Pop star Shakira, 45, and her long-standing partner Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, 35, have split up.
In a statement issued Saturday, On June 6, Shakira’s publicist announced they had split up. “We regret to confirm that we are separating.
“For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy.”
“Thank you for your understanding.”
Pique is yet to issue a statement regards the separation, nor has he addressed his alleged cheating.
Pique’s separation from Shakira has dominated Spanish news reports over recent months, and details of their combined net value have now emerged in the press.
But, what is their combined net worth, how long were they together, and do they have children?
Here’s everything you need to know...
What is Shakira and Gerard Pique’s net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Shakira has an incredible net worth of $300 million.
Her ex Gerard Pique’s net worth reportedly stands at $80 million.
The couple is not married, meaning their respective fortunes should stay intact after they split up.
How long were Shakira and Gerard Pique together?
Pique met Shakira when he was training in Madrid ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
During an appearance on The Overlap, the Barcelona centre-back revealed the reasons he and Shakira had never married. He said: “No, I’m not married. It’s her mentality.
“I like it how we are right now. We have two kids, nine and seven right now. We work good as a couple.”
Shakira explained her reasons for not marrying during a 2020 interview.
“I don’t want him to see me as the wife. I’d rather him see me as his girlfriend,” she said on 60 Minutes.
“His lover, his girlfriend. It’s like a little forbidden fruit, you know?”
“I wanna keep him on his toes. I want him to think that anything’s possible depending on behaviour.”
Do Shakira and Gerard Pique have any children?
Shakira and Pique have two children together, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7.
