Although the Hollywood actor’s statements came in mid 2023, the Colombian’s response comes almost a year later
After Shakira and Gerard Pique’s split, a relationship of more than 10 years in which little Milan and Sasha were born, many rumors linked the singer with men from the world of show business.
And while one of the most persistent rumors linked Shakira with Lewis Hamilton after several public meetings, Tom Cruise was also on the list of alleged suitors.
The fact is that Hamilton and Cruise were seen with the Colombian during the 2023 Formula 1 Grand Prix of Miami, which was held in May. That’s why it’s so curious that almost a year later they are still talking about that event. Moreover, it is only now that Shakira has been asked about what Cruise had to say.
What did Tom Cruise say about Shakira and her hips in 2023?
In the face of many rumors and speculations about alleged relationships and romantic interests, last June Tom Cruise was interviewed during Univision’s ‘Despierta America’ and was asked about Shakira. He had nothing but praise for her and her family: “She is very talented. She and her family are lovely people. I have always admired her work…. She’s a very good person, she’s a very good person.”
That conversation with journalist Jessica Rodriguez led Cruise to answer a strange question about the Colombian’s hips, obviously playing on the title of her song ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ that she performs with Wyclef Jean and that came out in 2006. Well, Cruise stated: “No, her hips don’t lie! They don’t!”
This phrase led to speculation that something more could have happened between them, although there were also question’s over the journalist and whether it was a question to ask a man about a woman who is not his partner or in a relationship with them.
On May 6, 2024 the Met Gala took place, to which the Colombian arrived with a red Carolina Herrera dress that referred to red roses. And on the arrival of ‘Shaki’ the same journalist Jessica Rodriguez took up the subject of the hips: “A few months ago I interviewed Tom Cruise and I told him: ‘Shakira’s hips do not lie’, and he said: ‘No, they do not lie’.”
Well, in what was an uncomfortable topic to answer, since it can be taken as an answer directed to Tom Cruise, the artist knew how to answer creatively, almost like the lyrics of her latest musical work titled ‘Women Don’t Cry Anymore’: “You’re right, they are the most honest hips.”
What was said about Shakira and Tom Cruise’s alleged relationship?
At the time, while the rumors about Lewis Hamilton and Shakira were growing, US Weekly published that an alleged source close to the singer ruled out any relationship between these stars: “Shakira is not interested in having anything romantic with Tom. She doesn’t want to date him, or anyone else, because she’s focused on her kids and her career…. For now.”
And they added that she found it “hilarious” that there was talk of this alleged romance. In Heat magazine, in May 2023, they also quoted an alleged source close to the Barranquilla-born actress in which she indicated that the relationship was cordial on her part, while there was interest from the actor: “They talk, but there is no attraction or romance on her part. Shakira is only friendly with him. She is flattered by his interest, but she doesn’t want anything more.”