Shakira Says Split from Gerard Piqué Was the Worst Moment of Her Life, But Now She’s Grateful for It
Shakira has opened up in a new interview about the painful end of her 11-year relationship with Gerard Piqué, saying the breakup in June 2022 happened suddenly and felt like “the dissolution of my family, the family that I had dreamt to keep forever.” The 49-year-old singer said the experience was especially hard because she was also dealing with a family crisis at the same time. While her father, William Mebarak Chadid, had traveled to Barcelona to support her, he suffered a severe fall during their son Milan’s First Communion, leaving Shakira to cope with her own heartbreak while also caring for him.
The singer said the breakup was not something she simply moved past, but a deeply painful period she is still processing. Although many people followed her story through public drama, including her widely discussed diss track, her tax fraud case, and her move to Miami, Shakira said the emotional impact of the separation remains significant. She described the experience as something that brought immense suffering, but also changed her in a meaningful way, making her “wiser” and “stronger.”
Despite the pain, Shakira said she now feels gratitude toward Piqué as the father of her children. She explained that she will always appreciate him for helping shape her into the mother she is today. Her comments reflect a more reflective tone than the public image often attached to the breakup, showing that the split continues to carry emotional weight even years later.
Shakira also spoke about the support she received from friends during that difficult time. She has previously shared that Chris Martin sent her a photo of a broken vase repaired with gold, along with a message telling her that she would emerge stronger after the ordeal. Adele was also among the friends who supported her. The singer’s account highlights how personal encouragement from fellow artists helped sustain her during one of the most difficult periods of her life.
The interview comes after a major career milestone for Shakira. Her album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which translates to Women No Longer Cry, won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album in February 2025. The title now appears especially fitting given the struggles she has described. Shakira’s remarks suggest that the album reflects not just a musical project, but also a hard-earned emotional transformation shaped by loss, resilience, and recovery.
By speaking more openly about the breakup and its aftermath, Shakira adds new depth to a story that has long played out in public. Her comments show that behind the headlines, she experienced a painful family rupture that changed her life on both a personal and emotional level.
