Shakira exuded chicness as she supported her son Milan during his baseball game in Valencia, Spain, last Friday. The 45-year-old Colombian singer looked radiant in a stylish pink t-shirt, sporting a trendy bucket hat and sunglasses at the game. This family outing follows her recent appearance outside a law firm with her ex-partner Gerard Piqué, 35, as they navigate through their divorce proceedings after their unexpected separation in June.
For a family outing, Shakira was spotted looking effortlessly chic as she supported her son Milan at his baseball game in Valencia, Spain. She rocked a stylish ensemble, pairing black striped trousers with white trainers and a matching crossbody bag. Her bronzed makeup enhanced her natural beauty, while her golden locks were styled sleek and straight. Walking hand-in-hand with her sons Milan, nine, and Sasha, seven, Shakira seemed in high spirits as they made their way to the stands. Despite announcing their separation in July after over a decade of marriage, rumors of infidelity started circulating in the Spanish media shortly after.
Looking fabulous: The 45-year-old Colombian pop sensation turned heads in a striking pink t-shirt, a trendy bucket hat, and stylish sunglasses at the sports event.
She looked cheerful as she strolled hand in hand with her sons Milan, who is nine, and Sasha, who is seven, on their way to the stands. This family outing followed reports suggesting that Shakira may be addressing her past with her ex through her music, following allegations of infidelity by the Spanish footballer. In her single “Te Felicito” (I Congratulate You), she subtly hinted at her feelings towards Piqué with lyrics like, ‘To make you whole, I broke myself in pieces. I was warned, but I didn’t listen. Don’t tell me you’re sorry, I know you well and I know you’re lying.’ When questioned about this by Elle Magazine, the singer discussed the song’s meaning and its connection to her personal struggles.
Chic: Shakira pulled together her outfit with some black striped pants, white sneakers, and a coordinating crossbody purse.
Stunning: The singer known for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” rocked a sun-kissed makeup look that highlighted her natural beauty, while wearing her blonde hair sleek and straight.
During an interview with Lulu Garcia-Navarro, Shakira was asked if she felt like she had to sacrifice a part of herself during a past relationship, making it difficult to reclaim. Her response was, “Everything I feel and experience, whether consciously or subconsciously, is poured into my lyrics and videos. My music is a true reflection of who I am.”
Shakira’s latest song and music video features Rauw Alejandro, a singer from Puerto Rico who is currently in a relationship with Rosalía. In the video, Alejandro plays dual roles as both a love interest for Shakira and a robotic replica that she brings to life.
Meanwhile, Shakira and Pique are still in the process of working out the details of their separation, with recent sightings of them outside a law firm’s office as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.
Aside from navigating her impending divorce, Shakira is also facing legal troubles with an upcoming trial for alleged tax fraud. Spanish prosecutors claimed in 2018 that the singer failed to pay 14.5 million euros ($13.9 million) in taxes on earnings between 2012 and 2014. They are pushing for an eight-year prison sentence and a substantial fine if she is convicted of evading taxes.
Despite the accusations, Shakira has consistently maintained her innocence and turned down a plea deal to avoid a trial. Her PR team stated that she has already settled her dues and paid an additional 3 million euros ($2.8 million) in interest.
The court in Esplugues de Llobregat, close to Barcelona, has charged Shakira with six counts of tax fraud. The trial date is still pending.
In happier times: The pair had been a couple since 2011, meeting while working on Shakira’s World Cup anthem music video the year before. A snapshot of them enjoying a day out in Barcelona in April 2015 captured their love.
Meanwhile, the Hips Don’t Lie superstar opened up in a recent Elle Magazine interview about her surprising breakup with Pique. Despite the split, she tactfully touched upon his new relationship with a much younger woman.
Shakira didn’t hold back on the challenges she faced as her relationship with the footballer crumbled, delving into the heartbreak in a revealing chat with Lulu Garcia-Navarro. This marked the first public statement she made about the separation, sharing, ‘Talking about this is tough, especially since it’s the first time I’m discussing it in an interview. I’ve kept quiet, trying to navigate my emotions. It’s not easy to talk about it, especially because I’m still healing and because our separation is not typical. It’s been a struggle for me and my children. Incredibly tough.’
Shakira shared that the intense focus on her personal life has taken a toll on her family, making it challenging for them to have a normal life without constant media and fan attention. She mentioned that she tries her best to shield her children from the situation to protect them, as their well-being is her top priority. However, her efforts can be undone when her kids hear things from friends at school or stumble upon negative news online. The couple announced their separation in June after being together for twelve years, with Shakira seemingly not ready for the relationship to end. Piqué has already moved on to a new relationship with a 23-year-old PR student named Clara Chia Marti, leaving many wondering how things came to an end. Recently, there were images circulating of Piqué passionately kissing his new partner in a video from the Summerfest Cerdanya festival in Catalonia.
Shakira and Gerard called it quits four months back, as seen in a photo with their kids Milan and Sasha, aged nine and seven.
