'So Her Hips Do Lie': Shakira Surprises Fans with New Bikini Photos

The Colombian star's beach vacation took her fans by surprise and quickly became a talking point across social media.

Shakira decided to take a break from her busy, record-breaking international tour to take a trip to Cabo, Mexico, and her appearance in a bikini on August 20, 2025, immediately drew attention. The photos quickly went viral and sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

Her Eye-Catching Vacation Swimwear

The 48-year-old "Hips Don't Lie" singer wore a metallic pink bikini decorated with beaded fringe during her time at the beach. This ensemble showed off her toned physique and sculpted abdomen.

In one of the most talked-about photos, Shakira sat on the sand with her legs crossed, eyes closed, and hands resting on her knees, almost as if she were meditating while enjoying the calm sea. Later, she tied her blonde hair in a bun, put her belongings in a red leather bag, and put on a matching pink skirt before leaving the spot.

All this coincided with a brief pause in her "Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry)" world tour, which is considered the highest-grossing female tour of 2025.

The Biggest Tour

Her current set of concerts has become an international phenomenon, surpassing even figures like Beyoncé and Lady Gaga in sales. The magnitude of the show includes multiple costume changes, large-scale visuals, and special guest appearances.

The opening stands out for an AI-powered visual, which features a representation of Shakira emerging from the sand with an incomplete arm, a metaphor for the difficult times she has faced in recent years.

The artist has to maintain a strict diet and exercise routine to handle the intensity of the two-hour show. She travels with two physical therapists, and her catering team includes healthy options such as grilled fish, Peruvian chicken, and cauliflower steak.

A Few Cancelations

Although the tour has broken records, it was not without its setbacks. Three concerts scheduled in the United States had to be canceled.

One of them was scheduled for Nationals Park stadium in Washington, D.C. The venue explained in a statement, "Due to complications with the previous show in Boston, Shakira's full tour production cannot be transported to Washington, D.C., in time for her scheduled performance at Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31. As a result, the D.C. show has been canceled."

Additionally, two other shows scheduled for Boston's Fenway Park were also canceled. Despite these setbacks, the tour remains one of the most successful of the year and will continue its run with new dates.

Reactions on Social Media

Netizen took to the comments sections of several posts showing the photos of Shakira at the beach. While some praised her beauty, others were critical of her appearance. "She is so naturally pretty," commented one netizen. "Can't believe she's 48," wrote another.

"Out of all the bathing suits there is she decides to wear that? baffled is baffling rightwow 😳 [sic]," another person opined. "I didn't even recognize her," said someone else. "Her belly lied," an Instagrammer expressed. Another comment read, "So her hips DO lie."

Despite these mixed opinions, Shakira continues to amaze both on and off-stage. Her physical appearance and her discipline confirm her A-list status in the entertainment industry.

Fans who have followed her for decades see in her not only a singer with countless hits, but an artist who, at almost 50, continues to set trends and generate conversation with each of her appearances.