Shania Twain Opens Up About Overcoming Heartache and Forgiveness

In a recent episode of the “Great Company with Jamie Laing” podcast, country music superstar Shania Twain shared her insights on moving past the heartache of her highly publicized divorce from Robert “Mutt” Lange. Twain and Lange, who married in 1993, split in 2008 after Lange’s affair with Twain’s friend, Marie-Anne Thiébaud. Their divorce was finalized in 2010.

Twain’s perspective on the painful experience is a testament to her resilience and compassion.

“It’s very hard to hate or not be able to forgive somebody that you believe is a human being that deserves empathy and understanding. And I think we all do,” Twain said. “Do I hate my ex-husband for making a mistake? No. It’s his mistake. Not my mistake.” She added, “So sad for him that he made such a great mistake that he has to live with. And I don’t know what that is, but it’s not, that’s not my weight.”

Reflecting on the concept of forgiveness, Twain explained, “Forgiveness is in the family of letting go. But forgiveness — for me, anyway — is not about forgetting, necessarily. It’s about understanding the other person, and that might mean that they’re wrong. Maybe you believe forever that whatever they did was wrong.”

In a twist of fate, Twain found love again with Frédéric Thiébaud, the ex-husband of Marie-Anne Thiébaud. The two married in 2011 and remain happily together. Twain’s journey through betrayal and forgiveness highlights her strength and ability to find peace and happiness despite past heartache.

Twain’s reflections resonate with many who have faced similar struggles, offering a powerful message of empathy and letting go. Her ability to move forward and find joy again underscores her enduring spirit and positivity.

For more insights from Shania Twain and other celebrity interviews, tune in to the “Great Company with Jamie Laing” podcast.