How Coldplay Singer Came to Shakira’s Rescue After Ugly Split With Gerard Piqué Will Give Your Friendship Goals
- Chris Martin stepped up when Shakira needed him most.
- Shakira’s healing journey through heartbreak wasn’t easy.
- Their Global Citizen performance showed the duo's strong bond.
Breakups are tough. But imagine going through a messy split under the public eye, with millions watching your every move. That’s exactly what Shakira faced when she parted ways with football star Gerard Piqué in 2022.
Not only did she face the heartbreak of ending a long relationship, but the media frenzy and cheating rumors that followed made things even worse. During this chaotic time, one person quietly stepped into Shakira’s life and became her rock—Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay.
The same Chris Martin we know from hits like Yellow and Fix You. He wasn’t just offering casual support, though. He was there for Shakira in a big way—checking in daily, offering comforting words, and just being a good friend when she needed it the most.
But there’s more to this story than just phone calls and messages. The connection between Shakira and Martin is deeper than many might realize. Let’s dive into how this unlikely friendship formed and what it meant for Shakira’s healing journey.
Shakira reveals Chris Martin’s support after her split with Gerard Piqué
When Shakira and Gerard Piqué’s 11-year relationship crumbled in 2022, the singer found herself not only heartbroken but also emotionally drained. They share two kids, Milan and Sasha, and their breakup was surrounded by rumors, particularly about Piqué’s alleged infidelity.
It was the kind of drama that had everyone talking. But in the middle of all this turmoil, Shakira found an unlikely source of support in Chris Martin. The Coldplay singer didn’t just send a couple of kind messages – he really showed up for her.
Shakira shared with Rolling Stone that Martin was checking in with her every single day, offering words of strength and wisdom during her darkest times.
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.
It’s clear that Martin didn’t just say kind words—his deep empathy made Shakira feel truly supported, showing her how rare and special true friendship really is.
Shakira also opened up about the painful healing after her split with Gerard Piqué
Shakira’s emotional recovery after her split from Gerard Piqué wasn’t easy. In fact, it was probably one of the hardest things she’d ever faced in her life. During an interview with the same outlet, Shakira admitted that the pain she felt after the breakup was “probably the greatest [she] had ever experienced.”
It was a struggle that went beyond just sadness. At her lowest point, Shakira described the pain as feeling like someone had “stabbed a hole in [her] chest.” The hurt was so real and so intense that it wasn’t just emotional—it felt physical.
The 47-year-old explained that during those tough moments, it was hard for her to function. But despite the overwhelming pain, she kept pushing through.
But she found a way to start moving forward through her music. Writing songs became her form of therapy. In an interview with GQ Spain, Shakira revealed that her new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran (Women Don’t Cry Anymore), was born out of her need to begin the grieving process. As The Queen of Latin Pop said:
For many months after my separation I had been silent, trying to begin my mourning, but I couldn’t really begin to grieve until I started writing music. It was my way of healing. And it continues to be. Grief is a process that is not linear. It is full of peaks and valleys.
Music became Shakira’s release. It was her way of expressing her emotions, which she couldn’t say out loud. The process of writing songs helped her understand and navigate her grief, and even though healing isn’t a straight path, music gave her a way to cope.
This powerful moment defined Shakira and Chris Martin’s friendship
If there was any doubt about the bond between Shakira and Chris Martin, it was completely erased during the Global Citizen Festival in Hamburg, Germany. The two came together for a powerhouse performance, where they sang Shakira’s hit songs Me Enamore and Chantaje with an unexpected twist.
Martin impressed the crowd with his ability to sing in Spanish as if he’d been doing it his whole life. Honestly, it was a surprise—and a fun one at that! The two posted excited updates on their social media, showing how much they enjoyed performing together.
If there’s anything to learn from this, it’s that when life gets tough, having a friend to share the stage with can make all the difference.
