The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer is enjoying her new status as a single mom amidst swirling dating rumors, insisting that she's not looking for a serious relationship just yet.
- Jun 14, 2024
AceShowbiz - Shakira, the global pop sensation, recently addressed gossip linking her romantically with Hollywood heavyweight Tom Cruise and Formula 1 ace Lewis Hamilton. In an exclusive interview with Rolling Stone for the July - August 2024 cover story, the "Hips Don't Lie" singer set the record straight about her current dating mindset.
"I'm not thinking about that,” Shakira, 47, revealed. After parting ways with longtime partner Gerard Pique amid infidelity rumors, she's been too busy to have any new romantic entanglements. "What space do I have for a man right now?" she challenged rhetorically.
"What can I tell you, I like men," Shakira admitted, referencing her interest in the opposite sex despite the tumultuous times she's faced. However, she clarified that her main focus remains on her sons, Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9, emphasizing their emotional and psychological well-being as her utmost priority.
Recent outings, including a cozy dinner with Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler and actor Lucien Laviscount, have made headlines. In May 2023, Shakira was seen boating with Hamilton in Miami and getting cozy in Barcelona, fueling rumors of their relationship. An insider previously told Page Six that although their connection was "fun and flirty," it never progressed to anything serious.
A source exclusively told Us Weekly that despite the flurry of interest in a potential romance with Tom Cruise, who dated the singer briefly, Shakira isn't entertaining the idea. "Shakira had a great time hanging out with Tom at F1 but she has no interest in dating him," the source said, adding she "enjoyed his company" but isn't focused on dating "him or anybody else at the moment."
Shakira, who has been living in Miami after relocating from Barcelona, candidly shared that she's open to dating in the future. "I think my kids would have to be very prepared for that, and their emotional and psychological well-being is the priority," she explained, open to the idea of casual relationships or new friendships for now. "Hey, I'm not opposed to having friends," she quipped.
The Grammy winner is embracing this chapter of her life, focusing on music, family, and personal growth. While fans speculate about her love life, Shakira is content to let the rumors swirl as she dances to her own rhythm. After all, for this Latin pop queen, it's all about finding "stability, the same we are now looking for in another corner of the world next to family, friends, and the sea."
