As the world celebrates the engagement of football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to his longtime partner Georgina Rodríguez, Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu has taken a trip down memory lane, sharing a throwback from her own past with the football icon. The news of Ronaldo and Rodríguez’s engagement, which was announced by Georgina on Instagram on August 12, has prompted many to revisit Ronaldo’s romantic history, and Bipasha’s name has once again resurfaced.
In an Instagram story, Bipasha shared a clip of an “iconic stage moment” with Ronaldo from 2007. The two had crossed paths at the New Seven Wonders of the World ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, where Bipasha was representing Bollywood. The encounter gained significant media attention, especially a viral photograph that captured a seemingly intimate moment between them at an afterparty. At the time, Bipasha was in a serious relationship with fellow actor John Abraham, leading to a swirl of speculation and controversy.
Years later, Bipasha addressed the viral photo in an interview, explaining the context of their interaction. She clarified that Ronaldo, being very tall, had to bend down to talk to her in a noisy room. She also spoke about her admiration for him, calling him a “dream come true” to meet. Despite the rumors and the hopes of many Indian fans that the two were dating, the relationship never materialized beyond a friendly acquaintance.
Meanwhile, Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez’s love story has reached a new milestone. Georgina shared the news of their engagement with a picture of her hand, sporting a massive diamond ring, and a caption in Spanish that translates to, “Yes, I do. In this life and in all my lives.” The couple first met in 2016 at a Gucci store in Madrid where Georgina worked. They have since built a family together, which includes Ronaldo’s children from previous relationships and their two children, Alana and Bella. Tragically, in 2022, they lost their newborn son, Ángel, who was Bella’s twin.