She finished runner-up on Love Island UK’s twelfth series.
Love Island runner-up Shakira Khan delivered another headline-making red-carpet moment as she attended the London premiere of the new Wuthering Heights film on February 5.
The appearance marked a stylish crossover between reality TV and high cinema, neatly tying into Margot Robbie’s well-known Love Island fandom.
Held in central London, the UK premiere celebrated a provocative new adaptation of Emily Brontë’s classic, starring Margot Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.
The film is set to arrive in cinemas on February 13, landing just in time for Valentine’s Day.
Shakira was positioned prominently among the Love Island alumni who led the reality TV contingent on the carpet, signalling organisers’ clear embrace of influencer star power.
She stepped out in a chic black minidress paired with fishnet tights, leaning into the film’s darker gothic mood while keeping her look sleek and club-ready.
A unique statement hat added a theatrical edge, helping her stand out against the evening’s more traditional glamour.
The Burnley-born star was also spotted sharing a sweet moment with fellow Islander Harry Cooksley, almost a year after their initial connection on the show.
Their appearance together offered fans a relationship update, adding another layer of intrigue for Love Island watchers following Shakira’s post-villa journey.
Tasha Ghouri joined Shakira as one of the main Love Island names at the premiere, underlining how deliberately the guest list tapped into reality TV recognisability.
Liberty Poole leaned into gothic romance with a daring black lace sheer gown and matching gloves, echoing the film’s dramatic aesthetic.
Recent Love Island winners Racheljah Mercer and Toni Laites also attended as a couple, rounding out a visibly strong Islander presence.
The reality-star turnout is no accident.
Margot Robbie has previously spoken about her obsession with Love Island, revealing she watched the UK series religiously while living in London.
She described it as a cosy after-work ritual with friends, making the Islanders’ invitations feel like a personal touch from the film’s leading lady.
Robbie herself led the red carpet in a sheer corset-style dress widely described as dramatic and boundary-pushing.
Fashion analysts say her Wuthering Heights press-tour looks deliberately downplay romance in favour of something more subversive, designed to spark viral moments and highlight the adaptation’s edge.
Online, fan pages quickly filled with galleries from the premiere, encouraging attendees to show off their outfits and framing the event as fashion-forward rather than purely cinephile.
For Shakira, the night marked another step in her crossover from reality star to influencer figure.
She finished runner-up on Love Island UK’s twelfth series, earning a loyal following for her outspoken and authentic on-screen presence.
Post-villa, she signed with British agency HLD Talent, joining a roster that includes GK Barry and Made in Chelsea’s Emily Blackwell.
In recent interviews, Shakira has opened up about growing up mixed-race in Burnley, facing bullying, and navigating beauty standards.
She has also spoken candidly about complicated villa relationships, helping shape a public narrative that extends beyond reality TV.
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