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Aaron Pierre is proud to support girlfriend Teyana Taylor.
In a new interview with Men’s Health, the Rebel Ridge star, 31, made rare comments about Taylor, 34, with whom he’s been linked since February.
Last month on Sept. 16, the London-born actor. accompanied New York City native Taylor to the premiere of her movie One Battle After Another, and the pair made their red carpet debut as a couple. It was an experience he called “so easy.”
“Being on the red carpet with Teyana was a joy,” he told the outlet. “And so easy to do because I was supporting someone who I love. Anything that feels right feels easy.”
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The two first sparked romance rumors earlier this year when they were spotted together at various events, including the Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty. Pierre and the singer-actress then flirted in the comments section of their social media posts before Taylor confirmed their romance in an Instagram tribute on Pierre’s birthday in June — the same month she released a music video for her song “Long Time” featuring Pierre as her love interest.
“Cheers to Thirty-WON & many more wins around the sun. 🌹,” Taylor captioned a photo of Pierre leaning into her.
In the months since, Taylor has briefly addressed Pierre in a handful of interviews.
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On the Sept. 24 episode of Sherri, host Sherri Shepherd grilled Taylor about the romance, asking her how she was enjoying her “apple pie,” referencing Taylor’s nickname for Pierre that uses his initials.
“I mean Luther [Vandross] said ‘Never Too Much,’ right?” she said. “Never too much apple pie.”
“I feel good, and it feels good to feel good,” she added later.
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Shepherd also brought up Taylor’s kissing scenes with One Battle After Another costar Leonardo DiCaprio and joked, “You can’t tell me that was work, Mama!”
The All’s Fair star quipped in response, “Babe, did you see my apple pie? My eyes are on my prize, okay?”
The same month, Today cohost Craig Melvin also tried to get her to address the relationship. “I get so shy and blushy; I just get so shy,” she said, avoiding the topic.
Pierre is also guarded about details of his life, he told Men’s Health. “I’m a very private person. But I’ve been actively encouraging myself to step out of my comfort zone,” said Pierre, who has one son from a previous relationship.
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“Being a father is my greatest joy and my greatest privilege,” he continued. “He’s my everything. But I am fiercely protective of my son and his privacy. Everybody has respected that, and the gratitude I feel for that is immeasurable.”
Taylor has two children with her ex husband, former NBA pro Iman Shumpert: Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr., 9, and Rue Rose Shumpert, 5.
