Taylor Zakhar Perez's Dating Life and Sexuality – All We Know the Actor Has Said about It

Is Taylor Zakhar Perez dating anyone? It's a question many of the actor's fans have been asking after he grabbed their attention with his impressive performance in the teen romantic-comedy film "The Kissing Booth."

Taylor Zakhar Perez, born in Chicago, is a promising young actor who rose to fame after starring as Marco in the film series "The Kissing Booth." Perez will play a leading role in the upcoming Amazon studios film adaptation of the beloved romance novel "Red, White & Royal Blue" opposite Nicholas Galitzine and alongside Uma Thurman.

Perez's role in the upcoming film got people wondering if he's dating anyone in real life since he's known for always being in search of love in most of his roles.

Even though Perez was rumored to be in a romantic relationship with British actress Maisie Richardson-Sellers, it turned out it wasn't true as she was dating someone else.

Taylor Zakhar Perez's dating life has been a mystery as he's never publicly disclosed any of his romantic relationships. Perez, who is active on Instagram, only keeps his fans updated with his lifestyle, including different projects he's worked on and a glimpse into some of his interests, including hiking, bike riding, and gardening.

Taylor Zakhar Perez Was Linked to Two of His Co-stars from "The Kissing Booth"

Perez was previously speculated to be in a romantic relationship with his "The Kissing Booth" co-star Joey King. In an episode of the "Chicks in the Office" podcast, the actor denied the rumor and said that he and King have a beautiful friendship and love each other.

Perez added that even though people had come up with different theories about their friendship, King was an amazing woman and he wouldn't have minded dating her.

Speculations about Perez and King dating began when the two went on a weekend getaway and shared intimate photos, making fans conclude that the duo had a thing going. A few days later, Perez denied the rumors and said they were not dating. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he said:

"I love her. I love her dearly. I'd do anything for her. We're not dating. I'll end it with that."

Perez was also linked romantically to his other co-star from "The Kissing Booth," Richardson-Sellers. The rumor started when Perez shared a photo of him and the British actress on his IG page and captioned it: "My Cherie Amour," which means my sweetheart.

Even though Perez has never addressed his sexuality publicly in any interview, he seems comfortable with playing queer roles and very supportive of the LGBT community.

However, the speculations about his relationship with Maisie Richardson-Sellers also turned out to be false, as the actress is dating her girlfriend Clay, a soul singer based in Los Angeles. Richardson-Sellers, who identifies as queer, has been in a relationship with Clay for years.

Taylor Zakhar Perez Is Keeping His Love Life Away from the Spotlight

Even though Perez is active on Instagram, the actor prefers keeping his private life away from the spotlight. In an interview with Glamour in July 2020, Perez confirmed that he was single at the time but opened up about his preferences regarding dating.

The 30-year-old stated that he prefers his relationships to begin as a friendship with someone he has connected with on a deeper level. According to Perez, in the first stages of a relationship, non-sexual intimacy is more significant, and he likes to take things slow.

The actor stated that getting to know someone and building an emotional connection is more important to him than casual dating. Perez explained that he sees a relationship as an investment, so if he invests valuable time into someone he wants to date, he'll do his best to ensure he builds a long-term connection.

The actor also spoke about the people he prefers to date and said he likes adventurous and outgoing people. In a podcast interview, the actor said:

"Life’s short and you want to make sure you are spending it with the best people. I’m so much more turned on by emotional intimacy than sexual intimacy at first. I love that."

People Started Speculating about Taylor Zakhar Perez's Sexuality after He Joined the "Red, White & Royal Blue" Cast

Speculations about Perez's sexuality began when he got a leading role in the romantic comedy "Red, White, & Royal Blue," based on the namesake best-selling novel written by Casey McQuiston. In the film, Perez plays Alex Claremont-Diaz, a bisexual son of the President of the United States.

The movie's storyline focuses on the relationship between Claremont-Diaz and Prince Henry [Galitzine] of England. The two were once rivals, then became friends and eventually got involved in a romantic relationship.

Following Perez and Nicholas Galitzine playing queer characters in the upcoming movie, fans have speculated about both actors' sexuality. Some fans made their conclusions on Twitter that Taylor Zakhar Perez is gay.

Even though Perez has never addressed his sexuality publicly in interviews, he seems comfortable playing queer roles and very supportive of the LGBT community.

In an interview with Sharp Magazine, Perez, who has a massive following on Instagram, stated that he aimed to use his voice to speak up about the rights of gay and transgender people and people of color.

Perez also acknowledged that through his platform, he was able to meet more people from the queer community and bring them together through love and kindness.