Their connection, first spotted at the American Black Film Festival in February and later hinted at during the Oscars, finally became undeniable this past weekend.

Taylor surprised Pierre with an intimate celebration. An Instagram video shows the pair sharing a loving kiss amid balloons and cake. Fans were quick to spotlight the chemistry between the two.

In her Instagram post, Taylor wrote,

‍“Cheers to Thirty‑WON & many more wins around the sun. 🌹 H”AP”PY BIRTHDAY Woody 🎈”,

accompanied by two tender photos: one a sweet selfie and the other capturing Pierre gazing lovingly at Taylor.

Pierre was equally affectionate in the comments, replying:

‍“Now and always. Thank you Tey 🌹.”

Celebrities joined the celebration online. Taraji P. Henson penned,

‍“Soooooooo good babe 😍😍😍🔥🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾,” while Gabrielle Union added, “❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🙏🏾.” Andra Day chimed in with, “Smiling! 😍🙌🏽🙌🏽,” as Kandi Burruss cheered, “Happy birthday!!!🎁🎂🎊🎈.”

Before making headlines with Aaron Pierre, Teyana Taylor was widely known for her high-profile marriage to former NBA star Iman Shumpert. The two began dating in 2014 and tied the knot in 2016. Their relationship was often seen as a modern-day fairytale, especially after Shumpert famously delivered their first child, Junie, at home when Taylor went into early labour.

Together, they became a fan-favourite couple, celebrated for their chemistry, matching red carpet looks, and joint appearances in music videos and reality television. In 2020, they starred in the VH1 reality series Teyana & Iman, giving fans an intimate glimpse into their life as a young Black celebrity couple balancing love, family, and fame.

With this sweet birthday exchange and public display of affection, Taylor and Pierre have stepped out from the shadows and into the spotlight together, leaving little doubt that this is something real. Whether in music, film or life, the pair now seem ready for a new chapter, together.