In the aftermath of her breakup with Gerard Piqué, Shakira recently opened up about the importance of making sacrifices and staying loyal in relationships. Despite the end of their 11-year relationship, which came amidst allegations of infidelity against Piqué, Shakira, now dating actor Lucien Laviscount, remains optimistic about love. Inspired by her parents’ enduring 50-year relationship, Shakira still believes in finding a love like theirs, describing monogamy as a form of ‘utopia.’ Reflecting on her past, Shakira shared with Marie Claire how she was committed and made sacrifices in her prior relationship, but acknowledges that sometimes things don’t work out as planned, and you have to keep moving forward.
Shakira recently opened up about the importance of making compromises in life and staying committed in relationships, sharing her insights after parting ways with Gerard Piqué.
The previous couple officially announced the conclusion of their 11-year relationship in June 2022, following allegations of infidelity against former FC Barcelona and Spain footballer Pique by singer Shakira. Despite this, Shakira still believes in love, citing her parents’ enduring 50-year relationship as proof of true love. She mentioned how their unwavering affection for each other has been a powerful example for her, even though she herself has not been as fortunate in love. Their public relationship began in May 2011 after meeting on the set of the music video for Shakira’s hit song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” in 2010. They welcomed their sons Milan in 2013 and Sasha in 2015. Shortly after their split, Piqué started a relationship with Clara Chia Marti. A video surfaced in January of the following year, suggesting that Gerard’s new girlfriend had been in his family home before his breakup with Shakira. The discovery of this video from August 2021, ten months prior to the announcement of their split, reportedly devastated Shakira. Together, they co-parent their sons Milan, 11, and Sasha, nine.
Shakira, at the age of 47, remains a firm believer in love and continues to hold onto the possibility of experiencing a deep and lasting romance similar to that of her parents, who have celebrated over five decades together.
Shakira revealed to Marie Claire that she was looking for a man who reminded her of her father, someone she could start a family with and build a life together like her parents, who are still deeply in love.
She went on to say, “I made numerous compromises along the way. I stayed faithful. However, life doesn’t always go according to your plans. You just have to keep moving forward.”
The celebrity was featured in a stunning photo shoot for Marie Claire magazine, showcasing elegant black outfits and a shimmering ice blue metallic ensemble. During a Zoom interview from his home in Barcelona, Gerard’s new girlfriend and colleague Clara was spotted in the background, while Shakira was said to be overseas with their kids. According to sources, Gerard and Shakira were reportedly happily living together at the time. It was revealed that Clara had been in their home for a while, causing devastation to Shakira when she found out about the affair. Recent reports suggest that Shakira is now dating British actor Lucien Laviscount, but friends are worried that he may be after fame. Despite an intimate display in one of Shakira’s music videos, insiders claim that their relationship is not very serious, which has eased the concerns of Shakira’s close friends.
Shakira and Piqué’s love story began in 2010 during the filming of her music video for ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)’. They decided to go public with their relationship in May 2011 and soon after welcomed their first son, Milan, in 2013. Their family grew even more with the arrival of their second son, Sasha, in 2015. (Pictured together in 2019, Gerard and Shakira continue to share their love story with the world.)
The former couple has two sons together, Milan, aged 11, and Sasha, aged nine. Shakira is eager to find love again, but her friends are worried about her new romantic interest, Lucien. According to a source who spoke exclusively to MailOnline, Lucien has dated women who were less famous than Shakira, leading her friends to believe that he may be seeking attention by dating her. They are currently seeing each other, but the relationship is not too serious yet. Shakira’s friends are concerned that she is not completely over her ex, Gerard Piqué, and they view Lucien as a rebound. They worry that Lucien may be a player and that Shakira might end up getting hurt. Shakira and Lucien first met on the set of her music video earlier this year, where he played her love interest.
Earlier this month, news surfaced that Shakira and Lucien Laviscount began dating after getting to know each other on the set of her music video for Punteria back in February.
However, acquaintances worry that the actor from Emily in Paris is simply chasing after fame.
During the filming of Shakira’s music video, Lucien and her shared a romantic moment on set. Lucien portrayed her love interest in the video, and there were scenes where he was shirtless after Shakira pretended to shoot him with an arrow.
Shakira was recently featured in an issue of Marie Claire magazine, where she was photographed in a cozy embrace. In another shot, she is seen tending to a topless Lucien, draped across her lap with just a cloth covering his modesty after an arrow incident. Following the release of the video, Shakira and Lucien were spotted having dinner at a popular Italian restaurant in New York City. Shakira looked chic in a black corset and leather jacket, while Lucien matched her in an all-black ensemble. Before dating Shakira, Lucien was romantically linked to Kerry Katona, a former member of the band Atomic Kitten. Their relationship sparked during their time together on Celebrity Big Brother in 2011, where they were seen kissing and cuddling on camera, although Kerry clarified they were never officially in a relationship. Additionally, Lucien made headlines in November 2021 for kissing Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson in a rickshaw in London.