01of 261999: Jennifer Lopez gives Alex Rodriguez an autographThe couple first met in 1999, when Rodriguez was still playing baseball.In October 2018, the former Yankeeposted a photo of an autographfrom Lopez, captioning it, “#TBT to almost 20 years ago when a big time global pop superstar signed a pic for a young ball player #lifecanbeafunnythingsometimes #pictureperfect #keepsake #jlo.”
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1999: Jennifer Lopez gives Alex Rodriguez an autograph
The couple first met in 1999, when Rodriguez was still playing baseball.
In October 2018, the former Yankeeposted a photo of an autographfrom Lopez, captioning it, “#TBT to almost 20 years ago when a big time global pop superstar signed a pic for a young ball player #lifecanbeafunnythingsometimes #pictureperfect #keepsake #jlo.”
02of 26May 21, 2005: Jennifer Lopez shakes hands with Alex Rodriguez at Yankee StadiumMike Ehrmann/WireImageIn May 2005, Bronx native Lopez attended a New York Yankees game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium with then-husband Marc Anthony. She and Rodriguez were pictured shaking hands.In 2019, Lopez toldSports Illustrated, “We shook hands, and it was this weird electricity for, like, three seconds. Three to five seconds of looking at somebody right in their eyes, and getting stuck.”
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May 21, 2005: Jennifer Lopez shakes hands with Alex Rodriguez at Yankee Stadium
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In May 2005, Bronx native Lopez attended a New York Yankees game against the New York Mets at Shea Stadium with then-husband Marc Anthony. She and Rodriguez were pictured shaking hands.
In 2019, Lopez toldSports Illustrated, “We shook hands, and it was this weird electricity for, like, three seconds. Three to five seconds of looking at somebody right in their eyes, and getting stuck.”
03of 26February 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez begin datingSplashPEOPLEconfirmed in March 2017 that the pair were dating. The couple later revealed that they had begun dating the previous month.“She seems excited,” a source close to Lopez told PEOPLE at the time. “He has been around her family and she really likes that he is a dad. She is aware, though, that he is a ladies' man too and is being cautious. For now, it’s just fun. She is single and enjoys dating.”
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February 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez begin dating
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PEOPLEconfirmed in March 2017 that the pair were dating. The couple later revealed that they had begun dating the previous month.
“She seems excited,” a source close to Lopez told PEOPLE at the time. “He has been around her family and she really likes that he is a dad. She is aware, though, that he is a ladies' man too and is being cautious. For now, it’s just fun. She is single and enjoys dating.”
04of 26April 8, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez become Instagram officialOne month after PEOPLE confirmed that Lopez and Rodriguez were dating, Lopezmade it Instagram officialwith a now-deleted photo of what looked to be the pair enjoying a Yankees game together.
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April 8, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez become Instagram official
One month after PEOPLE confirmed that Lopez and Rodriguez were dating, Lopezmade it Instagram officialwith a now-deleted photo of what looked to be the pair enjoying a Yankees game together.
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April 24, 2017: Jennifer Lopez talks about her first date with Alex Rodriguez
She said that Rodriguez made the first move and texted the superstar, and they began dating.
After their chance encounter, Rodriguez decided to make the next move: “He texted me, said, ‘Let’s go out to dinner,’ and I said, ‘Okay.’ We had a nice dinner,” Lopez said.
Rodriguezconfirmed the storyto DeGeneres in April 2018.
06of 26May 1, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez make their red carpet debut at the Met GalaDimitrios Kambouris/GettyThe pair made their red carpet debut at the 2017 Met Gala.Lopez shared a selfie of the couple on Instagram on the way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala. “Me and my macho bello… #metball2017 #Valentino,” she wrote in a now-deleted post.
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May 1, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez make their red carpet debut at the Met Gala
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The pair made their red carpet debut at the 2017 Met Gala.
Lopez shared a selfie of the couple on Instagram on the way to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual gala. “Me and my macho bello… #metball2017 #Valentino,” she wrote in a now-deleted post.
07of 26June 28, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have fun with their childrenJ Lo/InstagramLopez shared the first photo of their families on Instagram — including her twins Max and Emme and Rodriguez’s daughters Natasha and Ella — hanging out together, enjoying some summer sunshine.
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June 28, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have fun with their children
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Lopez shared the first photo of their families on Instagram — including her twins Max and Emme and Rodriguez’s daughters Natasha and Ella — hanging out together, enjoying some summer sunshine.
08of 26June 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez vacation in ParisA-Rod and J-Lo.Jennifer Lopez/InstagramThe pair also took their first public vacation together to Paris, with Lopez dubbing it their “#baecation” onInstagram. “They were laughing and walking hand-in-hand,” a source told PEOPLE.The couple also traveled to the south of France. “She knows the south of France very well,” the source added. “She showed [Rodriguez] Monaco, Antibes/Cannes and St. Tropez. She seemed to be showing him places she loves.”
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June 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez vacation in Paris
A-Rod and J-Lo.Jennifer Lopez/Instagram
The pair also took their first public vacation together to Paris, with Lopez dubbing it their “#baecation” onInstagram. “They were laughing and walking hand-in-hand,” a source told PEOPLE.
The couple also traveled to the south of France. “She knows the south of France very well,” the source added. “She showed [Rodriguez] Monaco, Antibes/Cannes and St. Tropez. She seemed to be showing him places she loves.”
09of 26October 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are moving in togetherRachel Murray/Getty ImagesPEOPLE reportedthat the pair were taking the next step in their relationship and moving in together.“They will invest together in a new home when they find the perfect one,” said a source. “They are starting to make more financial decisions together. It’s nice for Jennifer to be with a man who has his own money and spends it wisely.”
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October 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are moving in together
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PEOPLE reportedthat the pair were taking the next step in their relationship and moving in together.
“They will invest together in a new home when they find the perfect one,” said a source. “They are starting to make more financial decisions together. It’s nice for Jennifer to be with a man who has his own money and spends it wisely.”
10of 26November 23, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez spend Thanksgiving togetherAlex Rodriguez/InstagramThe pairspent Thanksgiving togetherwith their families in the country.Rodriguez posted photos of their holiday on Instagram. “Hope everyone had a great #Thanksgiving #DownOnTheFarm 🚴♂️,” hewrote in the caption.
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November 23, 2017: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez spend Thanksgiving together
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The pairspent Thanksgiving togetherwith their families in the country.
Rodriguez posted photos of their holiday on Instagram. “Hope everyone had a great #Thanksgiving #DownOnTheFarm 🚴♂️,” hewrote in the caption.
11of 26February 4, 2018: Jennifer Lopez says she and Alex Rodriguez “are so happy about our lives right now"Patrick McMullan/Getty ImagesOn Feb. 4, 2018, Lopez spoke toEntertainment Tonightabout her relationship with Rodriguez one year in.“We both are so happy about our lives right now and where we’re at professionally, as well as personally, she said. “Just things seem to be flowing in a really beautiful way. We both have a lot of support for each other and a lot of love for each other.”
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February 4, 2018: Jennifer Lopez says she and Alex Rodriguez “are so happy about our lives right now”
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On Feb. 4, 2018, Lopez spoke toEntertainment Tonightabout her relationship with Rodriguez one year in.
“We both are so happy about our lives right now and where we’re at professionally, as well as personally, she said. “Just things seem to be flowing in a really beautiful way. We both have a lot of support for each other and a lot of love for each other.”
12of 26May 7, 2018: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the 2018 Met Gala togetherHECTOR RETAMAL/AFP via GettyThe pair attended theirsecond Met Gala togetherin May 2018.Lopez and Rodriguez also paused to share some PDA on the red carpet.
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May 7, 2018: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the 2018 Met Gala together
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The pair attended theirsecond Met Gala togetherin May 2018.
Lopez and Rodriguez also paused to share some PDA on the red carpet.
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July 2018: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez wish each other happy birthday
The pair gushed over each other in a pair ofsweet birthday posts—Lopez celebrates herson the 24th and Rodriguez on the 27th.
Rodriguezwrote of Lopez, “When we were kids, birthdays were exciting because it was all about the gifts we would be getting. A new bat, dance shoes, maybe a new CD (yes I’m old!). I see firsthand how that’s changed for Jennifer, and how she’s found joy in sharing with others. For someone who has been about giving everything she has 365 days a year—to our children, our families, the world—I hope today, we can give you all the happiness you deserve. I love you mucho Macha 13. ❤️.”
14of 26December 2018: Jennifer Lopez talks about Alex Rodriguez’s “loving, generous spirit"Kevin Mazur/GettyLopeztold Jimmy Fallonof her relationship in December 2018, “He’s come into my life and really contributed in such a way. He’s so supportive, he’s so loving,” she says in the interview, getting emotional.“He’s one of these people, he’s like, ‘Shine, be the best.’ Some people try to dull you down, try to squish you down, and he’s so not like that. And it’s just so refreshing. It’s just such a beautiful thing. He’s just a very loving, generous spirit.”
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December 2018: Jennifer Lopez talks about Alex Rodriguez’s “loving, generous spirit”
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Lopeztold Jimmy Fallonof her relationship in December 2018, “He’s come into my life and really contributed in such a way. He’s so supportive, he’s so loving,” she says in the interview, getting emotional.
“He’s one of these people, he’s like, ‘Shine, be the best.’ Some people try to dull you down, try to squish you down, and he’s so not like that. And it’s just so refreshing. It’s just such a beautiful thing. He’s just a very loving, generous spirit.”
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February 2019: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez celebrate two years together
The pair celebrated their two-year anniversary with a pair of sweet Instagram tributes to one another.
“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… 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,“Lopez said in her post on Instagram.
16of 26March 9, 2019: Jennifer Lopez announces she is engaged to Alex RodriguezAlex Rodriguez & Jennifer Lopez.Arod CorpAfter two years of dating, the pairgot engaged in the Bahamas in March 2019.“She said yes,” Rodriguezcaptioned a photo of Lopezwearing her engagement ring as he held her hand.Lopez shared the romantic image on her Instagram, too, including eight black heart emojis in her caption.
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March 9, 2019: Jennifer Lopez announces she is engaged to Alex Rodriguez
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After two years of dating, the pairgot engaged in the Bahamas in March 2019.
“She said yes,” Rodriguezcaptioned a photo of Lopezwearing her engagement ring as he held her hand.
Lopez shared the romantic image on her Instagram, too, including eight black heart emojis in her caption.
17of 26May 6, 2019: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the 2019 Met Gala togetherKarwai Tang/WireImageThe pair stepped out again at theMet Gala in 2019, with Lopez wearing a Versace dress and her fiancé wearing a pink tuxedo.
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May 6, 2019: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the 2019 Met Gala together
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The pair stepped out again at theMet Gala in 2019, with Lopez wearing a Versace dress and her fiancé wearing a pink tuxedo.
18of 26September 27, 2019: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez host an engagement partyThe pair celebrated their engagement with a"beautifully elegant"engagement party in L.A.Two days after their celebration, Lopez and Rodriguez shared photos on Instagram of their respective daughters, Emme Maribel and Ella Alexander, from the night. “💕💕💕 9/27/19 💕💕💕,” Lopez captioned the family photo.
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September 27, 2019: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez host an engagement party
The pair celebrated their engagement with a"beautifully elegant"engagement party in L.A.
Two days after their celebration, Lopez and Rodriguez shared photos on Instagram of their respective daughters, Emme Maribel and Ella Alexander, from the night. “💕💕💕 9/27/19 💕💕💕,” Lopez captioned the family photo.
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January 2020: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez celebrate awards season
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez.Michael Kovac/Getty
With Lopez nominated for a Golden Globe, Critics' Choice and SAG Award for her role inHustlers, the pair got red carpet ready for awards season.The pair’s red carpet style was, frankly, unmatched.
20of 26February 2020: Alex Rodriguez praises Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl performanceRodriguez showed support for Lopez when she performed alongside Shakira at the Super Bowl. “AMAZING!! She ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT! Wow, that was so fun! I’m so proud of you, Jen! ❤️,” hecaptioned a videoof him dancing in the crowd on Instagram.
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February 2020: Alex Rodriguez praises Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl performance
Rodriguez showed support for Lopez when she performed alongside Shakira at the Super Bowl. “AMAZING!! She ABSOLUTELY CRUSHED IT! Wow, that was so fun! I’m so proud of you, Jen! ❤️,” hecaptioned a videoof him dancing in the crowd on Instagram.
21of 26April 2020: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez postpone their weddingJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez with their kids.Alex Rodriguez/InstagramThe pair postponed their wedding, scheduled for June in Italy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distanced in Miami with their families.She later revealed toEllemagazinethat the couple postponed the wedding a second time. “We had planned what we really, really wanted to do, [but] I don’t know if we’ll be able to re-create that,” Lopez said. “We canceled it, and since then we haven’t really talked about it. There’s no rush. We want to do it right when we can do it.““We just have to wait to see where the world lands,” Lopez added.
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April 2020: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez postpone their wedding
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez with their kids.Alex Rodriguez/Instagram
The pair postponed their wedding, scheduled for June in Italy, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distanced in Miami with their families.
She later revealed toEllemagazinethat the couple postponed the wedding a second time. “We had planned what we really, really wanted to do, [but] I don’t know if we’ll be able to re-create that,” Lopez said. “We canceled it, and since then we haven’t really talked about it. There’s no rush. We want to do it right when we can do it.”
“We just have to wait to see where the world lands,” Lopez added.
22of 26January 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the Presidential InaugurationJennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez.Alex Rodriguez/InstagramOn Jan. 21, 2021,Lopez performedat Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' Inauguration ceremony, with Rodriguez there for support. The former pro-baseball playerwrote on Instagramof the experience, “I can’t stop thinking about Wednesday and Jen’s performance at #Inauguration2021. 🇺🇸.“Rodriguez, who shared a photo of the pair on the plane following Lopez’s performance, continued, “It was such an iconic moment — one I’ll never forget. 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 gushed over Lopez, adding, “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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January 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the Presidential Inauguration
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez.Alex Rodriguez/Instagram
On Jan. 21, 2021,Lopez performedat Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' Inauguration ceremony, with Rodriguez there for support. The former pro-baseball playerwrote on Instagramof the experience, “I can’t stop thinking about Wednesday and Jen’s performance at #Inauguration2021. 🇺🇸.”
Rodriguez, who shared a photo of the pair on the plane following Lopez’s performance, continued, “It was such an iconic moment — one I’ll never forget. 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 gushed over Lopez, adding, “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.”
23of 26February 2021: Alex Rodriguez says he is “missing” Jennifer LopezRodriguezposted a photoalongside Lopez, captioning the cuddly pic, “Missing this girl.”
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February 2021: Alex Rodriguez says he is “missing” Jennifer Lopez
Rodriguezposted a photoalongside Lopez, captioning the cuddly pic, “Missing this girl.”
24of 26March 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez end their engagementAlex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez.Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesIn March 2021, PEOPLE confirmed thatthe couple had ended their two-year engagement.“This has been a long time coming,” a source told PEOPLE. “They are tied in their business worlds so it’s not a cut and dry break up. It’s taken a while for them to even think about untangling it all.“Weeks earlier, on Feb. 28, Rodriguez hadposted a photo on Instagramof the pair in the Dominican Republic, where Lopez is filming a movie.The New York Post’sPage Sixwas the first to report the news.
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March 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez end their engagement
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
In March 2021, PEOPLE confirmed thatthe couple had ended their two-year engagement.
“This has been a long time coming,” a source told PEOPLE. “They are tied in their business worlds so it’s not a cut and dry break up. It’s taken a while for them to even think about untangling it all.”
Weeks earlier, on Feb. 28, Rodriguez hadposted a photo on Instagramof the pair in the Dominican Republic, where Lopez is filming a movie.
The New York Post’sPage Sixwas the first to report the news.
25of 26March 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez say they are “working through some things"Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez.Alex Rodriguez/YouTubeA change of heart?One day later, on March 13, the pair released a statement to PEOPLE saying “we are working through some things.““They never officially broke up and talked about it but are still together. They hit a rough patch. But were not broken up,” a source close to the pair told PEOPLE.Shortly afterward, Rodriguez flew to the Dominican Republic to join Lopez, where she was filmingShotgun Wedding.A source told PEOPLE in late March that the couple was “doing everything they can toprioritize their relationship.”
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March 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez say they are “working through some things”
Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez.Alex Rodriguez/YouTube
A change of heart?One day later, on March 13, the pair released a statement to PEOPLE saying “we are working through some things.”
“They never officially broke up and talked about it but are still together. They hit a rough patch. But were not broken up,” a source close to the pair told PEOPLE.
Shortly afterward, Rodriguez flew to the Dominican Republic to join Lopez, where she was filmingShotgun Wedding.A source told PEOPLE in late March that the couple was “doing everything they can toprioritize their relationship.”
26of 26April 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez officially splitAlex Rodriguez InstagramOn April 15, 2021, the two issued a joint statement shared exclusively withToday, saying their split was official.“We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so,“they shared. “We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have is to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support,” the statement read.
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April 2021: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez officially split
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On April 15, 2021, the two issued a joint statement shared exclusively withToday, saying their split was official.
“We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so,“they shared. “We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have is to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support,” the statement read.
source: people.com
