When Tom Cruise and Colombian singer Shakira were seen together at the Formula Grand Prix in Miami recently, their unexpected meeting fueled dating rumors. Now, insiders claim that Cruise is keen on pursuing a relationship with the Queen of Latin Music. Both are currently single, with Shakira recently ending her 12-year relationship with Gerard Piqué amidst infidelity rumors. Could they become the next celebrity power couple?

An inside source spoke to Page Six, revealing that Cruise is "extremely interested in pursuing" the 46-year-old singer. "There is chemistry," the insider added. Following her split with Piqué, the source suggested that Shakira might need a "soft pillow to fall on," and Cruise could be the one to provide that support.

The Top Gun: Maverick star has the added advantage of being a "nice-looking guy," as well as talented. Furthermore, Shakira's height of 5-foot-2 complements Cruise's 5-foot-7 stature, making them a seemingly ideal match. The actor was so taken with the pop sensation that he reportedly sent her flowers.

The pair spent time together at the race's starting grid and conversed in a private hospitality suite, further fueling the dating rumors.

Meanwhile, Shakira had an eventful weekend, receiving Billboard's first-ever Woman of the Year award at the Latin Women in Music gala on Saturday, May 6. However, her acceptance speech appeared to take a swipe at her ex, Piqué.

"This has been a year of seismic change in my life where I’ve felt more than ever and very personally what it is to be a woman. And what it means," she said in Spanish, according to an English translation by Billboard, via Yahoo! "It’s been a year where I’ve realized we women are stronger than we think, braver than we believed, more independent than we were taught to be."

Shakira continued, emphasizing the importance of self-love and independence, stating, "Because what woman hasn’t, at some time in her life, forgotten herself because she’s seeking the attention and love of someone else?” She admitted that this had happened to her "more than once."

With Shakira's newfound strength and independence and the budding connection between her and Cruise, fans are eager to see if romance will blossom between the two stars.