Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer might not be together anymore, but the ex-celebrity couple was the talk of the town while they were in a relationship. They made one of the most adored couples in the US.
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There was a reason why A-Rod and J.Lo’s relationship was a common thing to discuss in the sporting and entertainment world. If A-Rod was a baseball star, Jennifer was also one of the biggest names in Hollywood. And when talking about Jennifer Lopez, who can forget her iconic performance at the 2020 Super Bowl halftime?
Alex Rodriguez was in awe of Jennifer Lopez for inspiring millions of Latinos with her fiery performance
Although the Kansas City Chiefs won the 2020 Super Bowl by defeating the San Francisco 49ers, it was Jennifer Lopez and Shakira who stole the limelight with their red-hot performance at halftime.
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 19: (L-R) Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 19, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)
Per E-News, when asked about Jennifer’s then-boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, could not stop praising the star performer. While doing so, A-Rod also heaped praise on J.Lo for representing the Latino community and becoming an example for them.
Notably, in A-Rod’s own words, almost 60 million Latinos live in America.
It's hard to believe, but Jennifer Lopez and Shakira performed at the Super Bowl halftime show *just* a month or so before the pandemic began.
It's so weird to think we would be in lockdown weeks later. pic.twitter.com/Bm0A2Sptl1
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“First of all, with 60 million Latinos in the United States, it’s amazing. Representing all the Latino women, it’s really empowering… it’s about equality. It’s about so much. But it’s just inspiration because I know she inspires all of us and tonight will be no different,” Alex Rodriguez said in 2020.
A-Rod and J.Lo as a couple
Even before their breakup, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez were already a great couple. Given their massive fan following and huge net worth, they could have taken their relationship to a new high. But something went wrong, and the x-couple parted ways in 2021.
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Unlike Jennifer, who has been enjoying her married life with Ben Affleck, A-Rod’s official relationship status is still single. However, he dated a fitness model Kathryne Padgett for a while, but it was never official from either side. Do you also think A-Rod and J.Lo should have never broken up?
