Shakira is finally talking about her ex years after he allegedly cheated on her… and what she has to say might surprise you!
On Friday, The Times of London published an interview with the Hips Don’t Lie singer where she offered a rare — and surprisingly positive — comment about the father of her children Gerard Piqué. Despite everything he’s allegedly put her through, the pop star told the outlet:
“I will always have that gratitude in my heart for the father of my kids and [for] turning me into the mother that I am today.
Awww! Together, Shakira and the retired soccer pro share sons Milan, 13, and Sasha, 11.
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For those who aren’t in the know, the now-exes split up in 2022 amid reports Gerard cheated on the TQG singer with now-girlfriend Clara Chía Martí. Remember the infamous jam story?? Who could ever forget! Definitely not Shakira… On their split, Shakira described it to the outlet as “the darkest moment” where she “saw the dissolution of my family, the family that I had dreamt to keep forever.”
How sad! She went on:
“I’ve been through so much pain, but it has made me perhaps in an unforeseen way a wiser person — or stronger, at least. They say that what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and it is true. It’s amazing to learn that humans have a resilience that we can resort to at any moment in our lives. Sometimes through hardships and through pain is how we discover how strong we can be. Suffering sometimes makes you a better person, makes you value friends and support.”
Such wise words!
According to Shakira, Adele and Chris Martin were two of her famous friends that stepped in to offer support. The latter apparently sent her a photo of a broken vase glued back together with gold and referenced the Japanese artform Kintsugi:
“Kintsugi — you’re going to be so much stronger once this is over.”
Very sweet!
The Waka Waka singer further reflected to the outlet:
“Life sometimes can be a b**ch, but it’s also beautiful and made of light and shadows. So I thank life for every single moment, the bright ones and the dark ones, the people who have made me suffer because they have become my masters who have taught me lessons, very valuable lessons.”
What an optimistic way to view things! Certainly a step forward from her 2024 interview with the outlet, in which she’d only refer to Gerard as Voldemort! Ha!
As for her love life, the mom-of-two noted she’s currently just focused on raising the boys and advancing her career:
“Oh no, no romance for me for now. There’s no space or time in my life for that. My plate is quite full. My kids are my priority. And my career. Strangely enough, I’m in love with my career like I’ve never been in my life. I’m enjoying my time alone as well.”
In due time!
We’re so happy Shakira has reached a point of such peace after her messy split.
What are your thoughts on what she had to say? Let us know in the comments down below!
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