“When Shakira was just seven years old, her mother predicted that one day she would have her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. And yesterday, that premonition became a reality as the talented Colombian singer was proudly honored with a star on the iconic sidewalk. It seems that either Shakira’s mother had psychic abilities or simply believed in her daughter’s potential to become a successful entertainer. Regardless of the reason, it’s clear that her mother’s words of encouragement and support have truly come to fruition.”
The truth is in the stars: Shakira, the Colombian pop sensation, proudly showcased her Hollywood Walk of Fame star yesterday. Her mother, Nidia, beamed with pride as she witnessed her daughter’s name being immortalized amongst the stars on Hollywood Boulevard. Joined by her father, William, Shakira’s star, the 2,454th on the iconic sidewalk, was revealed in front of the W Hollywood Hotel, with hundreds of adoring fans cheering her on. Grateful for the prestigious honor, she humbly expressed, “This is truly amazing. I want to thank each and every one of you.”
Nidia and William, Shakira’s parents, gaze with pride as their daughter reaches out to touch her own star.
Beaming with pride, Shakira proudly held up the commemorative plaque that came along with her star on the boulevard. At 34 years old, she shared a heartwarming story with the crowd about her mother telling her as a seven-year-old that one day she would have her own star there. Reflecting on the memory, Shakira mused, “If someone had overheard that conversation, they would have thought she was crazy.” She then dedicated her star to her devoted fans who have supported her music throughout the years, as well as to the Hispanic community in the US, whom she praised for their hard work and dreams to make the country a better place every day.
Hey, Mum, you were spot on! Shakira was all smiles as her star was revealed on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with her proud parents by her side. This special moment took place right before she was set to receive the Latin Grammy person of the year award in Las Vegas. Born as Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll in Barranquilla, Colombia, she made a name for herself by releasing her first album, Magia, at the young age of 13. Her global breakthrough came in 2001 with the hit English-language single ‘Whenever, Wherever’.
It was truly a special moment as Shakira spoke to her fans before the big reveal. Over the past ten years, she has achieved incredible success, with two Grammy awards, seven Latin Grammys, 12 Billboard Latin Music Awards, and even a Golden Globe nomination for her song Despedida from the movie Love in the Time of Cholera. Not to mention, she holds the title of being the top-selling Colombian artist ever and the second most successful female Latin singer after Gloria Estefan, with over 60 million albums sold worldwide.
Thank you everyone for showing up! Shakira is surrounded by her loyal fans, happily signing autographs following the big reveal.