Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have resumed their relationship almost exactly where they left off in 2004. They began dating again in April 2021, and were engaged for the second time a year later. In a slightly awkward but nonetheless sweet development, it turns out JLo’s ex-fiancé, Alex Rodriguez, still looks back on his relationship with the entertainer with relative fondness amid her renewed romance taking off.
The triple-threat star and MLB legend had been married before. After four years of being together, and two of them getting engaged, they decided to end their relationship in March 2021. They were engaged while on The Martha Stewart PodcastA-Rod was recently asked by his namesake host what their relationship was like. He replied with nothing but kindness, saying:
It was a wonderful time. We always make sure that the children are at the center of everything we do. … Here’s what I will tell you about Jennifer, and I was telling some of my colleagues here the other day, she’s the most talented human being I’ve ever been around, hardest worker. She is, to my mind, the best performer and live performer in the world.
JLo, arguably, makes the same argument regarding her icon status as well as hard work in this new documentary HalftimeFor Netflix subscribers, streaming now The documentary focuses on her preparations for Shakira’s 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, but it also addresses her struggles to be accepted and taken seriously by the entertainment industry.
A-Rod was absent from the footage despite him being engaged to her at the time. There is evidence that A-Rod was there for the halftime show preparation. YouTube channel.) Someone who was actually featured was Ben Affleck, who asked his pop star fiancée if fame “bothers” her. Supposedly, the ESPN broadcaster wasn’t too salty by the snub but, if we’re reading between the liens correctly, he might’ve just thrown a teeny tiny bit of shade of his own. Because he added to Martha Stewart that he’s “never been healthier, happier and more grateful”In his life.
The tail end of JLo and A-Rod’s relationship was reportedly quite the dramatic affair. The Season 7 reunion of Southern CharmBravo’s reality show, The Minnesota Timberwolves, was filmed in Minnesota. It featured the co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Madison LeCroy as one of its stars. Rodriguez denied any sex, even though LeCroy claimed they spoke only over the phone. Rumours of breakups and crying children continued to circulate for weeks, until the once-beloved couple split.
The Hustlers actress was then later seen out and about with her ex-fiancé Ben Affleck. The 49-year-old eventually made a sudsy bathtub proposal to JLo – obviously, she said yes. According to some reports, they may be ringing the marriage bells sooner than expected.
It’s only been 16-plus years in the making, after all. A-Rod is currently rumored to be dating Kathryne Padgett (24-year-old influencer). Martha Stewart casually asked him about deets. The World Series champ said that he was more focused on his family and business.