Shakira made a stunning appearance on the cover of Allure’s April 2024 edition, where she opened up about her difficult breakup with Gerard Pique in 2022. The 47-year-old singer, who has been linked to Emily In Paris actor Lucien Laviscount, dazzled in a chic bandeau top and short shorts in the pages of the magazine. Her flowing blonde hair and striking makeup enhanced her smoldering gaze, complemented by chunky bracelets and a stylish belt. On the cover, she looked radiant in a plunging black top with a metallic touch, striking a pose with her hand gracefully placed on her hip.
Shakira showed off her charm in a stylish bandeau top and trendy short shorts, striking poses effortlessly for the camera in the vibrant pages of the magazine.
“I felt like I was stuck in a rough patch,” she mentioned, talking about their split. “I had to put myself back together, gathering up all the fragments that had come apart.” (the ex-partners were spotted together in 2014)
Shakira recently discussed her latest album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran in an interview, expressing her desire for the music to inspire and empower individuals, especially women, to embrace their inner strength and to foster connections. The album marked a new chapter for Shakira following her breakup with her long-time partner Gerard Piqué, with whom she shares two sons.
Reflecting on their separation, Shakira described feeling broken and having to piece herself back together. She revealed that she had made sacrifices for love, including putting her career on hold to support Piqué’s football career.
The couple, who first met on the set of Shakira’s music video in 2010, went public with their relationship in 2011 and welcomed their two sons in the following years. Despite the challenges she faced, Shakira found solace in creating music, noting that the songs on her latest album are a reflection of her emotions and experiences over the past few years.
She emphasized that the process of making the album was transformative for her, allowing her to rediscover herself and take control of her own life decisions. Shakira also hinted at a new romantic interest, sparking rumors of a potential relationship with actor Lucien Laviscount, who stars in her music video for the track Punteria alongside Cardi B.
On the front cover, she wears a stylish, low-cut black top with a shiny bust, striking a pose with her hand artfully resting on her hip. She shared her thoughts on gender dynamics, mentioning that on this particular planet, men seem content being under the domination of women. She also mentioned her sons’ reaction to the Barbie movie, revealing that they found it emasculating. She expressed her desire for her boys to feel empowered while still respecting women. Shakira emphasized the importance of men and women complementing each other in society, each having their own unique strengths and roles. Despite facing personal challenges, such as her recent split after a long relationship, she feels like she’s embarking on a new chapter in her career. Her latest album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, was released to much anticipation on March 22.
The singer was seen striking a pose in a sultry white outfit and leggings in a vintage-inspired room.
After her recent breakup, Shakira opened up about how she is working on ‘reconstructing’ her life and moving forward after being with her ex for over a decade.
She also revealed that she watched the popular Barbie movie with her sons, but they didn’t seem to enjoy it, as mentioned in the picture with Milan (11) and Sasha (nine).
In an interview with The Sunday Times, Shakira shared that her latest project symbolizes the ability to turn pain into creativity, frustration into productivity, and vulnerability into resilience. She expressed that her life fell apart in many ways, forcing her to rebuild herself by gathering the pieces and using music as the glue to hold it all together.
Describing the project as feminine and beautiful, Shakira likened it to a story of women’s empowerment. She also discussed how she managed to balance her personal life with her career, revealing that she made sacrifices to be with her partner, Gerard Piqué, as he pursued his football career. The couple met in 2010 while working on Shakira’s music video for ‘Waka Waka (This Time for Africa),’ and went public with their relationship in May 2011. They welcomed their sons, Milan in 2013 and Sasha in 2015.