Aaron Pierre Opens Up About Teyana Taylor And Life As A Father
Extremely private Papa Aaron Pierre is opening on about his “sonshine” and newfound romance with Teyana Taylor in a new digital cover story for Men's Health. Inside, the actor revealed some surprising things about his relationship with the actress and singer, as well as his life as a father behind the big screen.
On being a father to his son.
Speaking to writer Nojan Aminosharei for his new cover story published on October 28, Pierre, 31, said he is still looking for balance when it comes to living in the spotlight as an award-winning actor and as a proud father to his young son. The breakout star of 2024's Mufasa: The Lion King revealed that he is “fiercely protective” of his son's privacy, as well as his own. He revealed that fatherhood has been his greatest reward, a role he must protect.
“Being a father is my greatest joy and my greatest privilege,” Pierre said. “He is my everything. But I am fiercely protective of my son and his privacy. Everyone has respected that, and the gratitude I feel for that is immeasurable.”
Fans got a glimpse of the Rebel Ridge star his precious son back in September, when he shared a photo that established him touching palms with his child, whom he lovingly called his “sonshine.” That may be the only glimpse we get now.
Go viral The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Life in the spotlight has brought a whole new set of adjustments for the Hollywood heartthrob. After his breakout role in Mufasa: The Lion King catapulted him to fame, Pierre became the name on everyone's lips, especially after his memorable appearance The Jennifer Hudson Show. During the show's iconic “spirit tunnel” — a pre-show ritual in which staff line the aisle, singing and hyping guests as they take to the stage — Pierre treated fans to a few dance moves. His slow, confident and slightly shy jig racked up 75 million views on TikTok and a whopping 4.2 billion (yes, with a “B”) views across all platforms.
When Nojan Aminosharei asked Pierre how it felt to be an internet sensation, he simply replied:
“That's me. That's Aaron.”
On dating girlfriend Teyana Taylor.
But Aaron Pierre is not exactly Aaron more. Earlier this year, he began dating singer and actress Teyana Taylor, and together they have quickly solidified their status as one of young Hollywood's most magnetic power couples. The pair were recently spotted together in September at the premiere of Taylor's film One battle after anotherdirected by Paul Thomas Anderson. Clasping close and waving to fans, they looked every bit the picture of effortless chemistry. Their relationship was official “hard launched” back in March at the Vanity Fair Oscar party, and it's clear that Pierre is falling hard for the multi-talented Taylor.
Their red carpet appearance marked their most high-profile moment yet, met with an outpouring of online adoration. To Pierre, however, it all felt surprisingly natural.
“It was a pleasure to be on the red carpet with Teyana,” he shared Men's Health. “And so easy to do because I'm supporting someone I love. Everything that feels good feels easy.”
Pierre does not take his life or his fame for granted.
“Nothing is lost to me. That's why I articulate my gratitude so often, because I know what it can be like if none of this is here,” he added. “There's no film opportunity, there's no theater opportunity, there's no television opportunity, there's no magazine cover.”
Read along with Aaron Pierre's full digital cover story Men's Health over here.
