Former American professional baseball shortstop Alex Rodriguez has finally broken his silence on the marriage of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck.
Rodriguez was engaged to Lopez for four years before calling off their relationship. Shortly after their split, Jennifer Lopez began dating Affleck and the duo soon became engaged. They married in August 2022.
He did not comment publicly on JLo’s marriage until he appeared in a recent podcast interview where he wished the singer and her children, whom she shares with her ex-husband, the best. Anthony.
Alex Rodriguez has no hard feelings for Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
By appearing on HBO Max Who is talking to Chris Wallace? on Sept. 30, 2022, the 47-year-old star had nothing but kind words for her ex-fiancé and new hubby Ben Affleck.
Discussing his personal life, Chris Wallace asked Rodriguez:
“Honestly, does it bother you that a few days after your breakup, she came back to see Ben Affleck, and ended up marrying him, don’t you?”
To this, Alex Rodriguez replied:
“First of all, I’d say I’m glad I never ran for president because you would hammer me. With Jennifer, look, it was a good experience. And I wish her and the kids, who are smart, beautiful and wonderful – I wish them the best.”
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Relationship Timeline
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez first met in 1999 when the Yankees player asked him for an autograph. In 2005, the duo met again but were married to other people. Lopez was the wife of Marc Anthony, while Rodriguez was married to Cynthia Scurtis.
After being separated from their respective partners, they met again, but now as singles. By appearing on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in April 2017, Rodriguez revealed how they reconnected 12 years later. He recalled:
“Someone taps me on the shoulder, and I turn around and I don’t recognize that person. And it’s Jennifer, but she’s dressed as Harlee from shades of blue, and she’s in her jeans and big boots. And it took me about four or five seconds. And she said, ‘It’s Jennifer! It’s Jennifer!’ I say, ‘Oh my God, Jennifer, you look beautiful.’ I was so embarrassed and then I got a little nervous, and I was like, It’s so awkward, we all know who Jennifer is and she’s everywhere. Then we basically had a little chat…and she said, “You’ve got my number, contact me.” And I went home that night and reached out.”
People Magazine first confirmed the duo’s romance. In May of that year, JLo made their relationship Instagram official when they attended the Met Gala together. Following this, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attended numerous red carpet events together and even appeared in the October 2017 issue of Vanity Fair.
After two years of dating and spending time with their blended families, in March 2019, Alex Rodriguez got down on one knee and was proposed to the singer. Following the engagement announcement, a source told People Magazine:
“Jennifer is thrilled, as are their families and friends. Very few people knew that Alex was planning to propose. It was truly a surprise for Jennifer. It was exactly how Alex wanted it.”
Speaking to Entertainment Tonight in May 2019, Jennifer Lopez revealed that while the wedding planning was “going well,” the duo were in no rush to get married:
“I think we’ve got a pretty busy year ahead of us, so you know, we’re [taking it slow]. There is no emergency. We really see this as something that will last forever, and we’re just going to take our time and do it right. And don’t rush it.”
Jennifer Lopez and Alex had many ups and downs throughout their engagement. After postponing their wedding twice, the duo confirmed they had called it quits in April 2021, and in a joint statement given to Today’s show said:
“We have realized that we are better as friends and we look forward to staying that way. We will continue to work together and support each other on our joint activities and projects. We wish the best for each other and for each other. other people’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have is thank you to everyone who sent in kind words and support.
Jennifer Lopez was previously married to Marc Anthony from 2004 to 2014. The former couple share two children together, Emme and Maximilian (14).