Shakira has set the rumor mill spinning after she was spotted with The Lincoln Lawyer star Manuel Garcia-Rulfo during what many fans believe was a cozy night out in Los Angeles.
Photos obtained by DeuxMoi show the pair leaving the iconic Sunset Tower Hotel together, laughing and chatting as they waited for their car at the valet stand. The sighting immediately ignited speculation that a new celebrity romance could be brewing.
The timing has only fueled the buzz. Shakira is currently taking a break from her blockbuster Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, and insiders were quick to wonder whether the outing was more than just a friendly get-together.
Manuel appeared every bit the gentleman, holding open the car door for the global superstar as she stepped out in sky-high heels, fitted jeans and a sleek bodysuit. Their easy chemistry did not go unnoticed, sending social media into overdrive.
The sighting comes despite Shakira recently insisting that romance is not her priority. Speaking to People, the singer said she remains focused on raising her two sons, Milan, 13, and Sasha, 11, whom she shares with ex-partner Gerard Piqué.
“I’m just thinking of raising my kids,” she said. “I don’t see that for now. Maybe when they’re older.”
Reflecting on her highly publicized split from the former soccer star, Shakira added: “Through those challenging moments, I discovered how resilient we all are.”
Meanwhile, Garcia-Rulfo’s own love life has recently made headlines. The actor quietly ended his three-year relationship with Audrey McGraw, the youngest daughter of country music power couple Faith Hill and Tim McGraw.
Fans first suspected trouble in paradise when the former couple wiped photos of each other from social media in February 2026. They also unfollowed one another, while Audrey’s sisters, Gracie and Maggie McGraw, reportedly cut ties with the actor online as well.
Now, with Shakira and Garcia-Rulfo being spotted together at one of Hollywood’s most exclusive hotspots, fans are left asking the same question: Was this simply a friendly outing—or the first glimpse of Hollywood’s newest power couple?