Shakira has survived disappointments, setbacks, and self-doubt while looking absolutely gorgeous through it all. For a moment there it seemed she had gotten close to a happily ever after, but it was simply a stepping stone to the next phase of her life and career. On today's episode, we'll be jumping into the medical emergency that almost ended her career, the making of El Dorado, and the demise of her decade-long relationship with Gerard Piqué.

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