Tom Cruise has been linked to several famous women over the years, but his most recent marriage was to Katie Holmes (who he was married to from 2006 until 2012). For the most part, he is incredibly secretive about his relationships, but could the latest report about him dating Shakira be true?
There is enough in the rumor to get everyone's attention, and the coupling would certainly be one of the most unexpected Hollywood romances ever. But don't get ahead of yourself just yet…
Were Shakira And Tom Cruise In A Relationship?
At first glance, it would appear Shakira and Tom Cruise have very little in common. Their lives seem to be in different places, and he is also 14 years older than her. Cruise is 60 and was born on July 3, 1962, and Shakira is 46, born on Feb. 2, 1977.
But they do share an interest in motorsport and are both believed to be single. They were seen hanging out together at Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix, which took place on May 7, 2023. Seeing them together got fans excited about the potential coupling.
Shortly after the pair were photographed together, a source told Page Six that Cruise was "extremely interested in pursuing her." Adding, "There is chemistry. Shakira needs a soft pillow to fall on, and that could be Tom," the source continued, saying Cruise was "a nice-looking guy, and he is talented. And she isn't taller than him."
Is Shakira Interested In Dating Tom Cruise?
It is no secret that Shakira is recently single, having split from her long-term partner and the father of her children, Gerard Piqué. The former couple announced their decision to split in June 2022, releasing a statement to Reuters:
"We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy."
They were together for 12 years, and their breakup was difficult for Shakira. Especially because of how Piqué has moved on so quickly (he is currently dating Clara Chia Marti, and some fans have speculated that he cheated on Shakira with her). But is Shakira ready to date again? And could that person really be Tom Cruise?
Despite the dating rumors, a source told Us Weekly that there was nothing more to them.
"Shakira had a great time hanging out with Tom at F1, but she has no interest in dating him," the source said. "He was really nice, and she enjoyed his company, but she isn't focused on dating him or anybody else at the moment. She has a lot on her plate and is focused on her kids and career for now."
"Shakira has seen the online rumors that Tom has been courting her — and how fans are chiming in with their opinions — but she thinks it's hilarious because it's just not true," the source continued. "She had a fun time when they chatted, but that's as far as things have gone." So, while Shakira and Tom Cruise were hanging out, it turns out this relationship is purely platonic.
The heartbreak from her split from Gerard Piqué may also mean that it will be long before Shakira is ready to date anyone again. When it was announced that he was dating Clara, a source told Us Weekly that Shakira was "heartbroken," adding, "She is happy to have her kids to lean on as this is a tough time for her."
Shakira told Elle that it had been a difficult time for the family. "I've remained quiet and just tried to process it all. Um, and yeah, it's hard to talk about it, especially because I'm still going through it, and because I'm in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation," she said. "And so it's been tough not only for me, but also for my kids." She may have remained quiet in interviews, but there have been cryptic things Shakira has said about Gerard Piqué.
Who Is Tom Cruise Dating Now?
Tom Cruise has been linked to several famous women over the years. His relationship history includes Patti Scialfa, Rebecca De Mornay, Melissa Gilbert, Mimi Rogers, Nicole Kidman, Penélope Cruz, and Katie Holmes (whose life is believed to have changed forever following the divorce). He was also briefly linked to Cher in 1985, and she called him one of her top lovers in an appearance on Watch What Happens Live (via Cosmopolitan).
The publication also notes that, although never confirmed, Cruise was believed to have been in an on-again, off-again relationship with Hayley Atwell from 2020 to 2022.
This means that his last official public relationship was with Katie Holmes (and no, sorry, it will not be with Shakira). Apart from being single, very little is known about Cruise's love life. He is not one to discuss much of his personal life, so you will get very little information about what he has been up to. However, there have been reports that he is difficult to date.
"He really worked hard to hang on to Hayley. But his controlling ways got too much for her — and she ended it. Women find him way too intense, and he's turned into Hollywood's least eligible bachelor," a source told RadarOnline of his alleged relationship with Hayley Atwell. "The whole Scientology thing is a turnoff for most women, and he can't exactly downplay it. He's very committed to it."
While it is entirely possible fans may see Tom Cruise and Shakira hanging out again, there is little information to suggest that this could turn into anything more than a friendship. Reports about Shakira also hint that she is nowhere ready to date again and needs time alone to process her feelings about her split and to focus on her children.
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