Shakira: everything about her children, romance, and life after divorce
15 november 2025 в 02:50
Shakira is a global musical force, whose influence spans decades, genres, and continents. Her hit «Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53» dominated charts worldwide, and recently she received the Billboard Global Touring Icon Award in November 2025, acknowledging the huge success of her world tour Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.
Offstage, she is a devoted mother to her two sons, Milan and Sasha, whom she shares with her ex-partner Gerard Pique. Recently, Shakira turned the red carpet into a family moment, attending the premiere of the movie «Zootopia 2» in Los Angeles in 2025 with her boys in matching lavender outfits.
Here’s everything you need to know about her children, her romance with their father, and much more!
The eldest son of the former couple is their charming boy, Milan. Shakira gave birth to 12-year-old Milan on January 22, 2013, approximately two years after she and Gerard made their relationship official. When Milan was born, Shakira and the proud father turned to their website, through US Weekly, to announce the joyful birth. «We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Pique Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Pique, born on January 22 at 9:36 pm in Barcelona, Spain», - the statement read, explaining that «the name Milan (pronounced MEE-lan) means dear, loving, and merciful in Slavic; swift and hardworking in ancient Roman; and union in Sanskrit».
Interestingly, the website then stated that Milan would aspire to a career as a professional footballer, like his father. «Like his father, little Milan became a member of FC Barcelona from birth», - the site said at the time. These days, Milan can be seen on his mother’s Instagram during his karate matches, children’s parties, and more. On April 24, 2022, Shakira shared an adorable photo with her two children after their karate match. «Competing is never easy, I love watching them gain confidence and overcome the fear of competition, as it is never easy at any age», - she captioned the post.
Two years after the birth of their eldest son, Shakira and Gerard welcomed another boy, Sasha, on January 29, 2015, according to AP News. Both her children were born in Barcelona, Spain, as that was where their father’s former football team was based. At the time of Sasha’s birth, the duo revealed the reason for his name. It was stated that his name has «Greek and Russian origins and means 'defender of humanity' and 'warrior'», - according to AP.
Shakira, originally from Colombia, is extremely proud of her boys and often posts photos of both her children on her Instagram. Shakira took Milan and Sasha to a Dodgers game in Los Angeles, California, on August 2, 2022. «Thank you @dodgers for making my children feel at home», - she captioned a photo with them on the baseball field. And just six days later, she shared a sweet image of them in a warm embrace. «The purest love», - she wrote in the post.
Shakira loves being a mother and has repeatedly spoken about how her children heal her, including in an Instagram post on Mother’s Day 2022. «Just one kiss from them heals everything and makes you keep fighting for them! Happy day to all mothers! Just one kiss can heal everything and make you keep fighting for them. Happy Mother’s Day!» she captioned a photo of her boys kissing her cheeks.
Shakira and Gerard reportedly «signed a custody agreement», - as reported by E! News in November 2022. According to the information, the boys will apparently move to Miami, Florida, to be with their mother, as that is where her «maternal family» is located. «Our only goal is to ensure the maximum safety and protection for our children», - the former partners said in an interview for the publication, «and we hope they can continue their lives in a safe and peaceful environment».
Gerard and his former love ended their 11-year relationship in June 2022. «We sadly confirm that we are parting ways», - they said in a joint statement to E! News at the time. «For the well-being»
Offstage, she is a devoted mother to her two sons, Milan and Sasha, whom she shares with her ex-partner Gerard Pique. Recently, Shakira turned the red carpet into a family moment, attending the premiere of the movie «Zootopia 2» in Los Angeles in 2025 with her boys in matching lavender outfits.
Here’s everything you need to know about her children, her romance with their father, and much more!
The eldest son of the former couple is their charming boy, Milan. Shakira gave birth to 12-year-old Milan on January 22, 2013, approximately two years after she and Gerard made their relationship official. When Milan was born, Shakira and the proud father turned to their website, through US Weekly, to announce the joyful birth. «We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Pique Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Pique, born on January 22 at 9:36 pm in Barcelona, Spain», - the statement read, explaining that «the name Milan (pronounced MEE-lan) means dear, loving, and merciful in Slavic; swift and hardworking in ancient Roman; and union in Sanskrit».
Interestingly, the website then stated that Milan would aspire to a career as a professional footballer, like his father. «Like his father, little Milan became a member of FC Barcelona from birth», - the site said at the time. These days, Milan can be seen on his mother’s Instagram during his karate matches, children’s parties, and more. On April 24, 2022, Shakira shared an adorable photo with her two children after their karate match. «Competing is never easy, I love watching them gain confidence and overcome the fear of competition, as it is never easy at any age», - she captioned the post.
Two years after the birth of their eldest son, Shakira and Gerard welcomed another boy, Sasha, on January 29, 2015, according to AP News. Both her children were born in Barcelona, Spain, as that was where their father’s former football team was based. At the time of Sasha’s birth, the duo revealed the reason for his name. It was stated that his name has «Greek and Russian origins and means 'defender of humanity' and 'warrior'», - according to AP.
Shakira, originally from Colombia, is extremely proud of her boys and often posts photos of both her children on her Instagram. Shakira took Milan and Sasha to a Dodgers game in Los Angeles, California, on August 2, 2022. «Thank you @dodgers for making my children feel at home», - she captioned a photo with them on the baseball field. And just six days later, she shared a sweet image of them in a warm embrace. «The purest love», - she wrote in the post.
Shakira loves being a mother and has repeatedly spoken about how her children heal her, including in an Instagram post on Mother’s Day 2022. «Just one kiss from them heals everything and makes you keep fighting for them! Happy day to all mothers! Just one kiss can heal everything and make you keep fighting for them. Happy Mother’s Day!» she captioned a photo of her boys kissing her cheeks.
Shakira and Gerard reportedly «signed a custody agreement», - as reported by E! News in November 2022. According to the information, the boys will apparently move to Miami, Florida, to be with their mother, as that is where her «maternal family» is located. «Our only goal is to ensure the maximum safety and protection for our children», - the former partners said in an interview for the publication, «and we hope they can continue their lives in a safe and peaceful environment».
Gerard and his former love ended their 11-year relationship in June 2022. «We sadly confirm that we are parting ways», - they said in a joint statement to E! News at the time. «For the well-being»
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