Marie Claire Marie Claire
  • Celebrity
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Culture
  • Power
  • Nice Talk
  • Fashion Month
  • More
    • Politics
    • Career & Money
    • Health & Fitness
    • Power Play
    • Travel
    • Promo Codes
    • Food & Cocktails
    • About Us
    • Subscribe
    • Sex & Love
  • Newsletter SIGN UP TO OUR NEWSLETTER
  • Marie Claire
    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!


    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    You are now subscribed

    Your newsletter sign-up was successful


    Want to add more newsletters?

    Marie Claire Daily

    Delivered daily

    Marie Claire Daily

    Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Sent weekly on Saturday

    Marie Claire Self Checkout

    Exclusive access to expert shopping and styling advice from Nikki Ogunnaike, Marie Claire's editor-in-chief.

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Once a week

    Maire Claire Face Forward

    Insider tips and recommendations for skin, hair, makeup, nails and more from Hannah Baxter, Marie Claire's beauty director.

    Livingetc

    Once a week

    Livingetc

    Your shortcut to the now and the next in contemporary home decoration, from designing a fashion-forward kitchen to decoding color schemes, and the latest interiors trends.

    Homes & Gardens

    Delivered Daily

    Homes & Gardens

    The ultimate interior design resource from the world's leading experts - discover inspiring decorating ideas, color scheming know-how, garden inspiration and shopping expertise.


    An account already exists for this email address, please log in.
    Trending
    • Trending Pants
    • DIY Facials
    • The Two-Tone Shoe Revival
    • Burberry
    • 'Traitors: New Blood'
    1. Culture
    2. Music

    20 Questions with Pop Sensation Shakira

    The pop singer-songwriter, who just dropped her latest, self-titled album, dishes on her greatest indulgence, best beauty secret, and surprising hidden talent

    By Marie Claire
    Published 25 March 2014 In News

    When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

    20 Questions with Pop Sensation Shakira
    (Image credit: Getty Images)
    • Facebook
    • X
    • Pinterest
    Share this article
    Join the conversation
    Follow us
    Add us as a preferred source on Google
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    20 Questions with Pop Sensation Shakira

    (Image credit: Marie Claire)

    1. What brings you the greatest joy? My family, particularly my son Milan's smile.

    2. What is on your feet right now? Nothing. I'm barefoot whenever I can be.

    3. What brings you the greatest satisfaction? Writing a new song.

    Latest Videos FromMarie Claire
    Watch full video here:

    4. What is on your bookshelf? Poetry, history, and art books.

    5. What makes you laugh? My son's laugh, and his dad [FC Barcelona soccer player Gerard Piqué], constantly.

    You may like
    • flowerovlove's mini skirt warrior album art featuring her jumping while a zebra looks at her opposite marie claire's listen up franchise art Flowerovlove Is the Pop Girlie the Fashion Set Can't Get Enough Of
    • Carly Rae Jepsen poses in a long leather trench coat leaning over a table with a collage behind her on the cover of her album day and night For Carly Rae Jepsen, Indulgence Is Always In
    • Christina Aguilera in an In the Mood Collage Christina Aguilera Is In a Years-Long Love Affair With This Foundation

    6. What can you not miss on TV? Reruns of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. My boyfriend and I have been really into Suits lately, too.

    7. What makes you mad? How many children in this world have no access to quality education.

    Marie Claire Newsletter

    Celebrity news, beauty, fashion advice, and fascinating features, delivered straight to your inbox!

    By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

    8. What song instantly puts you in a good mood? Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit.

    9. What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolate, always.

    10. What is on your kitchen counter? Lots of fruit and usually some Nutella.

    What to read next
    • singer ravyn lenae wearing a blue dress looks over her shoulder while climbing up a mountain on the cover of her album blue island with the marie claire listen up franchise stamp over it Ravyn Lenae Wants to Be Limitless
    • julianne moore on an in the mood collage Julianne Hough Is a “Hairless Clean Freak Who Brushes Her Teeth While Peeing,” And She Wants You to Know It
    • Hilary Duff in an In the Mood collage Hilary Duff's New Beauty Collab Feels Like Peak Y2K

    11. What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? I'm a closet nerd. I love to study history and visit museums.

    12. What charities do you support? I started my own, Pies Descalzos/Barefoot Foundation, when I was 18. We provide education to vulnerable children in Colombia and other developing countries. I am an avid believer that education—and especially early childhood development—is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty.

    13. What is on your nightstand? My iPad, and maybe a piece of chocolate or two.

    14. What is your beauty secret? Less is more, staying hydrated, rested, and lots of vitamin C.

    15. Do you have a secret talent? I'm double-jointed. I can put my legs over my head, which freaks people out.

    16. What item in your closet do you wear the most? A white T-shirt and comfy, usually ripped, jeans.

    17. Of the seven deadly sins, which one are you guilty of? Probably gluttony. I love food, and I'm a chronic over-orderer at restaurants.

    18. What superstitions do you believe in? No hats on the bed! It's bad luck—ask any Colombian.

    19. What is one thing you wish you knew when you were younger? Not to put so much pressure on myself and to have more fun.

    20. What should every woman try at least once in her life? Falling in love without thinking.

    Marie Claire

    Dedicated to women of power, purpose, and style, Marie Claire is committed to celebrating the richness and scope of women's lives. Reaching millions of women every month, Marie Claire is an internationally recognized destination for celebrity news, fashion trends, beauty recommendations, and renowned investigative packages.

    Read more
    flowerovlove's mini skirt warrior album art featuring her jumping while a zebra looks at her opposite marie claire's listen up franchise art
    Music Flowerovlove Is the Pop Girlie the Fashion Set Can't Get Enough Of The 'MINI SKIRT WARRIOR' herself shares what music informed her taste and style.
    By Cassie Gill
    Carly Rae Jepsen poses in a long leather trench coat leaning over a table with a collage behind her on the cover of her album day and night
    Music For Carly Rae Jepsen, Indulgence Is Always In On her seventh studio album, 'Day and Night,' the pop star is feeling it all—and flourishing.
    By Sadie Bell
     
     
    julianne moore on an in the mood collage
    Beauty Julianne Hough Is a “Hairless Clean Freak Who Brushes Her Teeth While Peeing,” And She Wants You to Know It Buckle up for a ton of beauty recs.
    By Samantha Holender
    Coach
    Fall fashion Gen Z Darlings PinkPantheress and Elle Fanning Trade FaceTime for Festival Crowds in Coach's Newest Campaign The crossover you didn't know you needed.
    By Aniyah Morinia
     
     
    Latest in Music
    flowerovlove's mini skirt warrior album art featuring her jumping while a zebra looks at her opposite marie claire's listen up franchise art
    Music Flowerovlove Is the Pop Girlie the Fashion Set Can't Get Enough Of
    Carly Rae Jepsen poses in a long leather trench coat leaning over a table with a collage behind her on the cover of her album day and night
    Music For Carly Rae Jepsen, Indulgence Is Always In
     
     
    singer ravyn lenae wearing a blue dress looks over her shoulder while climbing up a mountain on the cover of her album blue island with the marie claire listen up franchise stamp over it
    Music Ravyn Lenae Wants to Be Limitless
    the kpop girl group hearts2hearts poses together on a beach with the logo for marie claire's music interview series listen up over them
    Music Rising K-Pop Idols Hearts2Hearts Are Coming for the Song of the Summer
     
     
    Latest in News
    Queen Elizabeth shaking hands with two chefs
    Royals Former Chef Reveals One Innocent Trick Staff Would Play on Queen Elizabeth
    Jennifer Lawrence styled a brown suede coat with The Row Margaux Bag and white Dior sneakers
    Celebrity Style Jennifer Lawrence's It Shoe Collection Welcomes Her Slimmest Dior Sneakers Yet
     
     
    King Haakon and family carrying Princess Astrid's coffin at her funeral
    Royals One British Royal Left a Touching Tribute at Princess Astrid's Funeral
    Princess Kate laughing in a purple gown with Tom Cruise standing behind her
    Royals Princess Kate's Amethyst Necklace Moment Takes a "Different Kind of Confidence"
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    Marie Claire
    RSS
    • About us
    • Contact Future's experts
    • Contact us
    • Advertise Online
    • Newsletter
    • Terms and conditions
    • Privacy policy
    • Cookies policy
    • Careers
    Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google

    Marie Claire is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

    © Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.