From red carpet fashion flops to host Nikki Glaser’s raunchy Michael B. Jordan joke, the Golden Globes came through at tea time! Still, the most piping hot moment happened after the afterparty when Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz were spotted hand-in-hand. The mild PDA moment advanced online speculation and had TMZ asking the obvious: Are these longtime friends stepping into a real-life friends-to-lovers story?
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While neither Anderson nor Diaz has confirmed anything outright, there are a few reasons why the internet says those dating rumors might actually be true.
No Rumor Shutdown
Outside Netflix’s Golden Globes afterparty in Beverly Hills, 55-year-old Anderson stopped to sign an autograph. TMZ asked if the pair was “officially dating,” and neither Anthony nor Diaz said “no.” Diaz, best known for her time co-hosting BET’s “106 & Park,” just giggled quietly.
Anderson did, however, confirm that Diaz was his “date for the evening.” The “Black-ish” star acknowledged their nearly 20-year friendship and continued to hold 44-year-old Diaz’s hand as they strolled down the street in a way that appeared decidedly couple-ish.
Multiple Low-Key Sightings in 2025
Before the Globes moment, other sightings didn’t garner headlines, but they still weren’t unnoticed. From dinners to private outings, their public appearances began to set a pattern.
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Body language. Hello? In November, Anderson and Diaz’s public appearance at a VIP charity event in Pacific Palisades may have been the spark that ignited the dating speculation. Hip to hip with his hand at her waist, they relaxed with some wine. Their natural connection was impossible to miss.
Officially Divorced
The dating rumors hit differently given the recent shifts in Anderson’s personal life. In 2023, he finalized his divorce from college sweetheart Alvina Stewart, closing a chapter that spanned more than two decades. Since the split, he has been on a professional tear, cementing his status as a premier host for high-profile events like the 75th Emmy Awards.
Anderson is also set to host Netflix’s “Star Search,” which now has many wondering if the afterparty was a “soft launch” for Anderson’s new relationship. Like, did he take his new boo to the work event?
“106 & Park” History
Anderson made several appearances on “106 & Park” in 2011, 2012 and 2013, when he was married. Their exchanges: natural and playful, with a professional on-air chemistry.
Let Instagram tell it, they aren’t fooling anyone with this “just a friend” angle.
“Her face told us everything we need to know 😂😂 go girl 😂,” kia.todd wrote, echoing what many viewers were already thinking.
Others tapped into the energy, like lovelyheidt, who wrote, “A polite way of saying mind your business.” Meanwhile, @reggie.waterman pointed out a potential endgame. “That’s the friend that is ALWAYS waiting in the wings👀.”
Still, some people were more concerned with their undeniable chemistry and fashion sense. “They look “GOODT🔥,”@jamalabella wrote.
So whether Anderson and Diaz are trolling us or attempting to keep secrets, the internet admits they look like they go together…real bad.
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