Anthony Anderson Steps Out Holding Hands With Rocsi Diaz at Golden Globes After-Party — Internet Explodes With Dating Rumors

Anthony Anderson and Rocsi Diaz have the internet in a frenzy after their latest public appearance.

The pair was spotted leaving the Netflix Golden Globes after-party on Sunday night, January 11, 2026, looking every bit like a couple. Photographers caught the duo strolling hand-in-hand outside Wolfgang Puck’s Spago in Beverly Hills, marking one of their most intimate sightings to date.

Anderson kept it timeless in a sharp black tuxedo and bowtie, while Diaz brought the glamour in an elegant floral gown. When pressed by reporters about the nature of their outing, the black-ish star didn’t confirm a full-blown relationship, but he did refer to the former “106 & Park” host as “my date for the evening.”

While the official dating rumors started heating up in late 2025 after a series of low-key outings, their history actually spans nearly two decades. Anderson highlighted this deep connection, noting, “We go back almost 20 years.” Longtime fans will remember their undeniable on-screen chemistry from the early 2000s when Anderson frequently appeared as a guest on BET’s “106 & Park” during Diaz’s iconic run as a co-host.

The timing of this “date night” is significant for Anderson, who finalized his divorce from his college sweetheart, Alvina Stewart, in late 2023. The former couple married in 1999 and share two adult children, Nathan and Kyra, but officially split after 22 years of marriage following a long period of separation.

As part of the settlement, Anderson was ordered to pay Alvina a base of $20,000 a month in spousal support, a figure that could climb to $400,000 annually depending on his gross earnings. With that chapter closed, the 55-year-old actor seems to be embracing a fresh start, though he was careful to maintain a bit of mystery, telling reporters, “Friends are always friends.”

As for Diaz, the 41-year-old has always been notoriously private about her personal life. She previously stated that she only plans to share major relationship news if it leads to an engagement or marriage. Before these recent sightings with Anderson, she was in a long-term, on-and-off relationship with R&B singer Joe Thomas that reportedly ended in early 2024. Despite the hand-holding and “date” labels, only time will tell if this longtime friendship has officially evolved into something more permanent.

😍 Anthony Anderson & Rocsi Diaz fuel the dating rumors after the Golden Globes. https://t.co/Ie5Pu27QW0 pic.twitter.com/R0CzsTkSIX

— TMZ (@TMZ) January 12, 2026