Shakira or Gerard Piqué: Which Star Has the Higher Net Worth?
Shakira and her longtime partner, Gerard Piqué, recently shocked fans when they announced their separation. The Billboard-topping Colombian artist and the skilled soccer player never officially married, but the two will still need to split their assets, including a shared home in Barcelona. They also must decide on custody arrangements for their two young sons.
Though it’s unclear if the split will have financial consequences for either star, it begs the question of what their bank accounts might look like after the dust settles. Right now, which celebrity has the higher net worth, Shakira or Piqué?
The celebrity couple announced their split after 11 years and 2 children
Shakira and Gerard Piqué met while filming the music video for her 2010 hit “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” the official song of the FIFA World Cup that year. The two had been together since going public with their celebrity relationship in 2011. However, Shakira refused to get married.
After rumors that the pair had called it quits in recent weeks, the duo confirmed their separation in early June.
“We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we request respect for [our] privacy. Thank you for your understanding,” the couple said in a joint statement, according to CNN.
The “Whenever, Wherever” singer and the FC Barcelona footballer share two sons. Milan Piqué Mebarak was born in 2013, and Sasha Piqué Mebarak followed in 2015. Until recently, the family had lived in Barcelona, though it’s unclear where Shakira and Piqué will live long-term following their separation.
Gerard Piqué’s net worth is an estimated $80 million
Piqué, 35, is a renowned Spanish footballer recognized as one of the world’s best defenders. He earns a salary of $10 million, per Celebrity Net Worth, which contributes handsomely to his overall net worth.
Piqué began playing professional soccer for Manchester United in 2004 but transferred to his hometown club in Barcelona in 2008. He has played there since then and was a part of the squad that won the 2010 World Cup (the same year he met Shakira) and the 2012 Euro Cup. In March, the footballer celebrated his 600th game with the club.
Aside from his earnings as an athlete, Piqué is also the founder and president of an investment group that signed a $3 billion partnership with the International Tennis Federation. Through that investment firm, Piqué is also the owner of two other Spanish clubs: FC Andorra and Gimnàstic Manresa.
With all of that included, his total net worth is estimated to be $80 million.
Shakira’s net worth is around $300 million
Though Piqué has a hefty net worth, it pales in comparison to his ex’s fortune. Shakira — who began performing as a singer and belly dancer when she was a child despite a few detractors — released her first album in 1991 at 13 years old. Later releases performed much better, and she broke into the English-language market with 2001’s Laundry Service. That album sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The “Hips Don’t Lie” artist, now 45, is one of the world’s biggest pop stars. She has won 3 Grammy Awards and 13 Latin Grammys and has sold more than 125 million albums and singles worldwide. Her successful music career launched other endeavors: She was a judge on The Voice for multiple seasons, reportedly earning $12 million for that project, and is an executive producer and judge on a new NBC dance competition series, Dancing With Myself.
In addition, the music artist owns several properties, including a home in Miami and a private island worth $16 million. All told, Shakira’s net worth is an estimated $300 million.
