LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Shakira is not disturbed 'whatsoever' by her 13-year age gap with NBA star and rumored beau Jimmy Butler. A few days after they were photographed leaving London's Novikov Restaurant & Bar following a romantic meal, a source claimed that Shakira enjoys spending time with Jimmy because he makes her smile.
The source told Us Weekly, "They have been out a few times, but things are very new and it's too early to tell if there's long-term potential there. Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and she feels happy spending time with him." The two "have only recently started following each other on social media" and "have only known each other for a short while," they added.
Shakira's children are 'longtime fans' of NBA star
Butler is 33 and Shakira is 46. According to the outlet, the singer's boys Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, whom she shares with her ex-husband Gerard Pique, have been "longtime fans of the athlete." Following her breakup from Pique after 11 years of dating, the pair's cordial internet exchanges gained attention. Shakira posted a video of herself supporting his team, the Miami Heat, and he "liked" a video of her singing.
The basketball player, 33, and the starlet chose to show up separately but minutes apart just after 10 pm on Wednesday, trying to avoid being seen together. They lingered at the celebrity hotspot until 1.30 am before departing in their individual automobiles. The insider commented that they appeared to be 'cozy' inside the eatery as they placed their orders for sushi and beverages, as reported by Daily Mail.
The mother-of-two dressed for an evening out with a denim jumpsuit, pink lipstick, and her golden mane in her signature voluminous curls. In a black t-shirt, velour slacks, and spotless white shoes, Butler looked dapper. He added a crimson bandana to his casual look and a gold watch.
Shakira's love life since Gerard Pique split
The Colombian singer attended the 2023 NBA Finals at Miami's Kaseya Center in June to witness Butler play as his club, the Miami Heat, faced the Denver Nuggets. The two started following each other on Instagram after she went to one of his games. Since ending her relationship with her longtime lover, Gerard Pique, Shakira has been romantically connected to Tom Cruise and Lewis Hamilton. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer and the former soccer player from Spain, 36, have two children together: Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.
