Shakira's recent revelations about her post-separation experience reveal the unexpected support she found from Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin. After her traumatic split from Spanish footballer Gerard Piqué, the singer opened up about how Martin stepped up to assist her through one of the toughest times of her life.
According to Shakira, who recently featured on the cover of Rolling Stone, Martin checked on her daily after her breakup, offering words of encouragement at her lowest points. "He was there for me when I got separated and was heartbroken,” she shared, emphasizing the comfort his compassion brought her. “He was checking in every day to see how I was doing, sending me words of support and strength and wisdom,” she continued.
Shakira, who shares two sons, Milan, 11, and Sasha, 9, with Piqué, revealed the emotional toll their split took on her. The couple's highly publicized breakup, which occurred after 11 years together, coincided with cheating rumors surrounding Piqué. The aftermath left Shakira feeling crushed and vulnerable. Reflecting on this pain, she mentioned, “The suffering I felt was probably the greatest I had ever experienced in my entire life, and it kept me from functioning at times.”
The weight of her grief manifested physically; she described it poignantly, stating, "It felt like someone had stabbed a hole in my chest. And the sensation was so real, almost physical.” Such raw honesty underlines the depth of her vulnerability during this challenging period.
Martin’s unique perspective, which Shakira describes as seeing life through “a different lens,” made him particularly compassionate and supportive during her painful ordeal. She complimented his sensitivity, noting, “I see him as a person who sees life through a different lens, who’s sensitive to other people’s needs and very empathetic, very empathetic.”
While her friendship with Martin provided emotional reinforcement, Shakira also embarked on her healing through creative means. Speaking with GQ Spain, she recounted how writing helped her process her feelings, stating, “For many months after my separation I had been silent, trying to begin my mourning, but I couldn't really begin to grieve until I started writing music.”
Shakira’s upcoming album, titled Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women Don't Cry Anymore), marks her first release after seven years and is reflective of her battles with grief. She acknowledged the nonlinear nature of healing, saying, “Grief is a process. It is not linear. It is full of peaks and valleys.” Through her music, she found closure and started to reclaim her narrative.
Now as she prepares to release new music, Shakira expresses how she continued to draw from the support network around her, particularly Martin's enduring presence. Such friendships have shown her the power of companionship and kindness during trying times.
Shakira’s candid discussion of her heartbreak and healing not only articulates her personal struggles but highlights the significance of emotional support from friends like Chris Martin during transformative life moments. By opening up about her experiences, she not only shares her story of personal recovery but also inspires others grappling with similar challenges to find solace—whether through friendships, creative expression, or both.
