Shakira’s surprising nod to Piqué: Here's what she said of her ex

More than three years have rolled by since Shakira and Gerard Piqué dropped that now-famous joint statement announcing their split, asking for privacy and putting their children first. It was brief, polite, and impossibly calm for a breakup that would soon ignite global headlines and social media storms.

Their separation became one of the most talked-about celebrity ruptures of the decade, launching countless debates and, unexpectedly, some of the most defining music of Shakira’s career.

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The Colombian superstar didn’t just process heartbreak. She alchemized it. Pain morphed into beats, anger into rhythm, and sadness into lyrics that millions claimed as their own. Her songs became battle cries for the heartbroken and power anthems for anyone climbing their way out of emotional rubble. 

Her music broke records, but more importantly, it created a rare sense of shared catharsis. People weren’t just streaming Shakira; they were healing with her. And now, in a new interview with Argentine host Marley on "Por el mundo," Shakira shows the world a different glow. 

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Softer in some moments, sharper in others, and surprisingly reflective. What truly caught fans off guard was her unexpected compliment to Piqué — a small but telling line that signals just how much has shifted in her life.

The Alchemy of Heartbreak

Shakira describes her journey since 2022 as a “transmutation.” It’s the kind of word you usually hear in fantasy novels or old philosophy texts, but she rocks it with total clarity. She explains that channeling frustration, sadness, and all those raw post-breakup emotions into music helped her heal. In doing so, she sparked something bigger than herself.

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She speaks warmly about the support she felt along the way, almost as if she discovered her own personal constellation of allies: “I think that was the most beautiful part: friendship and discovering the true friends I have. And discovering the friends I have along this musical journey, and this audience with whom I started a love story many years ago — and it continues.” 

Adding: “It’s perhaps the longest love story I’ve had,” she said, laughing.

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There’s a moment in the interview where she wonders aloud if everything she went through was part of a larger purpose. “Sometimes I even think: ‘Did all this happen to me because it was what I had to live in this life?’ So maybe other people could see themselves reflected in me and in my experiences, and maybe all of this became the fuel for this engine that switched on and is still running.” 

The star continued, saying, “You never really know why you go through certain life experiences, but there’s always a lesson. There’s no doubt about that,” she said, explaining that for her, sharing her story has been not only a way to heal but also a way to accompany others who have faced similar situations.

The Mom Behind the Superstar

Despite being one of the most influential pop icons on the planet, to Milan and Sasha, she’s just “mom in pajamas.” According to the Colombian star, "they prefer the mom on the couch, the one in bed, the one wearing pajamas... That one is theirs, the one they don’t share with anyone, only theirs.” 

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The Argentine host praised her children’s artistic talent, saying that even at such a young age, they clearly have a gift. “They inherited that from you,” he said. “Yes, because not from their father,” she joked. “Both of them are very musical. Milan plays piano, drums, guitar, and now he’s learning bass. He picks it up so easily! Sasha has a beautiful voice. At school, he played the lead in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.' Imagine that, his first time on stage playing a character... and he did it with such dedication. They’re both very disciplined, and that’s something I’ve taught them since they were very little.” 

Shakira Credits Piqué 

“Their father too, to be fair, is very disciplined. There’s no way to succeed in any profession without discipline — it’s basic. They know there’s no other way. If you need to show up for something, you rehearse. If you have an exam, you study. That’s it. That’s non-negotiable.”

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 It’s a short acknowledgment, but for someone who spent the past few years publicly transforming pain into power, it lands as a subtle but significant sign of evolution. Healing, but make it mature.

A Tour Built Like a Work of Art

Shakira is gearing up for massive stadium shows on December 8, 9, 11, 14, and 15 in Argentina. She calls this tour the one she always wanted to do — and the one she painstakingly pieced together over an entire year.

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The show promises original music, handmade creative elements, intricate visuals, and more outfit changes than a runway finale. She emphasizes that this tour feels handcrafted, almost like a piece of couture, reinforcing how deeply involved she is in every detail.