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Shakira Honored as Billboard's First Woman of the Year, Seemingly Addresses Split from Piqué in Acceptance Speech

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Overview

  • Shakira reflected on her split from ex Gerard Piqué and spoke about the importance of women's independence while accepting the Woman of the Year award at Billboard's Latin Women in Music gala.
  • Shakira's single "Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53" broke 14 Guinness World Records and became an anthem for women's empowerment.
  • Shakira thanked her mother and dedicated the award to her, mentioning lessons she's learned from women in her life.
  • Shakira was spotted with Tom Cruise at the Miami Grand Prix shortly after her acceptance speech.
  • In her speech, Shakira seemed to indirectly address her breakup with Piqué, saying "finding someone faithful is less important than being faithful to ourselves."