Shakira Opens Up About Life After Piqué, Romance Not on Her Radar

Shakira is reflecting on her path forward following her breakup with Gerard Piqué, emphasizing that romance isn't a priority right now.

The 49-year-old artist sat down with People for an in-depth conversation about rebuilding her life after separating from the 39-year-old footballer. The pair share two sons, Milan, 13, and Sasha, 11.

"When your world collapses, you have to get up and pay the bills and still prepare breakfast and take your kids to school. Life needs to go on," she told the publication.

She credited motherhood with reshaping her perspective on what matters most. "Motherhood makes you strong. The moment I became a mother, I saw life through a different perspective, and my kids are not only the best thing that happened to me, but I've learned so much from them every day," Shakira explained.

Regarding whether romance is in her future, the singer was direct: "I'm just thinking of raising my kids. I don't see that for now. Maybe when they're older." She added that her difficult experiences have revealed an inner strength she didn't know she possessed. "Through those challenging moments, I discovered how resilient we all are."

Shakira and Piqué's relationship began on the set of the "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" music video. They went public with their split in June 2022, with reports of his infidelity at the time.

The artist's 2023 collaboration with producer Bizarrap, "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53," became a global phenomenon as a response to the affair allegations. Shakira described the creative process as cathartic. "It was just pure catharsis. I really needed to write about what I was going through and not have any censor," she said.

She recalled the studio sessions with enthusiasm, noting that she and Bizarrap felt they had created something special immediately. "That song was just so good. And I remember us in the studio just dancing to it and jumping and celebrating because we knew the hit that we had in our hands. What I didn't know is that when we released it, that same day was going to go to No. 1 on Spotify," Shakira shared.

The track's impact extended beyond her personal healing. "It was very therapeutic. I needed it. After that song came out and I wrote that song, I was like, 'I feel lighter.' And I feel like a lot of people, a lot of women who have been going through something similar, they were telling me how important that was for them," she continued.

Looking back on the entire journey, Shakira acknowledged a fundamental shift in her self-perception. "I always thought that I was more fragile or weaker than what life proved me to be," she reflected.