Love after heartbreak! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez both had a series of high-profile relationships before they found love with each other.
The “I’m Real” songstress, for her part, has been married three times. She wed producer Ojani Noa in February 1997, but the pair called it quits after only 11 months of marriage. Following a two-year relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs, Lopez and dancer Cris Judd tied the knot. The former spouses pulled the plug on their marriage after less than a year in June 2002 and their divorce was finalized in 2003.
“I can’t give you the answer as to why her relationships don’t work. I think that it’s that it is work. It’s whether you want to work on it or not,” Judd told Us in 2014 about the split. “Everyone has baggage and problems. It’s whether you want to deal with those problems.”
Following her engagement to Ben Affleck, Lopez married Marc Anthony. The twosome, who exchanged vows in June 2004, welcomed twins Max and Emme in February 2008. They announced their split in July 2011.
“When my marriage ended, it was not easy to find forgiveness,” the actress told W magazine in April 2016. “It wasn’t the dream that I had hoped for, and it would have been easier to fan the flames of resentment, disappointment and anger. But Marc is the father of my children, and that’s never going away.”
Months after her third divorce, Lopez started seeing backup dancer Beau “Casper” Smart. They ended their on-off relationship in 2016.
Rodriguez, meanwhile, married Cynthia Scurtis in 2002. The duo, who share daughters Natasha and Ella, called it quits in July 2008 after Scurtis accused Rodriguez of being unfaithful in court documents. While rumors surfaced that the athlete was seeing Madonna during his marriage, the pop star denied having a romantic relationship with him.
The former New York Yankees star went on to date Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, former WWE diva Torrie Wilson and 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki before settling down with Lopez.
Rumors swirled in March 2021 that Lopez and Rodriguez had split, calling off their engagement. Us confirmed that they were “working through some things,” but were still together.
Scroll through to relive Rodriguez and Lopez’s relationship timeline:
The twosome were first spotted together at a Yankee game in May 2005, which Lopez attended with her then-husband Anthony.
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More than a decade after they first met, Us confirmed in March 2017 that Lopez and Rodriguez were dating.
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The “On the Floor” singer spoke publicly about her relationship with the former MLB star during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in April 2017. “I was having lunch somewhere and I saw him. He passed by,” she explained. “Afterward I went outside, but for some reason I felt like tapping him on the shoulder and said, ‘Hi.' He [later] texted me, said, ‘Let’s go out to dinner,’ and I said, ‘OK.' We had a nice dinner.”
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The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2017 Met Gala in New York City.
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Lopez and Rodriguez celebrated their first holidays as a blended family in December 2017.
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The Shades of Blue actress gushed about the former Yankees third baseman while accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. “Alex. You’re like my twin soul. We’re like mirror images of each other,” she began. “You know, my life is sweeter and better with you in it because you make me realize that every day, the sky is not the limit.”
She continued: “The universe is infinite and so is what we can accomplish together with love and trust and understanding. There is so much more to do, to experience, and there is no one I’d rather do it with, baby. You’re my macho and I love you.”
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Rodriguez spoke exclusively to Us about his daughters’ relationship with Lopez, noting that they simply call her “Jennifer.”
“We still use first names. It’s still in style!” he said, adding that Natasha and Ella “enjoy going to the shows and getting free tickets!”
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The duo sparked engagement speculation after the Second Act star flashed a massive diamond ring at Game 2 of the World Series in October 2018. Two sources confirmed to Us at the time that Lopez and Rodriguez were not engaged — yet.
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An insider told Us in December 2018 that an engagement was “definitely on the horizon” for Lopez and Rodriguez. “Alex is obsessed with Jen and spends as much time as he can with her.”
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The pair celebrated two years together in February 2019. “Two years of laughter … Two years of fun … Two years of adventures … Of excitement of growing and learning … Of true friendship … And so much love!!” the “Ain’t Your Mama” singer captioned a series of photos on Instagram at the time. “You make my world a more beautiful safe and stable place… in the midst of our ever-changing, ever-moving life… you make me feel like a teenager starting out all over again… “
She concluded: “Every time I think I have you pegged, you surprise me in the most wonderful ways reminding me how blessed I am to have found you now in this moment at this time… our time… Te Amo Macho… #atapontheshoulder #2years.”
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Rodriguez popped the question in March 2019 during the couple’s tropical vacation. “She said yes ♥️,” the ESPN analyst captioned a photo of Lopez’s massive square-cut diamond ring on Instagram.
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One day after Rodriguez proposed, former Oakland A’s player Jose Canseco accused him of cheating on Lopez with Jose’s ex-wife, Jessica Canseco. “Watching World of Dance watching J.Lo text Alex Rodriguez little does she know that he is cheating on her with my ex-wife Jessica poor girl she has no idea who he really is,” tweeted the former Bash Brother, who previously alleged that he “introduced Alex to a known supplier of steroids” in his 2008 book.
A source told Us, however, that Lopez “trusts” Rodriguez. “She’s heard the cheating rumors in the past and has never let it bother her,” the source said. They are inseparable and together almost all of the time. Jose Canseco has an ax to grind, but she doesn’t hear the noise.”
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Lopez opened up about the first time she met Rodriguez in a story published by Sports Illustrated. “We shook hands, and it was this weird electricity for, like, three seconds,” the Boy Next Door actress recalled of their 2005 run-in. “Three to five seconds of looking at somebody right in their eyes, and getting stuck.”
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Lopez revealed to Evening Standard magazine the couple’s plans to wed are on the back burner due to their busy schedules. “I have a movie I’m shooting in October [Marry Me] and the movie has an album that goes with it, so I'm just a little bit busy right now,” she explained. “And until October, he has the World Series in baseball. We’re going to have to pick a day, pick a time and block it out, but we’re definitely talking about it.”
The Hustlers star noted that marriage is “important” for the pair because they “both come from traditional Latin families and we want that.”
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One day before celebrating her engagement with a star-studded party in Los Angeles, Lopez admitted to Extra that her kids have been pressing her about giving them "a brother or sister" one day.
"They love having [Alex's daughters] Natasha and Ella in their lives and having two extra bonus sisters," the Grammy nominee explained in September 2019. "We really form a beautiful blended family, and I think they would all be thrilled."
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Rodriguez ended his whirlwind year on a high note, reflecting on how "blessed" he felt to have had the "On the Floor" singer by his side throughout 2019. "What an amazing year it has been!" he captioned an Instagram post before ringing in the new year. "Looking back on these moments, I can't help but smile from ear to ear. I am so lucky to be able to spend my life with those I love, doing what I love."
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Lopez gushed over her fiancé as she accepted the Spotlight Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s Film Awards Gala in January 2020. After thanking her castmates and her manager, Benny Medina, Lopez ended with a sweet message to the former Yankees player. "He makes me feel like a winner every single day," she said. "I love you."
Shortly after her gracious victory, Rodriguez comforted his wife-to-be throughout an otherwise disappointing awards season. "Jen, it doesn't take a trophy, medal, or plaque to identify you as a true champion," he wrote on Instagram after the 2020 Golden Globes. "To millions of young women who have watched you and have been inspired and empowered to do amazing things in their lives, you are a champion ... To your children, your family, your coaches, your staff, and your extended family, you are a champion. To everyone whose lives you enrich daily, you are a champion. And don’t you ever forget it."
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When Lopez took the stage in Miami for the Super Bowl halftime show, Rodriguez supported her from the audience — front and center. After getting her rock star performance out of the way, the "On the Floor" singer is ready to "shift her focus to wedding planning" and make that "a top priority." A source told Us shortly after the Super Bowl that the couple "can't wait" to spend the rest of their lives together. "They make each other so incredibly happy and J. Lo truly found the man of her dreams and A-Rod found the woman of his," the insider added.
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The retired athlete took to Instagram in March 2020 to reminisce on the fairy-tale moment he proposed to Lopez. "One year ago on a beach in the Bahamas.... I was a nervous wreck, more nervous than my entire playing career, I got down on one knee and asked you a question... you said yes," he captioned a sweet video montage of his favorite memories with the Hustlers star. "Jennifer, every moment with you is a blessing. You are my best friend, my inspiration, an amazing mother, and a role model to all. Macha, I am so lucky to be with you. Thank you for making my life better. I can’t wait to make more memories with you. I love you. #HappyAnniversary."
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Rodriguez confirmed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in April 2020 that he and Lopez had to postpone their Italy wedding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Everything has been just on a pause,” he said. “[We’ll] see where the world takes us. Obviously, this is an unprecedented time. And for us, we just want to make sure that we think safety first and make sure that all the little ones are in a good place.”
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Rodriguez celebrated his fiancée's 51st birthday in July 2020 with a sweet tribute via Instagram. "Happy Birthday, Macha!!!" he captioned a series of clips featuring Lopez over the years. "Every moment with you is magical. You are the greatest partner, the best mom, the most amazing performer. A role model. A hero. An inspiration. I'm so proud of you. I love you so much!"
The "Waiting for Tonight" singer commented on the post, "Omg!! I love you and feel so blessed today to have you to celebrate with my baby!!"
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The former athlete gushed about his fiancée’s performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration in January 2021. "I can’t stop thinking about Wednesday and Jen’s performance at #Inauguration2021. It was such an iconic moment — one I’ll never forget,” he wrote via Instagram, alongside a photo of him with Lopez on a private plane. "I can’t express how proud I am of her and how privileged I felt just to be in attendance. It truly was awe-inspiring and so patriotic."
He continued: “On the flight home, she showed me her lyrics sheet, and the significance of her performance really began to sink in. Can you believe she was the first person to sing in Spanish at an inaugural event? Another historic and groundbreaking achievement for one of the most talented and driven people the world has ever seen. #Proud #Macha.”
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Rodriguez was linked to Madison LeCroy after her Southern Charm costar Craig Conover accused her of having an affair with a married baseball star in Miami. LeCroy told Page Six that Rodriguez “never physically cheated on his fiancée with me,” claiming the two had “spoken” on the phone “randomly, but not [consistently].” A source close to Rodriguez told Us he had “never met” LeCroy.
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Lopez opened up about life in lockdown with Rodriguez amid the coronavirus pandemic. “But Alex, of all people, was like, ‘I love it. I love being at home. I love doing my Zooms. I love knowing the kids are there, and you’re there all the time,’” she told Allure magazine. “It has been actually really good. We got to work on ourselves. We did therapy. I think it was really helpful for us in our relationship.”
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Us confirmed in March 2021 that Lopez and Rodriguez were "working through some things" amid reports that they split and called off their two-year engagement.
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The couple cozied up together in March 2021 to announce their partnership with Goli Nutrition, just weeks after denying they had split.
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