Shakira opens up about single motherhood after celebrating victory with sons
1. Shakira welcomed two sons, Milan and Sasha, with former Barcelona star Gerard Piqué
Shakira recently shared her experience of being a single parent to her two sons after her separation from former Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué.
In a candid interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music, the Waka Waka singer discussed the challenges of single motherhood, three years after parting ways with Piqué. She explained how overwhelming it can sometimes feel, saying, "I am in charge of these two children, these two babies who depend so much on me. I am a single mother, I don’t have a husband or a housewife to help me with anything." Shakira and Piqué have two sons together, Milan, 12, and Sasha, 10.
During the conversation, Shakira also revealed that music has been a key source of healing for her. She explained, "Songs evolve, they live their own life... they evolve in people's lives. They become the soundtrack for many people, including myself." She reflected on how her music allows her to revisit moments in her life, saying, "I remember chapters of my life through my own music and where I was at then emotionally and mentally."
Recently, Shakira took her sons to the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she celebrated her Best Latin Pop award with a touching hug from Milan and Sasha during the ceremony.
Shakira and Piqué, who met in 2010 and went public with their relationship in 2011, welcomed their first child, Milan, in 2013, followed by Sasha in 2015. Their relationship faced public scrutiny after rumors of Piqué’s infidelity, which led to their breakup. In 2024, Shakira sparked romance rumors with Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount.
