YOUNG HOLLYWOOD POWER COUPLE ALERT! Chase Infiniti & Tyriq Withers Are Officially AN ITEM… And We See You, Kerry Washington!
BlkCosmo has just secured the absolute sweetest confirmation out of Hollywood’s elite circle! For months, the streets have been whispering about a budding romance between two of the fastest-rising Black stars in the industry, and today, we can officially tell you that it is a done deal. Oscar-winning actress Black Hollywood romance Chase Infiniti and heartthrob Tyriq Withers are dating, and they are easily the best-looking couple of 2026.
While the two have spent awards season playing coy and brushing off the internet’s obsession with their chemistry, a rock-solid production source close to the actress has officially confirmed to our team that the pair are locked in. The insider exclusively revealed that Chase is simply “having fun and dating” at this stage in her skyrocketing career. The source added that she is in a “really good place and just enjoying herself like any young woman would” under the bright Hollywood lights. It’s giving Black excellence energy, and we’re here for it.
The Met Gala And Miami Receipts
The confirmation shouldn’t come as a total shock to anyone who has been tracking their movements over the last few weeks. The couple has been virtually inseparable, popping up at some of the most exclusive VIP events in the world. Just a few weeks ago on May 2, paparazzi snapped the gorgeous pair getting cozy while visiting Audi’s F1 team garage at the star-studded F1 Grand Prix in Miami.
If that wasn’t enough to get the rumor mill spinning, the duo turned heads just two days later at GQ’s official post-Met Gala bash on May 4. Chase, who was busy co-hosting the high-profile event alongside Damson Idris and LISA from Blackpink, spent the night keeping Tyriq close by her side, making it obvious to everyone in attendance that he wasn’t just a casual plus-one. He was also front and center at the red carpet premiere of her critically acclaimed Hulu series The Testaments back in March, proving he’s already excelling at being a supportive partner.
The Ultimate Kerry Washington Co-Sign
The real mastermind behind this young Hollywood pairing seems to be none other than industry icon Kerry Washington. The Scandal star has taken both young actors under her wing, and the romance originally took off after Kerry posted a stunning, candid selfie featuring herself, Tyriq, and Chase at the NAACP Image Awards back on February 28. This kind of mentorship—where Black Hollywood romance gets nurtured by industry veterans—is exactly what we need to see more of in entertainment.
When cornered on the red carpet at the Academy Awards on March 15—where Chase’s blockbuster film One Battle After Another took home a staggering six Oscars, including Best Picture—Chase giggled when asked about the internet “shipping” them. She admitted at the time, “Listen, I credit a lot of it to Kerry Washington. She has kind of pulled the two of us together in a lot of this, so we’ve just been seeing each other so frequently.” It looks like Kerry’s matchmaking skills are just as sharp as her acting chops!
From Single “Loverboy” To Taken Man
The relationship marks a major shift for Tyriq, who just a couple of months ago claimed he was completely single. During an interview with Cosmopolitan in March, the 27-year-old actor described himself as a hopeless romantic. “I am a loverboy. I’m a Cancer, so you know how we get. I’m not interested in surface-level things,” he revealed at the time, adding that on a first date, he likes to ask women what sets their soul on fire—think of it like a cultural meditation on compatibility and shared values.
Well, it looks like Chase Infiniti definitely set his soul on fire! Both actors are booked, busy, and beautifully matched. Tyriq is currently gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated big-screen thriller Family Secrets, while Chase is headed to film the coming-of-age drama The Julia Set alongside Chloe Bailey and Gillian Anderson. We love to see young, successful Black actors winning both on the screen and in love!
Are you loving Chase and Tyriq as young Hollywood’s newest “It-Couple,” or did you think they were going to keep it in the friend zone? Let us know in the comments!
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