In August 2025, Shakira returned to the headlines after being spotted with her ex-boyfriend and former manager, Antonio de la Rua, in San Diego, United States.
The surprising reunion occurred as the Colombian singer continues her world tour Women Don’t Cry Anymore World Tour. The meeting took place at an exclusive restaurant in San Diego, where the two shared a dinner that was captured on video and immediately went viral on social networks, sparking multiple speculations about a possible sentimental reunion. .
The video shows Shakira visibly smiling and relaxed with De la Rua.
This intimate moment has been interpreted by many media outlets as a sign that, despite ending their relationship fourteen years ago, their bond remains meaningful.
It should be noted that neither of the two have issued official statements on the matter, which has not stopped speculation about a renewal of their relationship.
The reunion between Shakira and Antonio de la Rua
In addition to the encounter at the restaurant, recent images shared in the media show Shakira at Petco Park (San Diego Padres stadium) accompanied by her children, Sasha and Milán, as well as Zulú and Mael, Antonio de la Rúa’s children.
In one of the photographs they are seen walking together towards the stadium box, which has triggered rumors of a “blended family” in the middle of the tour. This adds another level of connection that seems to transcend the merely professional or friendly.
The story between Shakira and Antonio de la Rúa began in the early 2000s. Their personal and work relationship lasted more than a decade; it was in August 2010 when they decided to separate, although they maintained a professional relationship initially.
However, the bond was strained when he sued Shakira for a millionaire sum, a lawsuit that was dismissed by a Los Angeles court in 2013. It is worth noting that “Día de enero”, an emblematic song by Shakira, was written in honor of Antonio de la Rúa.
For Hispanic audiences living in the United States, this reunion generates multiple reflections. First, it shows how the lives of international stars like Shakira can once again intertwine with significant figures from her past. Second, it highlights the closeness that the artist maintains with her origins and with people who marked her career.
Finally, for those who followed this sentimental chapter of Shakira’s life, the possibility of a new stage -whether of sentimental reconciliation or of strengthening family ties- is exciting and worthy of attention.
Here is the video of Shakira having dinner with Antonio de la Rua.
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