The public spotlight recently returned to Shakira as she took to the stage accompanied by her two sons, aged 10 and 12, showcasing their burgeoning talent. This rare public appearance followed a highly publicized and painful separation from her former husband, footballer Gerard Piqué, which was reportedly triggered by his multiple infidelities. The news of the split was further sensationalized by unconfirmed rumors suggesting Piqué had cheated on the singer with the mother of one of his $17$-year-old teammates, adding a layer of drama to the separation.
The breakup was complicated by the actions and statements of Piqué’s mother, Shakira’s former mother-in-law. Instead of offering support or defense to the singer, she openly stated that she had never truly liked her daughter-in-law and had always doubted the relationship, particularly citing the $10$-year age difference between Shakira and Gerard. This public rejection from Piqué’s mother added emotional injury to the singer’s ordeal, prompting Shakira to devise a notable form of revenge that quickly captured media attention.
Shakira executed her act of revenge by placing a life-sized witch doll on the balcony of her mansion. The placement was highly strategic, as the doll was positioned to look directly across at the mansion belonging to Piqué’s mother. This visible, symbolic act of retaliation was interpreted by fans and the press as a highly effective and dramatic way for the singer to express her resentment and assert herself publicly against her former mother-in-law’s lack of support during the tumultuous separation.
Amidst the controversy, the attention on the stage performance shifted focus to her two sons. Internet users immediately reacted to the boys’ appearance and obvious talent, with many comments describing them as “New little stars were born in Hollywood” and predicting they would soon “overshadow their mom.” Praise was effusive, with many users complimenting the boys’ looks, recognizing their inherited talent, and calling them “new little idols,” suggesting they are destined for a career in the public eye.
However, the discussion also served as a painful reminder of Piqué’s actions. While some comments simply celebrated the “wonderful family” and Shakira’s status as a great singer, others issued stern warnings directed at the boys, urging them, “The main thing is that they don’t grow up to be traitors like their dad.” These remarks underscore how the separation and Piqué’s infidelity have firmly entered the public narrative, forever linking the boys’ new public image to the dramatic and hurtful circumstances of their parents’ highly publicized split.