Selena Gomez has been spotted with a woman who is very close to her alleged new love interest, Zayn Malik.
Last week, the fetish singer was spotted out and about in New York City alongside Zayn’s personal assistant, Taryn Zimmerman.
The ladies stood side by side in front of the Japanese restaurant Nobu.
This came just days before the Only Murders In The Building star was spotted on a secret date with Malik, 30.
The Lose You to Love Me singer was reportedly spotted “holding hands and kissing” on a romantic date with the former One Direction singer.
Selena has been fairly single since her split from Justin Bieber in May 2018.
Dating: Selena Gomez has been spotted with a woman who is very close to her rumored new love Zayn Malik. Last week, the fetish singer was spotted out and about in New York City alongside Zayn’s personal assistant, Taryn Zimmerman
The man: Malik, who isn’t seen much in public these days, was spotted in 2014
Selena looked casual when she was with Taryn.
The The Wizards Of Waverly Place alum opted for a fitted gray tee paired with cropped black pants.
To keep warm, she wore a chunky infinity scarf as well as a gray zipped denim jacket.
She was spotted with her cell phone in the front pocket of the jacket.
Her bag of choice was a black quilted handbag with gold hardware on her shoulder.
To complete the look, she wore a pair of chunky black platform boots. She accessorised her with a pair of gold dangling chain earrings.
The former Disney star tied her raven locks in a casual updo and modeled a sultry makeup look.
She rocked an eyeshadow look with a dark incised crease, smocked winged eyeliner and a glossy pink pout.
You’re close: Zayn is seen here with his assistant Taryn modeling a Paul McCartney t-shirt
Casual chic: Gomez, 30, looked stylish and clad in a grey-and-black monochromatic outfit as she stepped out
Dinner date: The ‘The Only Murders In The Building’ star was spotted leaving celebrity-frequented sushi joint Nobu with Zimmerman just days before a secret date with Malik
Malik’s personal assistant – on whose social media she has appeared several times in the past – wore a cream trench coat over a black T-shirt and light gray jeans.
She wore a pair of black cage platform sandals and a small Adidas shoulder bag.
Just days after their outing, a TikTok user reported spotting Selena and Zayn at a secret dinner party in New York City.
According to the source and her friend, who works at the restaurant, the two walked in holding hands and were seen enjoying quite a bit of PDA.
A source told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: ‘Selena and Zayn went out in SoHo, New York City, around 10:30pm last night. They walked in holding hands and kissed. Most of the restaurant staff and restaurant patrons didn’t notice them. It seemed like they were comfortable with each other and it was clear it was a date.
This comes after claims Malik wanted to “see where things go” with Gomez.
The pop star, who has daughter Khai, two, with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid, is said to have started dating Selena and while the couple aren’t “very serious” at the moment, he thinks she’s “amazing”. reportedly wants to see how things develop.
They have a past: One Direction presents Gomez with the award for Best Pop Video for Come and Get It during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center in NYC
A source told Us Weekly: “Zayn has known Selena for years and he’s definitely into her. He has always admired her and thinks she is an incredible person, inside and out. They are not very serious and she is free to see other people. However, Zayn would love to continue seeing Selena and see where things go.
The insider went on to explain that the former One Direction singer has been “focused on himself” since splitting from Gigi in October 2021, but when it comes to his potential future with Selena – who previously dated The Weeknd (who used to be with Gigi’s ex had dated). Bella Hadid) – he feels “upbeat” even though there’s no “pressure” on the situation.
The source added, “He’s been focusing on himself for the last few years and feels like he’s ready for a date. He’s optimistic about the possibility of something developing between him and Selena, but doesn’t put any pressure on the situation. He would rather just let things progress organically and thinks she feels the same way.
His ex: Malik has two-year-old daughter Khai with ex-girlfriend Gigi Hadid; seen in 2017