Shakira Shuts Down The Most Talked-About Rumor Regarding Her Divorce

Did the strawberry jam really help her figure things out?

Damjan

• Published in Music
• September 23, 2024

Shakira, one of the world’s most successful pop artists, has been in the spotlight for decades. Her personal life, however, has attracted nearly as much attention as her music.

One of the most widely discussed rumors surrounding her recent breakup involved an unusual story about strawberry jam. While it may seem trivial, the rumor that Shakira discovered her ex-partner, Gerard Piqué, was unfaithful through an open jar of jam has captivated many fans.

Shakira has since refuted the claim, but it continues to be a popular topic among her supporters. In 2022, Shakira and Piqué ended their 12-year relationship.

Together, they have two children: Milan, now 11, and Sasha, now nine. The breakup occurred amidst rumors that Piqué, a Spanish soccer player, had an affair with a woman named Clara Chia Marti, who was 23 at the time.

Speculation grew further after a detail emerged from an interview Shakira gave to a Spanish publication. In the interview, she allegedly revealed that she had found an opened jar of strawberry jam in the fridge of their shared home.

This was significant to her because neither Piqué nor their children ate strawberry jam, leading Shakira to believe that someone else had been in their home. In one interview, Shakira recently addressed this rumor and firmly denied the strawberry jam story, calling it “untrue.”

She even claimed she didn’t know how or where this rumor began. Nevertheless, the tale has become somewhat of a legend among her fans despite her attempts to dismiss it.

The couple, who spent 12 years together.

Beyond the sensational rumors, Shakira has opened up about the emotional toll her relationship with Piqué took on her. In the same interview, she explained that she had to make significant sacrifices to support Piqué’s professional football career.

She admitted that, for a long time, she put her music on hold to prioritize their family. As she described, this sacrifice was made in the name of love, but ultimately, it did not prevent the breakdown of their relationship.

“We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the wellbeing of our children, who are our highest priority, we ask that you respect their privacy.”

Following their separation, Shakira relocated to Miami with her two sons. This move marked a fresh chapter in her life after she had spent years living in Barcelona with Piqué.

The couple released a joint statement at the time of their split, asking for privacy regarding their children’s wellbeing. They did not address the rumors of infidelity, but shortly afterward, Piqué began a relationship with Clara Chia Marti.

"Women No Longer Cry"

“[it’s about] the transformation of pain into creativity, frustration into productivity, anger into passion, vulnerability into resilience. There were so many pieces of my life that crumbled in front of my eyes and I had to rebuild myself in a way, picking up the bones from the floor and putting them all together. And the glue that kept it all together was music.” she said.

Shakira's journey underscores her resilience amid personal challenges and public scrutiny. Despite the swirling rumors about her breakup, she focuses on personal growth and the well-being of her children.

By transforming her pain into music, she’s turned a challenging chapter into a chance for creative expression and empowerment. Her album captures this transformation, highlighting her strength and capacity to overcome adversity.

As she progresses, Shakira inspires others through her determination and passion for her family and art.

Damjan