Shakira praises Coldplay’s Chris Martin for supporting her through divorce from Gerard Piqué

According to a juicy new Rolling Stone cover story, Coldplay‘s frontman, Chris Martin was Shakira’s personal rock when her relationship with Gerard Piqué hit the skids in 2022. While she was struggling during that tough time, the musician would make daily check-ins, bringing motivational vibes to her days. The “Hips Don’t Lie” queen admitted that his empathetic nature was exactly what she needed during her split from the Spanish soccer star

“He was there for me when I got separated and was heartbroken. He was checking in every day to see how I was doing, sending me words of support and strength and wisdom.”

Shakira and Piqué were an item for over a decade, sharing two sons and the spotlight until rumors of infidelity turned their marriage upside down. After her divorce, Shakira channeled her emotions into music with her album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women No Longer Cry)—a journal of resilience and strength. In an interview with GQ Spain, the Colombian superstar revealed that she couldn’t fully start her grieving process until she poured those feelings into lyrics.