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Actor and certified heartthrob Aaron Pierre is the latest star to grace the cover of GQ, and his stunning photoshoot has left the internet swooning.
Revealed on Jan. 22, the cover shoot featured The Lion King actor flaunting his impressive physique in a grey t-shirt by FM 669 from The Society Archive, paired with pants from Frame, a DSquared2 belt, and iconic Calvin Klein underwear throughout. He accessorized with a vintage Cartier watch from Foundwell, a Miansai necklace chain, and a vintage necklace.
The 30-year-old British star’s piercing gaze directly into the camera had fans melting, capturing their hearts with every shot, including one image, where he showed off his toned abs in a Versace shirt, teamed with Bode pants and a vintage Versace belt, solidifying his status as both a style icon and an absolute hunk.
“Bbabbbyyyy he is fineeeeee asf!” wrote one user in GQ’s comments section on Instagram after the magazine shared highlights from the cover story.
Another fan wrote, “Love him, and praying for his continued success!”
Aaron Pierre is booked and busy.
Pierre has had a busy year, appearing in Disney’s highly praised sequel The Lion King: Mufasa and the upcoming Rebel Ridge. During a conversation with GQ writer Jake Kring-Schreifels, the actor shared that his secret to success lies in choosing roles that challenge him and push him out of his comfort zone—roles that are deeply rooted in his own authenticity.
“When it comes to certain decisions that I make in my career, I have a habit of leaning into opportunities that challenge me to grow and evolve and learn more about myself as an artist, and more importantly, as a man, as a human being.”
During his December 2024 interview with Hudson, the Rebel Ridge star went into detail about his acting journey, revealing that his love for the stage emerged when he was 13 or 14. Pierre knew that he wanted to devote his life to acting after he scored a role in his school play, Moby Dick.
“I was a narrator and I remember stepping out to, I think it was bottom stage left, and I only had about three or four lines. Did my piece, went backstage, and I just remember feeling overwhelmed by this feeling of, that is what I want to do for the rest of my life,” the 30-year-old hunk told Hudson.
“All of these people in the audience, they’re grown folks. They have bills to pay. They have busy lives. None of them actually need to be here. They’ve chosen to be here. They’ve chosen to gift me with their time and I wanted to honor that for the rest of my life.”
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Dreams really do come true, and Pierre is living proof as he continues to fulfill his wildest aspirations, much to the delight of his fans. Beyond acting, he’s also stepping into the world of fashion. The British Hollywood star was recently spotted sitting alongside fellow actor Idris Elba at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show. The two dashing stars looked effortlessly cool as they sat front row, taking in the spectacle. The Louvre in Paris became the ultimate gathering spot for A-list celebrities, like Pierre and Elba, all eager to witness Pharrell’s vision for LV’s men’s fall fashion showcase which draws inspiration from streetwear attire.
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