Shakira Was A Goddess In Gold Sequins At The 2023 VMAs

The comeback of Shakira after her split last summer from Gerard Piqué should be studied. The Colombian superstar topped the music charts this year with her breakup anthems “Monotonía,” “BZRP Music Sessions #53,” “TGQ,” and “Copa Vacía.” Now she’s being honored at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, and is nominated for Artist of the Year.

For tonight’s award show, Shakira looked like the goddess she is in a backless golden Versace gown with a plunging layered neckline and a high leg slit. The floor-length piece was entirely covered in sequins and featured thin straps at the shoulders and low back. She paired the piece with golden Jimmy Choo heels, gold-and-diamond rings, and gold drop earrings.

For glam, Shakira glowed in rosy makeup and her signature curly ’do.

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The singer brought her sons, Milan, 10, and Sasha, eight, as her dates for the glamorous evening. They looked adorable in matching black-and-yellow Versace sweatsuits.

This article originally appeared in Harper's BAZAAR US.