Shakira is a global music powerhouse whose impact spans decades, genres and continents. Her hit “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” dominated charts worldwide, and she recently received the Billboard Global Touring Icon Award in November 2025, recognizing the huge success of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
Away from the stage, she’s a devoted mother to her two sons, Milan and Sasha, whom she shares with her former partner Gerard Piqué. Most recently, Shakira turned the red carpet into a family moment, attending the 2025 premiere of Zootopia 2 in Los Angeles with her boys in matching lavender ensembles.
Here’s everything to know about her kids, her romance with their father, and more!
The former couple’s oldest son is their adorable boy, Milan. Shakira gave birth to the 12-year-old on Jan. 22, 2013, about two years after she and Gerard made their romance official. At the time of Milan’s arrival, Shakira and the proud dad took to her website, via US Weekly, to reveal the exciting birth announcement. “We are happy to announce the birth of Milan Piqué Mebarak, son of Shakira Mebarak and Gerard Piqué, born January 22nd at 9:36pm, in Barcelona, Spain,” the statement read, explaining that “the name Milan (pronounced MEE-lahn), means dear, loving and gracious in Slavic; in Ancient Roman, eager and laborious; and in Sanskrit, unification.”
Interestingly, the website then stated that Milan would pursue a career in professional soccer like his dad. “Just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth,” the site read at the time. These days, Milan can be spotted on his momma’s Instagram during his karate matches, playdates, 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 go gaining confidence and overcoming the fear of competing as it’s never easy at any age,” she captioned the post (see above).
