Shakira, Shakira, is opening up about the heartbreak she experienced after her ex Gerard Piqué’s alleged affair in late 2021.
“I always thought that I was more fragile or weaker than what life proved me to be,” the artist told People in an interview published Wednesday.
The end of Shakira’s 11-year relationship in 2022 inspired the track “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53″ one year later.
The song — which detailed the retired soccer player’s alleged infidelity — became the Grammy winner’s first Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in over a decade.
“It was just pure catharsis. I really needed to write about what I was going through and not have any censor,” Shakira mused.
As the “Hips Don’t Lie” crooner put it, songwriting is “like going to a shrink, only cheaper.”
Shakira — who shares sons, Milan, 13, and Sasha, 11, with Piqué — recalled leaning on pals and family after the alleged indiscretion.
“Life is a bitch, but it’s so worth living because friends are there for you,” she said about going through heartbreak.
Shakira added that you have to have gratitude for the lessons in life.
“Even for the people that leave you with scars,” she stated, “because they just make us better.”
After separating from the athlete, the mom of two moved forward for her sons.
“When your world collapses, you have to get up and pay the bills and still prepare breakfast and take your kids to school. Life needs to go on,” Shakira elaborated to People, adding that “motherhood makes you strong.”
“The moment I became a mother, I saw life through a different perspective, and my kids are not only the best thing that happened to me, but I’ve learned so much from them every day.”
Despite being previously linked to Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler and Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton, Shakira is happy with the two current boys she has in her life.
“I’m just thinking of raising my kids. I don’t see that for now,” Shakira admitted about a future relationship. “Maybe when they’re older.”
The trio has since relocated from Spain to Miami.
The Columbian star first met the soccer player on the set of her music video for “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),” which was the official song of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
In 2022, Shakira and Piqué announced their separation to the world.
“We regret to confirm that we are separating,” the pair said in a statement released by the pop star’s rep at the time. “For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect our privacy. Thank you for your understanding.”
Months later, Shakira revealed just how difficult the breakup was.
“It’s hard to talk about it, especially because I’m still going through it, and because I’m in the public eye and because our separation is not like a regular separation,” she told Elle in September 2022.
In 2023, reports surfaced that the “Whenever, Wherever” songstress was “devastated” to find out her husband had allegedly been unfaithful with his now-girlfriend Clara Chia Marti.
At the time, rumors swirled that Shakira allegedly discovered her ex was cheating when she realized her favorite jam was disappearing from their fridge.
However, she has since discredited that rumor.
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