Shakira swaps romping with Netflix heartthrob for a subway ride

Shakira swaps romping with Netflix heartthrob for a subway ride

She’s said to have a net worth of $300million (£237.6m), but Shakira has proven she’s still a humble queen by riding the subway.

Ok, maybe she was only there for a photoshoot, but there is so much meme potential here.

The Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker has been lapping up glowing reviews following the release of her latest album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which translates from Spanish to ‘Women Do Not Cry Anymore’ in English.

But on Friday night in Queens, New York City, the 47-year-old blended in with the crowds like any other commuter.

Looking as chic as ever, Shakira managed to remain somewhat incognito in an all-black ensemble.

The Colombian singer-songwriter wore a full-length black trench coat, teamed with a black jumper, trousers, and chunky leather boots.

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 29: Columbian superstar Shakira who recently released her new album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', which translates from Spanish to 'Women Do Not Cry Anymore' in English, is seen 7 train on Friday night in Queens, New York City, United States on March 29, 2024. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The singer blended in with the crowds as she rode the subway (Picture: Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 29: Columbian superstar Shakira who recently released her new album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', which translates from Spanish to 'Women Do Not Cry Anymore' in English, is seen 7 train on Friday night in Queens, New York City, United States on March 29, 2024. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Shakira was, in fact, there for a photoshoot (Picture: Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Her blonde curls billowed in the wind as she let her unruly tresses flow, also opting for a natural make-up look.

The award-winning recording artist chose a late hour for her photoshoot, reducing the chances of her being mobbed by adoring fans.

That didn’t totally stop people from staring, however, because, well, she is Shakira…

Fortunately, she had an entourage to escort her away.

Shakira’s subway trip comes after the release of her hot new music video starring Lucien Laviscount, whom Brits will likely remember for his breakout role in Coronation Street… and for being Kerry Katona’s boyfriend.

The actor – who acquired global fame in Emily in Paris – plays her love interest in her video for Puntería, which is a collaboration with Cardi B and has gone down a storm.

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 29: Columbian superstar Shakira who recently released her new album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', which translates from Spanish to 'Women Do Not Cry Anymore' in English, is seen 7 train on Friday night in Queens, New York City, United States on March 29, 2024. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The Hips Don’t Lie hitmaker was escorted out by her team (Picture: Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 29: Columbian superstar Shakira who recently released her new album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', which translates from Spanish to 'Women Do Not Cry Anymore' in English, is seen 7 train on Friday night in Queens, New York City, United States on March 29, 2024. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

She looked as chic as ever in an all-black outfit (Picture: Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 29: Columbian superstar Shakira who recently released her new album 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran', which translates from Spanish to 'Women Do Not Cry Anymore' in English, is seen 7 train on Friday night in Queens, New York City, United States on March 29, 2024. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The shoot is believed to be promo for her new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Picture: Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Former Grange Hill star Lucien, 31, landed himself the role alongside Shakira as she makes her career return, having put music on hold while married to Gerard Pique.

The singer’s divorce from the footballing icon was anything but private, as they battled for custody over their two children – Milan, 10, who was born in 2013, and Sasha, eight, born almost exactly two years later.

Following their split in 2022 after 11 years together, Shakira moved from the Spanish east coast to Miami.

Speaking in a rare interview about her personal life, the She Wolf singer recently admitted that she believed her relationship with Gerard would last much, much longer.

 
 

‘My priority was my home, my family. I believed in “til death do us part”. I believed that dream, and I had that dream for myself, for my children,’ she said.

She told Billboard: ‘My parents have been together 50 years – they love each other like the first day,’ in a ‘unique and unrepeatable’ way.

‘I know it’s possible,’ she added.

The Whenever Wherever singer then said she hoped that her own relationship would resemble her parents, who have been married since before she was born.

Shakira, Gerard Pique

Shakira’s split from husband Gerard Pique was well documented in the public eye (Picture: Scott Heavey/Getty Images)

Shakira, Lucien Laviscount

She stars alongside Lucien Laviscount in her new music video (Picture: Nicolas Gerardin.Instagram)

She continued: ‘My mum doesn’t leave my father’s side. They still kiss on the mouth. And it has always been my example. It’s what I wanted for myself.’

‘I wanted it for my children but it didn’t happen. If life gives you lemons, you have to make lemonade. That’s what I’m doing: making lemonade.’

Shakira has also spoken about prioritising her marriage and family life over her music, having last released a record in 2017, titled El Dorado.

So, in her new music, she lets rip, with her single Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53 having been branded as a ‘diss track’ towards her 37-year-old ex-partner.

‘Voldemort, that one that shouldn’t be mentioned?’, she said when asked about the connection. ‘It’s hopefully the last song that I will write about this, and to him.’