Rumors of a potential romance between Colombian singer Shakira and Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler seem to be gaining traction as the pair was recently spotted on a dinner date in London. Shakira, 46, and Butler, 33, arrived separately at Novikov Restaurant & Bar just after 10 p.m., enjoying a low-key evening together. Although they left separately, just minutes apart around 1:30 a.m., the NBA player’s security team escorted Shakira to her car.
According to a source, Shakira and Butler appeared “cozy” while enjoying sushi and cocktails inside the popular venue. Speculation about their relationship began earlier this year when Shakira, who recently moved to Miami, started engaging with Butler on Instagram and attending his basketball games.
Adding fuel to the fire, Shakira posted on her Instagram in May, with caption “Let’s go Heat!” during the Miami Heat’s playoff round against the Boston Celtics. This gesture further intrigued fans and led to increased speculation about a potential romance.
It’s worth noting that both Shakira and Butler have had notable past relationships. Butler has been linked to Shay Mitchell and Selena Gomez, and he shares a 3-year-old daughter with his ex, Kaitlin Nowak. Shakira, on the other hand, announced her separation from her long-term partner Gerard Piqué last year. The singer and Piqué share two sons, Milan and Sasha.
Recently, Shakira’s children made an appearance in her “Acróstico” music video, showcasing their adorable singing and piano skills. The video depicts the children’s room being packed up, hinting at Shakira’s split from their father, while the lyrics convey a love letter to her kids, expressing how they bring her solace during difficult times.
In May, Shakira went on a night out with supermodel Gisele Bündchen and their children, following Bündchen’s separation from Tom Brady. This outing showcased Shakira’s focus on maintaining a supportive network during challenging personal times.
Shakira’s recent dinner date with Butler coincides with her recognition as an “Agent of Change” at Univision’s Premios Juventud. This prestigious award acknowledges her philanthropic work in children’s education, nutrition, and the arts, with a particular emphasis on female empowerment. Shakira’s Fundacion Pies Descalzos (Barefoot Foundation) in Colombia is dedicated to providing education for all Colombian children.
Expressing her aspirations, Shakira emphasized the importance of education as an “Agent of Change” during an interview with TV presenter Alejandra Espinoza. She said “My dream is to be able to continue growing and make many more schools, get more resources from both the government and the private sector, and that every day more people understand that education is really that ‘Agent of Change.”
“We have also seen it, I have seen it with my own eyes, since we started working with the foundation, we have accompanied children who live in conditions of extreme poverty and conflict and they are children who today are already adolescents, who have graduated and they’re in college. They’ve transformed their lives and they have left or at least manage to have the opportunities or the tools to get out to, break that vicious circle of poverty,” Shakira added.
