Meet Lucien Laviscount, the Emily in Paris star sparking dating rumours with Shakira after starring
Recently, the 31-year-old British actor appeared as Shakira’s love interest in “Puntería”, her latest music video, which also features Cardi B. In it, he stars as a centaur in “a planet where women rule as Amazons”, sharing steamy scenes with the 47-year-old singer in a vivid pink fantasy setting.
The on-screen pairing has fuelled fan curiosity and speculation – particularly after they were seen having dinner together at Carbone in New York, on March 26, according to E! Online.
What’s more, some insiders have allegedly revealed the duo is actually dating, but Shakira’s inner circle is apparently afraid he may be only doing it for fame. “Shakira is desperate to fall in love – but her friends are concerned because Lucien has slowly crept his way up the celebrity ladder while dating women who were all less famous than Shakira,” a source told British media.
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If you’re not familiar with the actor – best known for his role in Netflix’s Emily in Paris as Emily (Lily Collins)’s new love interest, Alfie – here’s what we know about Shakira’s reported new boo, once dubbed “the internet’s boyfriend” by Glamour magazine.
Lucien Laviscount has appeared in British TV shows
Familiar to UK audiences from his roles on ITV’s Coronation Street (2009) and BBC One’s Waterloo Road (2010–11), Laviscount has diversified his career with appearances in Celebrity Big Brother (2011), Scream Queens (2015) and Katy Keene (2020). However, his significant breakthrough came with Emily in Paris (2020), which elevated his international profile.
Next, he’s set to star in the upcoming 2024 romantic comedy This Time Next Year, directed by Nick Moore, the maestro known for editing classics such as Love Actually (2003) and Notting Hill (1999).He was first scouted when he was 10
In an interview with Fashion Magazine, Laviscount recounted a story from when he was 10: during a shopping trip with his mother, he boldly asked a teenage shop attendant out. This display of confidence caught the attention of a casting agent also present at the shop. Laviscount’s first job was modelling for a Marks & Spencer children’s clothing line by no other than former professional footballer David Beckham.Where is Amanda Bynes in 2023? From podcasts to surgery reveals
David Beckham had a big impact on him
The M&S campaign didn’t just mark Laviscount’s introduction to the spotlight – it was also where Beckham himself saw a spark in the budding talent. The football legend, impressed by Laviscount’s charisma, suggested he pursue acting. Beckham even had an assistant contact an acting school in Manchester on Laviscount’s behalf – a gesture that set the wheels in motion for Laviscount’s acting career, per British media.He released a single in 2012
Laviscount explored his musical talents by releasing a single “Dance with You” in 2012. While acting still appears to be his main passion, this musical endeavour added another layer to his multifaceted career – though he does not appear to have released any more music since.
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