Shakira

Colombian pop superstar · age 49

life in chapters

7 milestones from birth to now, with Shakira's age at every one.

2001 age 24 Release

Releases Laundry Service, her English-language breakthrough
artist
Her first primarily English-language album turned the Colombian star into a global crossover phenomenon.
2006 age ~29 Career milestone

"Hips Don't Lie" hits No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
artist
Her Wyclef Jean collaboration became her first U.S. chart-topper and one of the defining pop hits of the 2000s.

2010 age ~33 Release

"Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" becomes the 2010 World Cup anthem
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Her official 2010 FIFA World Cup song became one of the best-selling and most-streamed World Cup anthems ever.

2020 age 43 Career milestone

Co-headlines the Super Bowl LIV halftime show with Jennifer Lopez
co-headliner
The Miami halftime show, performed on her 43rd birthday, celebrated Latin music on American TV's biggest stage.
2025 age 48 Award

Wins the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album for Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
winner
Her comeback album took Best Latin Pop Album at the 67th Grammy Awards, her fourth career Grammy.
2026 age 49 Career milestone

Performs at the first-ever FIFA World Cup final halftime show
co-headliner
She co-headlined the inaugural World Cup final halftime show at MetLife Stadium alongside Madonna, BTS, and Justin Bieber, performing "Dai Dai" with Burna Boy.