Shakira Says Break-Up With Gerard Pique Felt Like Being "Stabbed In The Chest"

Shakira announced her split from Gerard Pique in 2022 after being together for 11 years

Global superstar Shakira has shed light on the profound emotional turmoil she endured following her breakup with long-time partner, Spanish soccer star Gerard Pique. Comparing the pain of their separation to a physical sensation akin to being "stabbed in the chest," Shakira shared the raw intensity of her heartbreak, in an interview obtained by E! News. The Hips Don't Lie singer, who announced her split from Gerard Pique in 2022 after 11 years together, spoke openly about the agonizing period during a recent interview with Rolling Stone.

Describing the depth of her suffering, Shakira confessed, "It felt like someone had stabbed a hole in my chest. And the sensation was so real, almost physical. I physically felt like I had a hole in my chest and that people could see through me."

Amidst rumours of infidelity surrounding Gerard Pique and a tumultuous tax fraud case, Shakira found herself grappling with a myriad of challenges, including caring for her father after a serious fall.