Shakira has sparked fresh romance speculation after being spotted with The Lincoln Lawyer star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo in Los Angeles, fuelling renewed questions over whether the global singer has finally moved on from her former partner Gerard Piqué.
The 49-year-old Colombian superstar was seen with the 45-year-old actor during a recent LA outing, with the pair photographed leaving the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood together. Images showed the duo smiling and chatting as they departed the venue before getting into the same vehicle, according to reports.
The sighting quickly went viral online, with fans and entertainment watchers questioning whether the interaction signals a new romantic chapter for Shakira, who has remained publicly single since her highly publicised split from former footballer Gerard Piqué in 2022.
However, despite the buzz, there has been no confirmation from either Shakira or Garcia-Rulfo that they are in a relationship, and the outing has not been officially described by either party as romantic.
LA Hotel Exit Fuels Romance Rumours
According to Page Six, Shakira and Garcia-Rulfo were seen together at the Sunset Tower Hotel in West Hollywood, where they appeared relaxed and engaged in conversation before leaving the venue.
The pair were photographed at the valet area, smiling and speaking closely while waiting for their car, before departing together. The images quickly spread across social media, sparking intense speculation about whether the singer may be stepping back into the dating world.
Eyewitness-style accounts circulating in entertainment coverage described the interaction as easy-going and friendly, with both stars appearing comfortable in each other's presence. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding the context of the meeting, and it remains unclear whether it was a planned social outing or a casual encounter.
The online reaction was immediate, with social media users dissecting the images and debating whether Shakira could be entering a new romantic phase. Some fans expressed excitement at the possibility of a Hollywood pairing, while others urged restraint, highlighting that a single public sighting does not confirm a relationship, as GEO TV reported.
So far, neither Shakira nor Garcia-Rulfo has publicly addressed the rumours, and no representatives have issued any clarification regarding the nature of their meeting.
Life after Gerard Piqué
Shakira's personal life has remained under intense scrutiny since her split from Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué in 2022, after more than a decade together. The former couple shares two sons, Milan and Sasha, and their breakup became one of the most widely discussed celebrity separations in recent years, dominating both entertainment and sports headlines.
Since then, the Grammy-winning singer has largely focused on her music career and raising her children, repeatedly signalling in interviews that romance has not been her priority at this stage of her life.
She previously said: 'I'm just thinking of raising my kids. I don't see that for now. Maybe when they're older.'
Garcia-Rulfo, meanwhile, continues to gain international recognition through his role in Netflix's The Lincoln Lawyer, while maintaining a relatively private personal life and avoiding public comment on his relationships.
At present, there is no confirmed evidence that the pair are romantically involved, with the LA sighting remaining the sole basis for speculation.
