Shakira Confirms Relationship with Lucien Laviscount and Consolidates Her Personal and Professional Rebirth in the United States
After leaving behind a decade of personal commitments and establishing her residence in Miami, Shakira is experiencing one of the most solid moments of her artistic and personal career. The Colombian star recently confirmed her romantic relationship with British actor Lucien Laviscount, 15 years her junior, bringing an end to a period of speculation and making way for a stage marked by autonomy, musical success, and personal maturity.
Shakira's transition into this new phase began following her high-profile 2022 breakup with former Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué, with whom she shared a 12-year relationship and has two children. The love story between the singer and the athlete, which at the time was seen as the perfect crossover between entertainment and international sports, began in 2010 during the filming of the video for "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)," the official theme song of the South Africa World Cup. After making their relationship official in 2011, the couple built a home together that ultimately came to an end due to internal tensions, opening a chapter of profound transformation for the singer, born in 1977.
The change of course entailed not only a geographic move to Miami, United States, along with her two young children, but also a candid reassessment of her professional priorities. In a 2024 interview with The Sunday Times, the artist revealed that for years she put on hold and sacrificed major opportunities in the music industry to accompany and support Piqué's demanding sports career. Her arrival in the United States thus marked the start of a large-scale artistic revival, resuming high-profile projects and connecting directly with her international audience.
Her return to the stage and the recording studio was emphatic. The Colombian artist's creative response to heartbreak initially materialized in the hit collaboration "BZRP Music Sessions #53," a track that candidly reflected her mindset following the breakup and resonated globally. This release paved the way for the 2024 arrival of her twelfth studio album, titled "Las mujeres ya no lloran." Composed of 16 tracks, the album included high-profile collaborations with figures such as Cardi B, Karol G, and Tiësto, consolidating a repertoire that quickly accumulated billions of streams on digital platforms like Spotify.
Industry recognition soon followed for the artist, who boasts a historic international career backed by global classics like "Hips Don't Lie" and "Whenever, Wherever." Thanks to "Las mujeres ya no lloran," the singer-songwriter won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album at the 2025 ceremony, bringing her total number of Grammy awards to four. Alongside this achievement, last year she embarked on a long-awaited world tour that has received massive and enthusiastic support from fans across the globe.
As her career reached new peaks of popularity, the Barranquilla native's love life remained under public scrutiny. After being linked in rumors to figures like Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, it was her meeting with Lucien Laviscount that ultimately captured international attention. The two met in 2024 during the filming of the music video for the song "Puntería." The obvious chemistry between them immediately sparked public interest as to whether the romance went beyond acting—suspicions that gained traction after they were spotted dining together in New York and were recently confirmed by the artist herself.
Her relationship with Laviscount, who is 15 years younger than the singer, has reignited sociocultural discussions about relationship dynamics and the prejudices that still persist surrounding women who choose to date younger men. Over the years, the singer has built an image defined by independence and self-confidence. Various observers note that the artist's experience reflects a contemporary trend in the entertainment industry, where personal feelings and mutual affinity are prioritized over social conventions or traditional norms.
On the cusp of turning 50, the Latina star has openly expressed her stance on love and family. In statements to the media, the singer stated that she is currently focusing her priorities on raising her children and ensuring their well-being, as well as cultivating relationships that bring her comfort and peace of mind, rather than tying herself to rigid structures or a formal, serious relationship. Backed by her self-reliance and an optimistic spirit, Shakira reaffirms that she feels stronger and more independent than ever to move forward.
