Songstress and piano superstar Alicia Keys turned 40 on January 25, and she is living her best life with her husband, fellow musician Swizz Beatz, and their four children. Alicia's career and influence have steadily risen since she hit the music scene nearly 20 years ago. Not only does she sound better than ever, she also looks freaking amazing – all while raising her two boys and being a stepmom to her husband's two older children as well. So yeah, she's basically "Superwoman," just like her song said back in 2007.
She's literally living out what she belted out all those years ago, long before she became a mom herself. "For all the mothers fighting for better days to come/And all my women, all my women sitting here trying to come home before the sun," Alicia sang way back when. But now, she's actually doing it, and we're watching because girlfriend is totally #goals. From her honest takes on motherhood to her seemingly unbreakable bond with her husband, not to mention her music and activism, Alicia is such an inspiration. Seriously, 40 never looked so good or so much fun, either.
No need to look further than these incredible photos of the singer and her adorable family to prove just that. Keep scrolling and take a minute to swoon at Alicia's cutest family moments.
Boss Couple
Alicia and Swizz have been together for a decade and have known each other since they were teenagers, yet they still seem more in love than ever. "You make me laugh and think and grow and dream and reach and stretch and I am in awe of our love!" Alicia captioned a sweet photo on IG.
Sunshine Day
Alicia looks like she's absolutely in her glory cuddling with her 10-year-old son Egypt. They are so happy basking in the sunlight streaming through their window. Just look at Egypt's huge smile. They must relish spending quality time together, especially since Alicia's job requires travel often.
Holiday Traditions
Alicia and Swizz are just like the rest of us, celebrating holidays and making traditions with kids. We love that they are dyeing Easter eggs with the same cheapo kit we all use, rather than some fancy, over-the-top set up. This old-school Polaroid-style image brings back so many childhood memories.
Mutual Love
There's just so much mutual love and affection evident in this photo of Alicia and her husband. They look so incredibly content and wow, the way Swizz looks at his incredibly talented wife is something special. There's a whole lot of respect on display here and we should all take notes on their recipe for a successful relationship.
First-Born Love
Alicia seems like she has such an incredible bond with her first-born son. He made her a mama 10 years ago, and any mother knows just how special that feeling is. She honored him on his birthday by professing all the ways he helped her grow as a person. He looks so much like his daddy though, doesn't he?
Little Love
Alicia and Swizz's younger son, Genesis, looks like such a sweetie. If this adorable pic proves anything, he's a little snuggler, too. He gets lots of love from his mama and his daddy. We bet it's hard to resist that cute little face. We wholeheartedly agree with Alicia, "Family time is the BEST time."
Stepmomming
Alicia is a proud stepmom to Swizz's older children. Here she is with his oldest son, Prince Nasir, on the day of his high school graduation. She is absolutely beaming with pride. "We are our ancestors wildest dreams!!!!" she captioned the photo expressing such a special sentiment.
Glorious Motherhood
"Of all of my jobs, parenting is my favorite. It teaches me so much about myself about capacity, patience and about consciousness. It's the most beautiful and it is also the hardest," Alicia captioned a pair of photos of her and her boys she posted to Instagram in honor of Mother's Day back in 2019.
Tender Love
Alicia and Swizz seem to truly prioritize maintaining and caring for their relationship. Long-term love takes work and it's evident that the two of them realize and accept that, and work toward it as best they can. "It's not always easy It's not always hard But it's always gotta be tender," said Alicia.
All the Support
We love how this family comes together for each other. And OMG matching family outfits are so classic. Alicia, Swizz, and crew donned these sweatsuits to represent for — get this — a camel race. Swizz's daughter owns a camel that competes in races. Must be nice to have so much support for such a unique venture.
Teach Them Young
On May 8, 2020, Alicia, Swizz, and their children took part in the #IRunWithMaudChallenge to honor the life of Ahmaud Arbery, a Black man who was out for a run in his hometown in Georgia when he was shot and killed by two white men. While it's incredibly difficult to broach these topics with children, it's also incredibly important to ensure that we are raising a better generation.
Family Love
There is just so much love in this photo. Alicia so obviously loves being a mom. We are super, super curious about all those roses though. We can only assume this was some special day for her family, and what a beautiful way to celebrate a special occasion: at home, surrounded by a loving family.
Picture Perfect
Alicia and Egypt are so photogenic! This photo seems like a simple family snap capturing a special moment, but they look so gorgeous it almost looks like a professional photo. We have no clue where they were, but we couldn't think of a more relaxing way to spend a day than on a boat with family.
Living the Life
There's no denying that Alicia and Swizz are a power couple. They are certainly living the good life together. They just have so much swag, don't they? Their support and love for each other seems to radiate off of them. It's a beautiful thing to see such a high-profile celebrity couple so genuinely in love.
Mama Bear
Alicia looks like the consummate mama bear in this photo of her and Egypt. So protective, so earnest, so full of love and care. There should always be time to take a minute for a hug, a snuggle and a kiss, because even though it's cliché, kids really do grow up so fast. As parents, we never know when will be the last time they sit on our laps.
Incredible Bond
Alicia's activism seems to flow out of her motherhood. She's vocal about things that truly hit differently for mothers. Her bond with Egypt is obviously unbreakable, and has helped her understand the importance of protecting children and families. We agree, Alicia. Families do belong together.
Mom Life
Motherhood always has its challenges. Making time for everything is definitely difficult, even for a mega-star like Alicia Keys. When a kid wants attention, it's hard to get anything else done. She's right though, it's a good thing Egypt is so cute. We love that she's modeling a healthy habit for her boys.
Self-Care Sunday
Too cute! Alicia recently took a moment to indulge in some self-care, and invited Genesis to join her. They snuggled together on a Sunday and applied mud masks from Alicia's skin care line. We have to say, we absolutely adore that Alicia took time to do this with her son.
