Tyler James Williams Reveals What Matters to Him More Than Looks While Dating in His 30s (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Tyler James Williamsis schooling everyone on his dating interests.

TheAbbott Elementarystar, 32, reveals during aPEOPLE in 10interview the holistic trait he’s looking for in a potential romantic partner.

“I grew up in Hollywood, so how you look doesn’t really matter as much [because] out here everybody’s pretty — it’s not a flex,” says Williams, who initially rose to fame starring inEverybody Hates Chrisfrom 2005 to 2009.

He adds that he’s searching for somebody whom he can be proud of “the decisions they made and the life they built for themselves.”

Tyler James Williams at the 2024 Emmy Awards.Gilbert Flores/getty

Gilbert Flores/getty

The dating life of hisAbbott Elementarycharacter, teacher Gregory Eddie, has been explored throughout the Emmy-winning show’s four seasons — making fans wonder whom the actor might be dating offscreen.

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Williams appears to be single at the moment. In the past, the actor has been rumored to be romantically linked to several actresses.

OnAbbott Elementary, his character and costarQuinta Brunson’s character, teacher Janine Teagues, are dating as of the current fourth season.

‘Abbott Elementary’ costars Chris Perfetti, Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams at the 2025 Golden Globes.Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty

Michael Buckner/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty

Williams, who haswon a Golden Globefor his role as Gregory,previously told PEOPLEthat hisAbbott Elementarycharacterization is “one of the most important things I’ve ever done in my career.”

“I think that’s the overall goal for me here, is to show not only Black male educators in a certain light, but then also Black men in a certain light that are allowed to be emotional and have full emotional spectrums, and then also be in love,” he said in 2024, referring to Gregory’s relationship with Janine. “It’s one of the most important things I’ve ever done in my career is showing this, especially with the platform that we have.”

source: people.com