@katiecouric: Shakira

Katie Couric interviewed Grammy Award winning musician Shakira in the latest issue of Glamour Magazine. Shakira spoke about her music career, her philanthropy and about her hips that don't lie.

[@POPDATA]

the fact she speaks like 7 languages fluently, plays lots of instruments, sings any genre, dances to any type of music..she is such a genius

[@moniquevallejogrisales3694]

And she has many schools in Colombia for vulnerable kids

[@TripodPlayz]

She is such a genius. He also has a big heart, seeing how she wants others to succeed as well.

[@harishsingh8063]

Goddess boss

[@abc98114]

What 7 languages does she speak fluently?

[@souldrips]

@BorissRaco not you being racist, Latino people can be smart pretty and successful too 😊✨

[@yousuckathomerepair7301]

I came here after super bowl performance i needed more Shakira

[@NopeNotToday26]

Lol me too, I wanted to know more about her and her story.

[@elizabethnarvaez5094]

@@NopeNotToday26 Whatch at the mtv unplugged 1999,in New York

[@narindralutchmancentraltea241]

@Brittany Stafford i thought it was me alone.. im hooked on understand more about her and her life

[@lokiodinson4804]

the language she uses, the way she expresses, the phrases, she is such a sophisticated woman, intellectually and emotionally. Which make a great artist!

[@maytemartinez5393]

Jeff He Yes, She is very intelligent. In Spanish she is also a very educated person.

[@veramariecano289]

And if I read right, She dropped out of the university after one year! She is a brilliant and beautiful representative of womanhood!

[@wolfganrodriguez6891]

And she also speaks French, Portuguese, Arabic and of course Spanish. She’s a very intelligent woman.

[@gailjones774]

Sophisticated? Then why does she turn ho on stage. Naw.

[@wolfganrodriguez6891]

@@gailjones774 That doesn't have anything to do with it. It's a character on stage. Two different worlds.

[@damnright1766]

She is classicly beautiful. She always wears minimal make up. Not overly high fashion attire. Very humble. No crazy antics. Not a tabloid star. Actually talented. She's amazing.

[@DaesungMars]

exactly. she also has a beautiful personality which makes her even better.

[@louibeans]

I know what you mean, but one should differentiate between wearing minimal make up and wearing natural looking make up. Cause she is definitely wearing a full face of make up, I can see foundation, blush, highlighter, lipstick, brows, eyeshadow and false lashes. In that sense, her taste is just more natural but she isn't wearing any LESS make up than all the other singers/actresses we see. Which is totally fine. But the only two people in the industry I've seen with truly minimal to no make up are Billy Eilish and Alisha Keys.

[@tbone9603]

It's classically NOT classicly.

[@damnright1766]

@@tbone9603 oh thanks. Cuz that's whats important in this discussion.

[@tbone9603]

@@damnright1766 You just needed to be straightened out a little that's all.

[@glukopeponi5959]

She can speak for centuries and i won't get tired

[@carviiss2805]

Gluko Peponi i love to hear her speaking in english

[@destinyyt6675]

Gluko Peponi yeah she's such an inspiration

[@l.garcia3344]

Yes. And you can read/hear her lyrics. Even when translated they are impeccable! I really feel like ppl are missing out on not listening to her earlier work. This woman, her lyrics, and her guitar! It’s just goosebumps! ♥️🙌🏼💖 and like she said she used to NEVER wear anything revealing and we still LOVED her full heartedly and she was just as beautiful covered up! 🥰

[@Y.C.88]

Wij houden ook van Shakira

[@solositus]

Thats why all Latin America loves her, she is an amazing artist and she is very humble, that's what make her different from most other artist.

[@nukapuka]

Another one - Selena Quintanilla was also a great lady.

[@Rickswars]

she's a slut case.

[@jac1161]

@@Rickswars Yup, she definitely sold her soul to the devil

[@yelp5251]

Just Latin America? She won the entire world.

[@jessejameslatimer8686]

New fan after the halftime show. Very intelligent and beautiful. Love from Canada.

[@brunosantos3773]

She's amanzing!

[@user-jg3fd3rc3t]

She's the greatest artist ever.. Not even madonna can touch her

[@juliemont.999]

Jesse James , she is beautiful inside and out.

[@azizpatel]

Ah, Shakira is so philosophical. She's really beautiful, intelligent, articulate, and multi talented. I love her even more after watching this interview. Go girl, go!

[@elezhahudson2977]

She knows more english words than i do and this is my first language.

[@carviiss2805]

Elezha Hudson ha ha.. she is an inspiration to me

[@xperfectxloverx9381]

Yes thats so true. Also she knows more Eng than Justin bieber. He says "my mama dont like you" but this must be "my mama doesnt like u"..

[@mobregonjr]

She speaks 6 different languages....

[@rachelmiller9280]

Oh noooo, funny!

[@WilloPR]

She has like 150 IQ... most of her American fanbase don't know that and get shocked when she all of the sudden speaks like 9 languages.

[@Phantom096]

I had no idea that Shakira empowers women everywhere. I guess that’s why they call her She Wolf. What a Queen.

[@sunshinepatsoph4219]

Idiot oprah didn't give shakira the respect,

[@071949]

Shakira is a strikingly attractive and intelligent young woman with a good heart. People like her make the world a nicer place

[@SteveV6206]

Since watching the Super Bowl, I didn't know much about Shakira. Now I Love her! Classy Woman

[@lokiodinson4804]

she knows so many english words god, its like a lot of native speakers cant use that many that good in a conversation

[@lupitavallejo5459]

Fuck you!!!!

[@myhotelconsulting1889]

To think that 10 year ago she was starting to learn english and trust in her friends to write her music.

[@marthaclayton2457]

Read lots of books my advice

[@AB-kp4qu]

Lupita Vallejo get over it

[@lokiodinson4804]

Lupita Vallejo fuck u

[@CaptainPond]

A celebrity who deserves her riches. Great interview. Shakira is an outstanding human being.

[@LPnerd]

more people like Shakira in our world would make such a difference in a great way!

[@favoritemelodies9995]

She speaks 6 languages! Very beautiful inside and out, humble, compassionate and intelligent!! Beyonce..JLO...can’t even teach her level...

[@liorhabib6662]

You mean reach her level, right

[@mefford67]

gail jones *Wow...* 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@sigridvanosch1990]

Stop comparing with other big stars... Being a big star does not make comparable...

[@ernestomendoza8442]

I'm Mexican and I know her since her first spanish albums, and I just wanna say that the most important of being a Shakira's fan, is that you learn how to persuit your dreams, to learn about the life, to be a better person helping people, to be no only a material girl or bo but to be a human being. Shakira is the most incredibly talented and intelligent artist of the world...

[@jac1161]

She's also arabic

[@marleypup4462]

She’s just everything

[@yelp5251]

@@jac1161 Her mother is Colombian and her father born Lebanese, but *HE, along with his parents, moved to Colombia when HE WAS ONLY 5 YEAR OLD. He is more Colombian than many Colombians,* having another 8 Colombian children, and still living there. He is practically 100% Colombian. Shakira’s talents were made in Colombia. She does belly dancing because she saw a dancer in a restaurant when she was 4 year old, and liked, practiced and mastered, lately including this talent into her routines, but it does not mean she owes anything of her talents to the Lebanon, as she owes nothing to Africa, or the countries whose language she sing in. You are now making Colombia, USA, and all the countries in the world incomplete citizens from their country. She is Colombian 100%. There is no one country with 100% full unique DNA from that country. We are all a mixture. According to scientific findings, it is said that we all come from African descent. But, if it makes you happy to feel you have something in common, then feel that way, but she is 100% born and raised Colombian. We all Colombians have blood from different races, and we are still 100% Colombian.

[@robertorekarov8280]

sarcasm?

[@PinarYS]

@@yelp5251 calm down... She's Colombian, alright but she also has Arabic genes. What's wrong with that?

[@horaciocapanelli-soto4710]

Her song “pies descalzos” is a masterpiece. And I believe she wrote that in her teens. “You belonged to an ancient race barefoot with white dreams You were dust and, dust you are. Think that heat bends steel. You bit the Apple and, renounced to paradise you condemned a serpent When it was you who decided it. For millennials and millennials you were naked You fought dinosaurs without a roof over your head And without a shield. And now you’re here, wanting to be happy When you cared less about your destiny You built an exact world With perfect frontal face You calculated each thing in its space and time Etc…… It’s a song about human kind and it’s need to be controlling of everything and everyone, being completely oblivious of how flawed it is a a human race since the origins.

[@Tameedluv]

This is one of the MOST HONEST celebrity interviews I have ever seen this is due to both Katie and Shakira

[@l.garcia3344]

The fact that sooo many comments are specific on their perspective of how SMART she is, instead of how beautiful she is, I LOVE that! That’s empowering! That’s true essence! That’s quality! God bless! 🙏🏽♥️

[@HAMett5]

She very articulate. Very smart woman. I love her! FYI: I’m here after I wat he’s the Super Bowl halftime show heheh

[@Thai8800]

Andie lol

[@zahram.k6879]

SHAKIRA have an IQ 140 very intelligent

[@thenetnet5556]

When you wish the video was 4300 minutes long and not 43. Shakira has an unrivalled combination of beauty, brains, talent, personality, and big heartedness. Is there any entertainer more beloved than Shakira? No way!

[@aiyu6471]

The NetNet Michael Jackson.

[@mildredmarbach5937]

Watching this interview with Shakira and Katie Couric in 2020!

[@sashakiki5126]

When she speaks about human rights and children it comes from her heart. It's universal love. My Queen

[@istra70]

I haven't seen more respectful and decent interview in years.... Bravo to both ladies and specially Shakira she is like angel ..... No one of all the so called celebrities in entertaining industry ( constantly bitching about each other ) can even compare with her. She is on totally different level ....

[@ruthhernandez9620]

Can't believe I'm just seeing this interview.

[@knpvcro]

Shakira, you are synonym for perfection. I think she is the most perfect woman in the world. combination of beauty, intelligence, kindness... You deserve more fame than you have, woman like you deserves to live like Goddess..

[@isaiasgarcia3855]

Agree.

[@Phantom096]

M. Bezak She is not underrated anymore.

[@PinarYS]

More than fame, she deserves happiness. Fame is overrated in my opinion. She deserves a healthy, happy, fulfilling life with all the chocolate she wants to share with everyone she loves.

[@sanamichael8563]

I really admire her. She got it all, beauty inside out, genius and talented.

[@sophiewedlin150]

In short, she is THE most incredible artist/woman ever to inhabit this earth. And, if there were more people out there like her, the world would a much better place.

[@giovanny1062]

Listening to her is like reading a good book

[@LibraryofZin]

She has such a charming accent, as well.

[@kitsungari]

omg... the voice brought me here, out of curiosity about Shakira..but this interview made me fall in love with her...there are only a handful of people like her, I am so grateful that youtube allowed me to see this and experience a superstar that is so...REAL.

[@steevenhyde3505]

Shakira is a badass, she is not just beautiful but she is also very smart and has a huge kind heart.

[@velvetie1657]

A very well spoken sweet and humble woman. I love this Interview.

[@SharksRule86]

The sexiest woman on the planet!

[@mahonie77]

+SharksRule86 1 of the bla bla bla woman!!!

[@isaiasgarcia3855]

She is.

[@mahonie77]

Nope one of the cause planet is big but she def comes in the list of!

[@isaiasgarcia3855]

That's YOUR opinion , for me she is the sexiest..

[@mahonie77]

That is also still your opinion but not a fact cause when you did not saw her on tv you did not know about her existing and with that I mean... one can not tell she is the sexiest on planet cause you have not seen everyone from the planet that you can say so, but you can find her sexy indeed but planet is really big!

[@robertocesar6874]

She speaks very clear and I can understand her better than native speakers!!

[@fernandojosuealvarezgomez3982]

Me too

[@mesgb9820]

Articulate. Eloquent. Sophisticated. Classy.

[@brainsareus]

a lot of norte americans, who only speak english,could only dream of having the introspective depth of thought, and vocabulary, that Shakira has,in a non-native tongue to her.

[@itsmecindy7]

Shakira is beautiful inside and out. She's an old soul, intelligent and inspirational 💖 She's so humble and compassionate and a great role model 🤗

[@rocknrollguru23]

Wow, she's incredibly articulate, intelligent, and so driven to do good in the world. Even her laugh is gorgeous, and she can quote Spinal Tap. She's the perfect woman.

[@isaiasgarcia3855]

She is perfect. 😍

[@Mpb830]

This girl is so smart! OMG i think shes the most inteligent pop start in the whole world

[@xmhnab8737]

She is

[@MrRensan404]

I am very impressed with Shakira after viewing this interview. All the while I thought she was just another sexy pop singer lucky to have a few big musical hits. She is actually very intelligent, articulate, compassionate, driven, and a person with a purpose in life. She is a blessing for her country, Colombia and to the world. Truly an inspiration and a good role model.

[@saulvega9629]

She’s so smart. I recommend you to listen songs like “octavo dia”, “How do you do” or “pies descalzos,sueños blancos” with such a emblematic and intelligent lyrics.

[@isaiasgarcia3855]

I'm speechless. How beautiful, smart, talented and genuine this woman is!

[@kimwold]

but "catharsis" and sentiment instead of "feeling" among others are indeed big words in both languages, she's a smart woman

[@joemariepineda5711]

Catharsis" something releasing of a strong emotion or feelings

[@mishukat75]

It's because in the Spanish language this is how we express ourselves in most Spanish countries. So I guess when translated it shows the beauty and complexity of our language.

[@mayarm6924]

@@mishukat75 I'm learning Spanish right now and it's so rich and complex, while still being so fun to learn at the same time. It's really magical.

[@diannesmith6640]

I think that this young lady is one of the sweetest, most genuine people in the music business today. She is intelligent, compassionate, and beautiful......inside and out.

[@travellersagar437]

The best thing i liked about Her is Charity work. Her own country Colombia is fighting against poverty and Drugs Mafia. Whatever she doing for her country, I salute her for that. Love you Shakira .............. #FromIndia Colombia should be grateful to have artist like you

[@TaraVon]

If only this past Shakira knew that in February of 2020 she would perform the halftime show in Miami and blow the stadium away! Critics are calling it one of the best halftime shows ever!! Legend Status!! This woman is so incredibly talented and deserves all the accolades. 🔥

[@crecenciaquezada2582]

It was the best show EVER

[@ManPursueExcellence]

Tara Von She’s actually performed a few times at the World Cup. World Cup is bigger 😂.

[@georginalibombo5241]

Hi Im so happy to see Shakira, she is a very special person i love her personallity, she is very simple, natural, beautyfull, and humany...she know's who really need to be help... i love her so much...kisses my dear...

[@JV-wv4ej]

Wise beyond her years - a true old soul. So happy for her success and how inspiring she is to so many people

[@tjpm]

I am from the DR and I can tell you, Shakira is as cool and humble as they come. When she visits the DR she goes everywhere and I don't mean the fancy clubs. I mean the small rock bars. And she is down to earth, jeans, tshirt and always a huge smile. Soaking in the music always.

[@LanceAtallahMusic]

tjpm how cool! Where is the DR? Did you talk to her? 🤩

[@perzysanogar6042]

@@LanceAtallahMusic Dominican Republic

[@The4strang]

Her eyes are amazing !! Brown eyes hypnotize !! I could seriously get lost in those eyes no joke .

[@TwistedMind6969]

LOL, but Shakira is a polyglot with a very high IQ. She obviously talks at a deeper level than Beyonce and many Native English speakers as well. Your comparison is a bit unfair...

[@vicentemorales2533]

I love her. She has everthing that a man could wish . She almost perfect

[@selfelements8037]

9:54 Impressions, fantasies, instinct. This woman is deeply connected with herself.

[@imranhamzayev6743]

She is one of the rare and talented women

[@paulikonfire3]

What an interesting, intelligent captivating person

[@jackclixby4820]

She is so beautiful, kind and intelligence I love shakira , honestly for me the best looking woman in the world

[@isaiasgarcia3855]

Agree.

[@mccbutterfly]

Oh lord help me she's so pretty.......

[@megdc8772]

this woman is incredible. beautiful human being.

[@francenepiazza3464]

She is one of the smartest women with her feet on the ground.

[@cinchiboop]

Just when I think Shakira can’t be any more Amazing.... damn she is so smart, articulate, confident, talented, compassionate and so much more! What a great role model for young girls and women everywhere! 💗

[@wolfganrodriguez6891]

I love her so much. I follow her career since “Pies descalzos” back in 1995. She’s amazing, such a smart, clever and talented singer and specially songwriter. Her charisma is unique.

[@joelpineda4414]

What’s pies descalzos?? Why did Shakira have songs in English???

[@isamendes4456]

she use a lot of big words ...for someone who english is not her first language is amazing

[@PinarYS]

I could listen to Shakira speak all day. I adore her and her brain. My absolute idol non stop for 20 years.

[@marsimales]

I love her! No Matter what stupid and jealous people say!

[@elma2221]

Now I am really impressed by her, her humanity, intelligence, her initiative to make positive changes for the good of others, and in the end, impressed by her many undeniable talents.

[@gloriaespinosa7826]

Thank you for bringing light to a very intelligent, interesting, humble, and beautiful colombian born woman, artist, and educator. Let her live 100 years and share her talents, her musical and human gifts. I am also happy with your very professional interview.

[@adrishak]

I know she's my favorite artist, but somehow, she manages to surprise me and leave me in awe.. every time I hear her talk my admiration for the person she is grows. Then, I confirm what I already know: She is my favorite artist ever😍😍😍

[@sandraalmeida2155]

You are so special Shakira! You are real 😍🙏🏻

[@cristiphipps9399]

Watching this interview in 2021! Shak is so beautiful, intelligent, and eloquent! ❤️❤️❤️

[@paulinatrzcinska7937]

She is so smart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kergos967]

She seems so very nice. Breath of fresh air.

[@Aizezek.9918]

My most favorite singer and dancer, beatutiful, humble, talented shaki ❤️❤️

[@twinklesunrise]

Shakira is immensely amazing and intelligent! There are a thousand ways to praise Shakira, but all those combined are still not enough to praise Shakira! :)

[@Rakie]

It's been 10 years for this comment But Still not enough ways to praise her..... Till date She stays Best and stays as Queen

[@maluell738]

OMG! Just discovered this video from 13 years ago and I'm continously impressed how smart and highly intelligent Shakira is besides being beautiful. I cannot wish the struggles and difficulties she's going through now. May you overcome this tough times with bravour Shakira. All the best and God bless you and your 2 boys Milan and Sasha. You are amazing!!!!🤗🤩

[@diannemoyes1505]

The education model she is talking about is brilliant and so multilayered. So well thought out. Just brilliant. What a beautiful and monumental project.

[@Frogdebus]

She is a treasure!

[@SupriseQuiz]

She is so strikingly beautiful

[@mesgb9820]

I appreciate it that Katie Couric made her guest speak and not talk above her.

[@robinaluyi5487]

Shakira is the best person I have ever seen because she cares about people more than she cares about herself.Although she is very rich,she is not big-headed.I am proud of that we have human like her

[@project-pe6ly]

she’s somewhat of a philosopher too

[@llusi100]

Belivet or not this girl is one of the most intellectual person that i have ever heard..Waooo ..you can not compare tihs girl with the other commercial singers..They dont even know how to talk..Shakira learn english less that ten years ago..Its amaizing how she can or the type of english that she uses..

[@MonalisaCerrutti]

She is an angel! God bless you, Shakira!

[@m16raptor53]

She speaks in English what her thoughts are in Spanish. Basically a true translation. Spanish is a romantic language for a reason. Even tiny little kids are walking around with a similar vocabulary. What makes shakira exceptional is the choice to make the effort to stay true to her vocabulary in translation. When learning English you find that you can use the same word over and over again for different situations. While in Spanish there are specific words for every emotion. For example saying sad or mad can describe almost all negative emotions. But you can take time define each. Excruciating pain does not apply for a simple pain or hurt just an example.

[@alekandrosss]

DAAAMN THIS GURL IS SMART!!!!! AND HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE YOU SHAKIRAAAAAAAAAA

[@alexjtrimble3]

you're hot, where are you from?

[@aasiaabal9179]

Shakira is the best,I remember her from 1999 till now,she is better and smarter every year!

[@tdreed64]

Very talented and beautiful singer

[@loreto3218]

Bu

[@nabibagheri5401]

They are saying nobody is perfect but shakira is perfect and she is real beautiful artist🌷🌷🌷🌷

[@indigothecat]

She does charity work, speaks multiple languages, does great interviews and of all the pop stars, is one of the best dancers. All around admirable individual.

[@FranklinNJ]

Shakira is sexy without being vulgar, if you notice she is never on stage in a bathing suit like Beyonce for example and other artists. Most of the times she has pant tights underneath a dress. She does show her belly due to her belly dancing obviously. Latin women are not afraid to be feminine and sexy, even professional ladies like lawyers, doctors and teachers dress sexy, the key is to not let it limit your growth as a person to not only depend on your beauty to open doors for you.

[@xmhnab8737]

She is on another level

[@AreYouLOCA]

Shakira is a gift from God, so thank you Shak for making the world better every day.

[@l.garcia3344]

Consuelo C. Amen! ♥️🙏🏽

[@jorgeherrera3000]

Excellent interview by Katie Couric, asked important questions and allowed Shakira to be herself...you both are classic ladies !!!

[@sarahmitchell2146]

Shakira you are amazing! I salute you as woman with an open minded modern view who is not afraid to be who u are xxxxxxx

[@takemeamerica]

She-s amazing

[@kanogonzalez9564]

Yeah the Voice brought me here too.. Iam in coma rigth now, cant believe this is Shakira speaking. Iam a big fan of her by hearth and really love how kind and down to earth she is, thats the main reason I love her. Now with this big words you used dam girl I even respect you even more

[@sarahmitchell2146]

Very very intelligent lady - not to be underestimated. Shakira is no fool. I have loved her since I was 20 and I'm 39 - heavily influenced my life xxxxx

[@emmaderbez9663]

So humble and beautiful inside and out! Blessings Shakira!!

[@0706101]

Correct and intelligent when speaking and responsive, that is why Shakira is admired, not only for her beauty. ♥😘

[@mahadaweys9243]

She is enteligent and beautyful i love her word's what she said about children and she really open her heart to the world oh shaki god bless you

[@TheBismila1]

Shakira is a beautiful Colombian woman!!!!!! and very smart. With as good heart!

[@nujuumarts6307]

she is beautiful in and out.......she is inspirational