Teyana Taylor has been having a phenomenal 2026 so far and her future is only looking brighter thanks to her recent Golden Globe win and possible Oscar nomination coming up. So it’s no wonder why, when it comes to the topic of her ex-husband Iman Shumpert and their relationship now, she’s looking at it from a positive perspective.
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As we previously told you, Taylor and Shumpert have been officially divorced since the summer 2024. Details of their marriage dissolution were allegedly leaked and made public earlier that year, which showed that the “Rose in Harlem” singer walked away with a hefty win. She received four luxury properties valued at more than $10 million, a handful of cars worth a combined $1 million, and more. When it comes to their children—daughters Junie and Rue—Shumpert was responsible for paying $8,000 in monthly child support and the cost of their school tuitions.
On a professional front, Taylor’s star has only risen with her roles in major films like “Straw,” “One Battle After Another,” and “The Rip” quickly cementing her as a household name. Meanwhile, Shumpert has garnered more clout on social media by frequently collaborating and starring in skits with popular comedian Kountry Wayne.
Thankfully, their personal drama in the aftermath of their divorce hasn’t been too overwhelming, though they’ve had their fair share hiccups since they parted ways. But now, in a new cover interview for the January issue of Vanity Fair, Taylor opened up about where she and Shumpert stand now and how they’re coming together for their two daughters.
Reflecting on how divorce can feel like “grieving the death of a living being,” she told the outlet that her children play a major role in maintaining the peace and are the driving force behind making sure she and Shumpert become “the best co-parents that we can be.”
“I think once children are involved, you understand the importance of really still having to show up for each other. At least for the next 18 years, and being the best co-parents that we can be,” she explained.
Looking back on how her own marriage fell apart, Taylor also explained that she didn’t want her divorce to sour people on marriage and that she still views it as a positive thing. She also asserted that her love for Shumpert was real at the time and that things are all good even though they’re no longer at the place that they once were.
“[I don’t] want people to start feeling scared of marriage, because marriage is a beautiful thing…One thing I don’t do is rewrite history. When I love, my love is real. So whatever you’ve seen was a real display of love until there was no more. And that’s OK,” Taylor said.
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