Known as one of the most successful artists in the music industry since her debut in 1990 just at the age of 13 years old, Shakira has been making headlines and setting records all over the globe with her voice. Popular for her Latin songs derived from her Colombian descent, the star has become synonymous with the music itself thanks to her illustrious career. Therefore, many thought that she was one of the luckiest individuals on the planet.
But as they say, nothing lasts forever, and unfortunately, this goes for the romantic life that the star shared with FC Barcelona’s star defender Gerard Pique. And the reason for their separation was the act of infidelity that the football star committed. But what was more heartbreaking than this was just how much he hurt Shakira, who was already dealing with problems at the time.
Shakira Was Left Devastated When Gerard Pique Cheated On Her While Her Father Was In The ICU
Popular for her 2010 anthem for FIFA South Africa titled Waka Waka, international pop sensation Shakira has created a life for herself that only a few can even dream of achieving in their lives as she was crowned The Queen of Latin Music early in her career. And with one of her most popular songs being released that year, she also met her future boyfriend and Spanish football star Gerard Pique in 2010. And the next year, they went public with their relationship on their social media platforms.
You may also like: “Is that Shakira?”: Henry Cavill Made Fans Go Wild, Sparked Relationship Rumors With the Queen of Latin Music After Her Split With Piqué
But tragedy struck their relationship, and just the previous year, both Pique and the artist split due to the FC Barcelona’s defender was allegedly caught by the media cheating on the Platinum Record holder with his current girlfriend Clara Chia Marti. This was truly heartbreaking news that shook the singer to her core as at the same time, she was also dealing with the fact that her father was in the ICU. In a recent interview, the star said:
“He went to Barcelona to console me after I was consumed with sadness because of my separation. While he was at Milan’s first communion, he was gravely injured in an accident. Everything happened at once. My home was falling apart. I was finding out through the press that I had been betrayed while my dad was in the ICU.”
This was a tough time in her life, but she gathered the strength and persevered through it. And now, she’s back, focusing on her career.
You may also like: Shakira Rejected Tom Cruise For Another Man and It’s Not Lewis Hamilton, Truth Behind Shakira’s Love Interest Unveiled
How Did The Rumor Of Shakira Dating Tom Cruise Start?
While it may seem an unlikely match between the two at first, several reports and sources have suggested that Hollywood star Tom Cruise has been showing a lot of interest in the Hips Don’t Lie singer ever since her split with her ex-boyfriend. Recently, both of them were caught together at Formula One Grand Prix in Miami, where the Top Gun: Maverick star was seen walking and talking with the singer as the day went on.
You may also like: Even the Great Tom Cruise Can’t Escape the Friend Zone Despite $600M Fortune – Shakira Reportedly Only Likes Him as a Friend
Source: People
