Update 10/18/2021 3:20pm:

Actor Darius McCrary, known best for his role in Family Matters, took to Instagram to address rumors that he's dating transgender model Sidney Starr. 

While sitting with his TV mom, JoMarie Payton, Darius told viewers to not listen to the rumors about him. He stated in the video, "What is this, high school? You're going to tell me who I can't be friends with, who I can't hang out with?"

While he didn't mention Sidney by name, Darius revealed that he's engaged, adding, "That's what y'all really should be focused on." You can hear more above. 


Original 10/18/2021 9:52am:

"Family Matters" star Darius McCrary recently did a photoshoot with transgender model Sidney Starr, which Sidney posted on her Instagram page. 

She captioned the post, "We both are just built special!!!!! 2 hard working celebrities in the industry!!!!!!! Eddie Winslow we love you!!!! @dariusmccrary ! We hear y’all talking." Sidney also posted a picture from the shoot, where she called Darius her "good friend," but that didn't stop people from speculating that the two were dating. 

Her full post read, "Here standing next to me is a seasoned legend Actor in this entertainment industry. @dariusmccrary . A black heterosexual male actor who’s standing aside a controversial transgender woman like myself.. We are great friends … and this is a powerful movement we have made to let this be a lesson to the WORLD that we are all human ! No matter what !!!! #Familymatters make sure y’all tune into @thezeusnetwork for baddies!!!" 

This comes after the two entertainers sparked dating rumors when Darius posted a video of Starr dancing to Lloyd's "Bass Line," which he captioned, "The #Undeniable@sidneystarrbad what’s understood don’t need to be explained xoxoxo …"