It has been three years since Shakira and Gerard Buzzy announced the end of their relationship. The news surprised the public because, for more than a decade, they were seen as one of the most solid couples in the world of entertainment and sports. However, as time went by, details of the breakup came to light, among them the alleged infidelity of the ex-footballer with Clara Chía, which ended up confirming that the relationship was far from perfect.
Shakira, far from keeping silent, transformed her pain into music and shared it with the world. Songs such as her “Session 53” with Bizarrap became anthems of relief and empowerment, generating audience records and making her the voice of many women going through painful breakups.
During the media outburst of the scandal, several personalities spoke out. One of them was Lili Estefan, Cuban-American host of El Gordo y La Flaca. From her television platform, the host did not hesitate to criticize Gerard Piqué’s attitude, especially for the speed with which he made public his relationship with Clara Chía, just weeks after his separation with Shakira.
For Lili, the unnecessary exposure and lack of discretion of the former FC Barcelona player was an unempathetic gesture towards the Colombian singer and mother of his two children. Her statements were widely disseminated and, in a way, marked a clear position in favor of Shakira.
Lili Estefan’s meeting with Piqué and Clara Chía
What no one expected was that, after so much tension, Lili Estefan and Gerard Piqué would meet face to face. According to the presenter herself, the coincidence took place in Los Angeles, during the coverage of the filming of the movie Freaky Friday.
“I met him in Los Angeles and he approached me to ask me… I was talking to him for a little while. I didn’t dislike him but, I mean, I don’t know him, he approached me in a tone like he wanted to… I was there, Lorencito was leaving in his car and he was with Clara Chía leaving the hotel, the Four Seasons where I was covering the film”, explained the hostess.
Although the initial surprise was evident, Lili related that the conversation was brief and non-confrontational. As she recounted, she made it clear to Piqué that her opinion of his actions had not changed, but also conveyed that there were no personal grudges.
“I didn’t give it much importance, and I really told him: ‘Piqué, we don’t love you or hate you, we just…’,” the presenter confessed, stressing that she preferred to keep a neutral and diplomatic tone.
As for Clara Chía, the young Catalan woman did not get out of the van and avoided a direct encounter with Estefan. “At least he came over to greet me; Clara Chía was in the van and did not get out, he did,” she recounted.
The reunion did not end in reproaches or arguments. On the contrary, cordiality and respect reigned. For Lili Estefan, what happened shows that it is possible to have a civilized exchange even when there are critical positions or disagreements.
This episode, in addition to capturing media attention, reflects how the separation of Shakira and Piqué continues to generate interest and headlines even years later, as its protagonists and those who expressed their opinions on the case continue to cross paths in different public scenarios.
Here is what Lili Estefan had to say about her meeting with Piqué and Clara Chía.
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