Shakira’s, 47, new love interest Lucien Laviscount, 31, calls ‘inspiring’ singer ‘one of the most beautiful’ people he’s ever met

Shakira was affectionately labeled “inspirational” and “one of the most beautiful” people he has ever met by her new love interest, Lucien Laviscount.

The Hips Don’t Lie singer, 47 – who recently spoke about making ‘sacrifices’ in the hope of finding lasting love – was confirmed to be dating the Emily In Paris actor, 31, last April.

The performer previously dated footballer Gerard Pique – with whom she shares two children – from 2011 until they announced their split in June 2022 after 11 years together.

While you’re talking to We weekly in an article published on Saturday, the British-born actor opened up about the singer – with whom he first sparked romance rumors in March after appearing in the steamy music video for her song Punteria.

“Shakira is one of the most incredible artists to ever walk this planet,” Lucien told the outlet during the F1 Grand Prix of Miami.

“Her dedication to her craft, to her fans and her love for life is truly inspiring. She is one of the nicest, hardworking people I have ever met.”

Regarding the cast in the Punteria music video – which was shot in February – Laviscount revealed that it all happened ‘quite quickly’.

While filming the fourth season of Netflix’s Emily in Paris, the star recalled, “he got the call that there was some interest in being part of the video.”

‘I was shooting Emily In Paris at the time, but we managed to find out the dates and I was on the next flight to Miami.’

During his visit to the Florida city, Lucien explained, “Miami is all about the people, the culture, the atmosphere. I rapped along to “Welcome To Miami” when I was a kid and dreamed of this place. It never disappoints.’

In March, Shakira and Laviscount appeared in the music video for her song Punteria, which also features Cardi B.

Over the course of the upbeat clip, both the singer and actor shared a few sweet moments, like almost locking lips.

Not long after the music video came out, the two were spotted having dinner in New York City.

Last April, it was confirmed that the two stars were ‘casually’ dating. A source said this at the time We weekly that the beauty “casually spotted him” and said “the chemistry started” on the set of the Punteria music video.

The insider added that the Waka Waka artist was “pleasantly surprised by how charming and funny he was.”

A separate source also told the network that “Shakira and Lucien have something playful going on — and he’s very interested in her.”

Laviscount has previously been linked to other stars such as Kelly Osbourne, Brooke Vincent, Jesy Nelson and also Kerry Katona.

However, friends of Shakira have expressed their fears that Lucien is ‘just after fame’ after they rekindled a romance.

A source told DailyMail.com: ‘Shakira is desperate to fall in love, but her friends are worried because Lucien has slowly climbed the celebrity ladder while dating women who were all less famous than Shakira.’

‘The women he’s been with are all very different. Now he sees Shakira – and she wants love.”

“But her friends worry that he just wants people to know his name, and she gives that. They see each other, but they are not really involved yet.’

The insider claimed that the singer is still “not over her ex” and that those around her “know Lucien is a rebound,” adding, “She’s dating someone who they fear is a player and that she will be burned.’

Also in April, Shakira opened up about making “sacrifices” and staying “loyal” during an interview with her in hopes of finding lasting love. Marie Claire.

The singer split from his long-time partner Gerard Pique after eleven years together, following rumors that he had cheated on her. The former couple also have two children: Milan, 11, and Sasha, nine.

“I was looking for that man like my father, who I would have children with and then make plans to be together forever — like my parents, who are still so in love,” she explained.

‘I have made many sacrifices for this. I was loyal. But sometimes things don’t go as planned. You go on.’

After the split, she revealed: “I can’t say I don’t believe in love because I see the example of my parents after 50 years together; how they look into each other’s eyes and hold hands and cannot live apart from each other.’

‘I’ve seen love, but I haven’t been so lucky myself. Monogamy is a utopia,” the star added.

The artist has been busy and recently made a surprise appearance at the Coachella Music Festival in April during Bizarrap’s set.

She will also embark on her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour starting on November 2 in the Coachella Valley and ending on December 15 in Detroit.