Despite her split from Gerard Pique, Shakira hasn't lost hope in love

Pop singer Shakira, who split from soccer star Gerard Pique in acrimonious circumstances in 2022, has expressed her continued belief in love.

Shakira told Marie Claire UK: "I can't say I don't believe in love because I see the example of my parents who have been together for 50 years; how they look into each other's eyes and can't hold hands and live apart from each other. I've seen love, I'm not that lucky."

Calling monogamy a utopia, she said, "Monogamy is a utopia. But I've compensated in other ways with the love of my fans, my children and true friends. Oscar Wilde said friendship is the purest form of love. And I think that's true - at least in my experience."

Shakira said: "My relationship lasted 12 years, but my friends last a lifetime. When adversity strikes, I learn how important friendship is."