When it comes to love, even celebrities make big sacrifices. Shakira's story is a perfect example. She has been very open about how she has changed her life to support her ex-boyfriend Gerard Pique and his family. This is a common story, with many women putting their dreams on the back burner for their partners and children. But Shakira's experience sheds light on what this is like when you're an entertainer. As any woman in Hollywood knows, that seems to get even harder as you get older.
Shakira and Gerard Pique made headlines amid the excitement of the 2010 FIFA World Cup thanks to their catchy anthem “Waka Waka.” They dated for 11 years, had two children together, and their relationship seemed to be rock solid. However, in June 2022 they called it quits, and rumors of Pique's cheating began to fly, along with other rumors about his failure as a supporting partner. This led to Shakira picking up the pieces of his broken heart and finding a way to prioritize himself after sacrificing so much in the name of his love.
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“I put my career on hold for a long time to stand next to Gerard.'' [Piqué]That way he could play soccer,'' said Shakira, 47. Sunday Times “There were many sacrifices made for love,” he said in an interview published on Saturday, March 16th.
This isn't the first time Shakira has revealed she's putting her career on hold to support Pique and raise their kids. In fall 2022, when her separation was still fresh, Shakira talked about how she postponed recording so she could “put down roots” when her eldest son Milan, 9, started school. They settled in Barcelona because “as a soccer player, he wanted to play soccer and win titles,” while she put her career goals on hold. “I had to support him, which means one of the two of us had to make a sacrifice,” Shakira said. Elle at that time.
Fortunately for Shakira, turning to music helped her overcome the feelings that lingered after her breakup with Pique.
“So many parts of my life crumbled before my eyes and I had to rebuild myself by picking up bones from the floor and putting them together. And the glue that held everything together was It was music,” she said.Despite whispers of revenge running through her lyrics, especially Bzrp Music Session, Vol. 53Shakira said the album “helped exorcise a lot of demons that were tormenting me. And it felt good.”
Although the album wasn't about getting revenge on Piqué, he did point out the differences between musicians and professional athletes, and shared some less than positive thoughts about his ex-girlfriend. “Empathy is key in an artist's work. Athletes are always at war and empathy must be avoided at all costs,” she said, adding, “That's why it's probably best for artists to have relationships with athletes.” It's a really bad idea.”
Now, Shakira is making a fresh start in Miami, pursuing new opportunities, and focusing on her children's happiness. But her vibrant Miami scene has left her with no control over her social and professional life, even as she juggles being a single mother with her arduous legal battle in Spain. giving you a chance to restart.
After facing heartbreak and major change, Shakira shows us how to start over and find a new path for ourselves and our children. Her move to Miami and focus on her music proves that no matter what happens in her life, it is possible to overcome her challenges and pursue new dreams.
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