Shakira Glows in Lavender with Her Sons at LA Premiere of “Zootopia 2”

15 November 2025

Milan Pique Mebarak, Shakira and Sasha Pique Mebarak on Nov. 13, 2025 in Los Angeles. Credit : Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

At the star-studded Los Angeles premiere of “Zootopia 2” on November 13, beloved pop icon Shakira stepped onto the red carpet not just alone but flanked by her two young sons, Milan Piqué Mebarak, age 12, and Sasha Piqué Mebarak, age 10, in a fashion moment that was equal parts family celebration and style statement. Shakira wore a long-sleeved high-neck gown in deep lavender, complemented by matching heels, embracing the violet tone as both homage and signature choice. Her sons, meanwhile, appeared in coordinating purple suits complete with bow ties showing up not just as entourage but as an intentional part of her cinematic vision.

Shakira, who lends her voice to the character Gazelle in the animated sequel, seemed to orchestrate the moment: the trio posed for photographers in matching hues, giving the sense of a family unit that moves together seamlessly through red-carpet rituals rather than merely showing up. Their arrival at the premiere felt like a celebration of both Shakira’s professional milestone and her role as a mother who brings her children into the light of her work intentionally. She has long spoken about her sons as her anchor and inspiration her Grammy speech earlier this year included lines like “I want to share this award with my kids, Milan and Sasha.”

Beyond the fashion coordinates and the sweet family component the scene revealed another layer: in an industry built on spectacle and individual star power, Shakira leveraged the premiere to re-present herself as more than just performer. She stands now as the centerpiece of a three-person constellation that tells a broader story of motherhood, legacy, artistry and the future. The sons’ presence on the red carpet may appear charming but it speaks to a shifting narrative where celebrity is increasingly about brand, family identity and multi-generational visibility.

In interviews surrounding the event Shakira emphasized not just how proud she is of her children but how she views their presence in her career and on her journey as part of their education. She once told media that she hopes they absorb lessons of discipline and hard work as they watch her. At the premiere this came full circle: the front-page glitz, the cameras, the wardrobe all became teaching moments, shared across generations.

For Milan and Sasha the evening represented a step into their mother’s world not as tag-along guests but as companions in a public platform. Their coordinated attire wasn’t simply a fashion choice but an assertion: they belong here, part of the story. As the world watches teenage children of major stars cautiously, steps like this are loaded. It invites questions about the nature of fame, adolescence and how celebrity families negotiate visibility. The boys looked relaxed and composed, and their comfort suggested that this was not novelty for them but a setting they’ve begun to inhabit.

The premiere itself was more than a photo-op it was the launch of a major film event. “Zootopia 2,” the sequel to a celebrated Disney animated original, carries weight in the animation world and for its voice cast. Shakira’s involvement deepens her portfolio beyond music and into global pop-culture infrastructure. That she chose to enter it with her children by her side signals a blending of personal and professional that is increasingly standard among multimedia stars but still noteworthy in its execution.

While some celebrities keep their children behind closed doors and away from the flash of the cameras, Shakira’s red-carpet escorting of Milan and Sasha showcased a deliberate decision to share her public space. It speaks to a form of empowerment: she isn’t simply introducing her sons to fame but framing them within her narrative on her terms. The purple theme her signature, their matching suits could be read as shorthand for unity: one family, one team, one front.

Fashion critics and red-carpet watchers were quick to note the impact of the color scheme. Lavender has increasingly been seen in celebrity styling this season as a shade that blends royal tradition, softness and modernity. Shakira’s choice alone would draw attention; bringing her sons in matching tones elevated it. It became less about a single dress and more about shared aesthetic choreography.

For fans the event offered a chance to see another side of Shakira: the mother, the mentor, the creative partner to her children. For the sons it created a memory of presence an intersection of childhood and glamour that could shape how they view public life in years to come. One photograph of the three of them walking into the theatre together, suits and gown in low light, captured both intimacy and spectacle.

As the film opens and the promotional cycle ramps up the red-carpet moment stands out as part of the broader choreography of celebrity in 2025: a star who leverages family, fashion, identity and legacy all in one frame. Shakira and her sons did more than arrive they aligned themselves visually, shared an image, created memory, and made public the private portion of what often remains behind the velvet rope.