How old is Jimmy Butler? Shakira unbothered by 13-year age gap with NBA star, claims source amid rumored romance

'It's too early to tell if there's long-term potential' in Shakira and Jimmy Butler's romance, a source said

PUBLISHED JUL 16, 2023

Shakira enjoys spending time with Jimmy Butler because he makes her smile (Roy Rochlin, Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Shakira is not disturbed 'whatsoever' by her 13-year age gap with NBA star and rumored beau Jimmy Butler. A few days after they were photographed leaving London's Novikov Restaurant & Bar following a romantic meal, a source claimed that Shakira enjoys spending time with Jimmy because he makes her smile.

The source told Us Weekly, "They have been out a few times, but things are very new and it's too early to tell if there's long-term potential there. Jimmy makes Shakira smile, and she feels happy spending time with him." The two "have only recently started following each other on social media" and "have only known each other for a short while," they added.

Shakira's children are 'longtime fans' of NBA star

Shakira walks on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 07, 2023 in Miami, Florida. — Shakira walks on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Miami at Miami International Autodrome on May 7, 2023 in Miami, Florida (Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Butler is 33 and Shakira is 46. According to the outlet, the singer's boys Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, whom she shares with her ex-husband Gerard Pique, have been "longtime fans of the athlete." Following her breakup from Pique after 11 years of dating, the pair's cordial internet exchanges gained attention. Shakira posted a video of herself supporting his team, the Miami Heat, and he "liked" a video of her singing.

The basketball player, 33, and the starlet chose to show up separately but minutes apart just after 10 pm on Wednesday, trying to avoid being seen together. They lingered at the celebrity hotspot until 1.30 am before departing in their individual automobiles. The insider commented that they appeared to be 'cozy' inside the eatery as they placed their orders for sushi and beverages, as reported by Daily Mail.

The mother-of-two dressed for an evening out with a denim jumpsuit, pink lipstick, and her golden mane in her signature voluminous curls. In a black t-shirt, velour slacks, and spotless white shoes, Butler looked dapper. He added a crimson bandana to his casual look and a gold watch.

Shakira's love life since Gerard Pique split

Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat looks on against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. — Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat looks on against the Boston Celtics during a game on May 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Colombian singer attended the 2023 NBA Finals at Miami's Kaseya Center in June to witness Butler play as his club, the Miami Heat, faced the Denver Nuggets. The two started following each other on Instagram after she went to one of his games. Since ending her relationship with her longtime lover, Gerard Pique, Shakira has been romantically connected to Tom Cruise and Lewis Hamilton. The 'Hips Don't Lie' singer and the former soccer player from Spain, 36, have two children together: Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.