Shakira Age, Height, Weight, Husband, Net Worth 2026

Shakira, born Shakirra Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist who has become one of the most successful and influential Latin artists in the world. Known for her powerful voice, dynamic dance moves, and genre-blending style that fuses Latin, pop, rock, and Middle Eastern rhythms, she has sold over 80 million records worldwide.

Shakirra Isabel Mebarak Ripoll was born on February 2, 1977, in Barranquilla, Colombia, she is 49 years old and holds Colombian nationality. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius.

She is the only child of her mother Nidia Ripoll and the youngest of her father William Mebarak Chadid’s children from a previous marriage. Shakira showed musical talent from a young age and began performing in local competitions. She attended a Catholic school in Barranquilla but left formal education early to pursue her music career full-time.

Shakira Wiki

Full Name	Shakirra Isabel Mebarak Ripoll
Nickname	Shakira
Profession	Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Philanthropist
Date of Birth	February 2, 1977
Age	49
Birthplace	Barranquilla, Colombia
Nationality	Colombian
Religion	Roman Catholic
Friends	John Krasinski
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Current Residence	Miami, Florida, USA
Qualification	Limited formal education (focused on music)

Career

Shakirra released her first album Magia at age 13 in 1991. She achieved major success with Pies Descalzos (1995) and ¿Dónde Están los Ladrones? (1998). Her English-language breakthrough came with Laundry Service (2001), featuring global hits. She has released multiple multi-platinum albums, won multiple Grammy and Latin Grammy Awards, and performed at major events like the Super Bowl halftime show.

Shakirra is also known for her philanthropy through the Pies Descalzos Foundation, focusing on education for children in Colombia. In 2026, she continues releasing music, performing, and expanding her influence in Latin and global entertainment.

Shakira Husband

Shakirra was in a long-term relationship with Argentine lawyer Antonio de la Rúa (2000–2010). She began dating Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué in 2010. The couple has two sons: Milan (born 2013) and Sasha (born 2015). They separated in 2022 after a highly publicized breakup.

Physical Appearance

Height	5’2″ (157 cm)
Weight	Approximately 115–120 lbs (52–54 kg)
Eye Color	Brown
Hair Color	Dark brown / Black
Body Type	Slim / Athletic
Body Measurements	34-24-34 inches
Shoe Size	US 6
Bra Size	32B

Shakira Net Worth

Shakirra’s net worth is estimated at $400–500 million. Her wealth comes from music sales, tours, endorsements, residencies, and business ventures. She is one of the wealthiest Latin artists in the world.

Social Media Presence

Shakirra is highly active on Instagram (@shakira), where she shares music updates, family moments, dance videos, and philanthropic messages with over million followers. She connects directly with fans worldwide.

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