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Colombian pop star Shakira and NBA player Jimmy Butler have reportedly embarked on a romantic relationship.
According to an exclusive report by US Weekly, the couple has been spotted together on multiple occasions, leaving fans buzzing with excitement.
Although their relationship is still in its early stages, sources close to Shakira have revealed to the outlet that the two have enjoyed spending time together.
The publication quoted an insider as saying, “Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and she feels happy spending time with him.”
One intriguing aspect of their budding romance is the significant age difference between the two. Shakira, 46, and Butler, 33, share a 13-year age gap. However, it appears that the age difference does not bother Shakira in the slightest.
The insider mentioned that the age gap “doesn’t bother” her and emphasized that it’s too early to predict the long-term potential of their relationship.
Jimmy Butler and Shakira are currently dating, per @usweekly.
“Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and she feels happy spending time with him.” pic.twitter.com/WLAiMQqyli
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Interestingly, Shakira’s children have reportedly been longtime admirers of Jimmy Butler. Shakira shares two sons, Milan (9) and Sasha (7), with her former partner, soccer star Gerard Piqué. The outlet revealed that despite their brief acquaintance, Butler’s presence seems to have struck a chord with Shakira.
The insider said, “They have only known each other for a short while, and just recently started following each other on social media.”
Both Shakira and Butler are highly accomplished in their respective fields, with Shakira boasting a successful music career and Butler making a name for himself as a prominent NBA player.