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December 20, 2024: Pop star Shakira opens up about the emotional toll of her 2022 split from Spanish footballer Gerard Pique and how she fell in love with close friend and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin Find comfort in support.
The 47-year-old singer, known for hits like “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka,” shared how Martin regularly contacted her during her difficult times.
“He was there for me when I was separated and heartbroken,” Shakira recalled of the musician’s daily contact with her, adding, “He would check in on me every day and send me supportive messages. Words, power and wisdom,” according to People magazine.
Shakira spoke highly of Martin’s empathy, describing him as having a “different perspective” on life and being sensitive to the needs of others.
“He’s very empathetic, very empathetic,” she added, according to People magazine.
The singer found comfort in his constant care and thoughtfulness as he gave her strength when she needed it most.
Shakira and Pique went through a “highly publicized” breakup in 2022 after being together for 11 years. A year later, rumors of infidelity surfaced.
Despite the chaos, Shakira remains focused on her two children: Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9, whom she shares with Pique.
In a recent interview, Shakira also described the deep emotional pain she experienced following the breakup, People reported.
“The pain I feel is probably the greatest pain I’ve ever experienced in my life, and it makes it impossible for me to function at times,” she admits.
She went on to compare the pain to physical wounds, “It felt like someone stabbed a hole in my chest. The feeling was so real, almost physical. My body felt like my There is a hole in my chest where people can see through me.”
However, music became an important part of Shakira’s healing journey.
In another interview in October 2024, the singer shared how her first album in seven years, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women Don’t Cry Anymore), played an important role in processing her grief .
“I kept quiet for a few months after the separation and tried to start grieving, but it wasn’t until I started writing music that I really started grieving,” Shakira revealed, adding, “It’s my way of healing. Now. Still. Grief is a non-linear process, full of peaks and valleys,” according to People magazine.
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