Shakira attended the Met Gala in 2024 for the first time, despite receiving invitations in the past. In interviews, she expressed excitement for the event and pride in the representation of Latinos at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Shakira stunned on the green carpet of the Met Gala 2024, wearing a striking red cape dress designed by Carolina Herrera.The 100-meter-long, flowing fabric resembled a vibrant red rose, captivating onlookers with its beauty. Her ensemble perfectly embodied the gala's theme, "The Garden of Time," exuding both volume and grace.
Shakira recently highlighted the lack of Latin music representation on radio and TV, applauding the positive shift she's witnessed, particularly noting the Latino presence at the Met Gala 2024.
While talking to The Hollywood Reporter on the green carpet, Shakira reminisced about the challenges she faced breaking into the music industry as a Latin artist, citing the lack of receptivity to Latin music during her debut. She expressed admiration for the significant Latin representation at the event, which was rather 'amazing.'
“So many doors have opened for us Latinos,” Shakira said, celebrating her Met Gala debut just three weeks after announcing her world tour. The first leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour will visit cities across North America, including L.A., New York, and Chicago.
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