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How Shakira is staying forever young at 46: from the MTV VMAs winner’s fitness routine including dancing, to her vigilant skincare regime and diet – and her dismissal of plastic surgery claims

STORYFaye Bradley
Colombian singer Shakira has barely aged since she debuted in the early 1990s. Photo: @shakira/Instagram
Colombian singer Shakira has barely aged since she debuted in the early 1990s. Photo: @shakira/Instagram
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  • Shakira, who just owned big at the MTV VMAs alongside Taylor Swift, basically looks the same as she did in her 20s, with her toned physique, flowing hair and flawless skin – so how does she do it?
  • She goes for her signature ‘no make-up’ make-up looks, eats small, nutrient-rich meals throughout the day, and stays busy with her kids Milan and Sasha, who she shares with her ex Gerard Piqué

Seriously – does Shakira age?

Shakira is looking great at 46 years old. Photo: @shakira/Instagram
Shakira is looking great at 46 years old. Photo: @shakira/Instagram

After being in the biz for over 30 years, it seems like she hasn’t aged a day. A pic of her in her early 20s could pass off as a photo of her now, at 46. And it’s not just her looks that keep her youthful, but her high energy too.

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Recently at the MTV VMAs, where she won big alongside fellow pop icon Taylor Swift, the “Hips Don’t Lie” songstress put on an incredible show that involved dancing with knives, twisting through a fake cave and crowd-surfing her way towards accepting her Vanguard Award. And, of course, she looked fabulous doing it.

Maybe it’s good genes, maybe it’s a really good dietitian and trainer – either way, we want to know how she does it. Here’s a breakdown.

Shakira’s disciplined diet

Shakira looked stunning at the MTV VMAs on September 13. Photo: @shakira/Instagram
Shakira looked stunning at the MTV VMAs on September 13. Photo: @shakira/Instagram

According to Hello! magazine, Shakira sticks to a strict diet that involves small, nutrient-rich meals to keep her energy up during the day. To prepare for a major performance like the Super Bowl, her trainer said that Shakira eliminates sugar and dairy, but eats everything else – including the occasional treat like dark chocolate – in moderation.

A typical breakfast can include eggs and avocado with a smoothie, then a fish dish for lunch, per Hello!

Plenty of exercise – especially dance

Shakira performs in concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, in August 2018. Photo: AP
Shakira performs in concert at Madison Square Garden in New York, in August 2018. Photo: AP

Shakira has always been extremely toned with rock-hard abs, and she has dancing to thank as one of the reasons she’s stayed so fit over the years.

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