Shakira and Gerard Pique's split gets messy: Timeline of the couple's 12-year romance

Jan 17, 2023CELEB LOOKSKaren Pereira

Shakira drops BZRP Music Session #53

Shakira released an explosive single with Argentine hitmaker Bizarrap, titled 'BZRP Music Session #53' where she sings about betrayal by a partner, who left her for someone younger and 'less intimidating'. The track broke YouTube records scoring 100 Million views in just 3 days. Instagram

Pique reacts to diss track

Amidst buzz around Shakira's new song, the soccer star took to Twitter to promote a virtual soccer league and signed off saying, "Life can be wonderful" which left people intrigued. Instagram

Shakira takes a dig at Pique

Shakira releases her explosive single addressing Gerard Pique's betrayal and even named his new love. Instagram

Shakira is 'devastated'

Shakira was reportedly 'devastated' to learn about Pique's affair with his new girlfriend being carried on in the house the couple shared with their children. Instagram

Shakira's heartbreaking New Year's post

Shakira writes about life after loss in a heartbreaking New Year's Day Instagram post. The singer penned a lengthy note about coping with loss, continuing to love even after being betrayed, and healing with time. Instagram

Share custody of kids

In November 2022, Shakira and Pique reached a custody agreement. "We have signed a custody agreement," the couple said in a joint statement obtained by ABC News. Instagram

Shakira's heartbreak single

Shakira releases a heartbreak song about her ex titled 'Monotonia', in collaboration with Ozuna. Instagram

Kids upset about split

In September 2022, Shakira opened up about her split and told ELLE, "It's really upsetting for two kids who are trying to process their parents' separation." Instagram

New romance

Shortly after announcing his break-up with Shakira, Gerard was spotted passionately kissing his new love interest Clara. Instagram

Calling quits

In June 2022, Shakira and Gerard dropped the sudden news that they had broken up after 12 years together. "We regret to confirm that we are separating," read the statement. Instagram

Cheating rumours

Shortly before confirming their split, rumours spread that Gerard was cheating on Shakira with a much younger woman. Instagram

Last Valentine's Day

In Feb 2022, the couple made hearts race with their romantic Valentine's Day post. "Feliz día de San Valentin! Happy Valentine’s Day" Shakira said while posting a selfie with her man. Instagram

Steamy relationship

Shakira got candid about her relationship with Gerard in January 2020, saying that marriage scared her and that she didn't want him to "see me as the wife. I'd rather him see me as his girlfriend." Instagram

'Me Enamore'

In April 2017, Shakira dedicated a love song to her beau titled 'Me Enamore' from her album El Dorado, literally translates to "I fell in love." Instagram

Shakira's second pregnancy

The couple revealed in January 2015 that they had a baby on the way. The couple's second son, Sasha Pique Mebarak, arrived shortly after, on January 29, 2015. Instagram

Mum's the world

Shakira welcomed her first child, Milan Pique Mebarak, on January 22, 2013. Instagram

Confirm relationship

Pique and Shakira confirmed their relationship in May 2011, after a year of dating under the radar. Instagram

Going public

The soccer player confirmed rumoured of a romance between him and Shakira when he joined the singer onstage at her concert in Spain in May 2011. Instagram

First meeting

Shakira met Gerard Pique on the set of her music video for her 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem, 'Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)'. Instagram