Is Transgender 'Pose' Creator Janet Mock Dating 'Papi?'

Sad but very true it seems as if we are all affected by the “Netflix” drought. Lying on the couch on a Sunday afternoon letting time pass feels like watching paint dry. It can be difficult trying to find a show that genuinely excites you. But, when you do the reward is splendid because the binging begins. One of the shows that will cure this burnout is “Pose” created by Ryan Murphy and written by Janet Mock. These two powerhouses melding their creative juices together was bound to facilitate LGBTQ perfection. With Billy Porter thrown into the mix, there is no way anyone could be bored watching this informative, nostalgic, roller coaster ride that is “Pose”. Interestingly the drama isn't just contained in the show, rumors have been swimming towards the showrunners. More specifically Janet Mock who is a respected transgender voice, and Angel Curiel who plays the carefree character “Papi”.

The "Pose" Takeover

Are things heating up on the “Pose” set between these two? Janet Mock who is 12 years Angel’s senior was married and had more recently filed for divorce in February 2019 from her husband Aaron Tredwell. The details as to why this relationship has come to an end aren't so clear. When interviewed on “The Breakfast Club” not too long ago Janet spoke very highly of her marriage. She expressed how supportive Aaron was of her being transgender, and the love they shared. To go from this positive place to divorce is surprising. Did her hidden romance with Angel have something to do with it? The relationship with Angel and Janet has not been publicly confirmed but on Angel’s Instagram, he did post a photo of them as a couple at “The GLAAD” awards smiling ever so brightly.

The "Tea" Behind The Scenes

If they are in fact an item would it be a wise choice for “Pose” as a whole? As we all know work and play don't necessarily go hand in hand. There has to be some type of healthy separation in order to maintain the machine that is running a hit show. Time and again history has taught many actors and actresses before us that mixing those two worlds can cause a troubling riff-raff. Not to mention the component of their age difference and split in life experience. Angel being 24 and Janet 33 illustrates the possible future conflicts that come with being in two different life arenas as a couple. Although the odds might seem stacked against them as a pair, their path could also be a beautiful one.