Teyana Taylor is in her soft era—and she’s letting the world in on just how good love can feel.
The multi-talented singer, actress, and entrepreneur opened up about her relationship with British actor Aaron Pierre, revealing how his gentle approach has made her feel safe and cherished.
“He Handles Me Like a Cup of Tea”
In a heartfelt interview with Complex’s Jordan Rose, Taylor shared a poetic metaphor to describe her dynamic with Pierre.
“I feel like you gotta handle me like a cup of tea. How would you walk with a cup of tea versus how you would walk with a bottle of water?”
“A cup of tea—you walk slower, you’re more calm, you’re more delicate. And even when you sip it, what happens if you sip the tea too fast? You burn your tongue.”
For Taylor, Pierre embodies that careful, intentional energy.
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“I am a cup of tea, and I feel like he handles me as such. He’s very, very gentle. It allows me to feel warm and to feel safe, and not be in survival mode,” she explained.
Confirming Love & Creative Collaborations
The pair first confirmed their romance back in May with a joint appearance in a short film promoting Teyana’s highly anticipated album Escape Room, set to drop this August.
The project marks her first full-length release since 2020’s The Album, and fans are eager to see how her new chapter in love influences her music.
From Music to Culinary Arts: A New Passion
Teyana isn’t stopping at music and movies—she’s now pursuing her lifelong love of food.
In a surprise move, the Harlem-born star recently revealed she’s enrolled in culinary school.
“Went into my first day of culinary school with a banggggggg! Shoutout to my Twinskiiiiiii Junebuggggggg!” she wrote on Instagram, beaming with pride.
“Cooking Is My Therapy”
Taylor went on to share how her love for cooking and baking started young and became a cornerstone of her life.
“Cooking and baking have always been more than just hobbies for me; they’ve been my passion, my peace, my therapy.”
She reminisced about her childhood days in Harlem, glued to the kitchen while other kids played outside.
“Since I was a little girl, I remember being glued next to whoever was in the kitchen while the other kids played around! Lol. Watching all the amazing women in my life cook our favorite meals with so much love and joy.”
By her early teens, Taylor was already making waves in her neighborhood.
“By the time I was 13/14, I was the ‘hood Betty Crocker’ in Harlem, baking cakes for the neighbors and anyone who asked. Ya girl was ah hustlaaaaaahhhh & that spark never left me.”
The Perfect Recipe for Love & Success
With a flourishing relationship, a new album on the horizon, and her culinary dreams coming to life, Teyana Taylor is proving yet again that she’s a force of creativity and heart.
Whether in the studio, on screen, or in the kitchen, her passion and authenticity shine through—and Aaron Pierre seems to be the perfect partner to support her journey.
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