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Even though their relationship did not last long enough, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez were the favorite celebrity couple a few years back. Once, The stellar pairing even received some precious words from an honorable personality.

Notably, the celebrity pair got engaged after dating for two years. The news of their engagement spread around like wildfire and got the attention of a former President.

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Ever since Rodriguez and Lopez began dating, the public speculated about their engagement. So when they finally did, the news broke through, reaching out across the globe. Celebrities and the general public alike began sending their good wishes. And former US President Barack Obama also jumped on the bandwagon.

Alex Rodriguez’s reminiscence of an eternally memorable note from a dignitary 

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez first publicized their engagement on respective social media accounts. They shared an image of the expensive $4.5 million worth emerald-cut diamond ring Rodriguez gave to Lopez. Following on, from celebrities to the common public, the glamorous pair wasn’t short of good wishes. Whereas former US President Barack Obama followed a more old-school procedure.

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Being an avid sports lover, Obama was well-aware of A-Rod’s heroic on the baseball diamond. Therefore, he mailed a handwritten congratulatory note to the newly engaged celebrity pair. They were dumbstruck upon reading the message from the dignified personality. 

Rodriguez posted an image of the note on his Twitter account, quoting, “This means the world to us.” Emotionally touched by Mr. Obama’s note, Rodriguez later even described the experience on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show, saying, “The thing is, I’m just a kid from Miami. I have a single mother. I grew up in the boys and girls club. I had nothing growing up. She was equally as excited and it was just so cool.” 

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The note from Mr. Obama read, “Jennifer and Alex, Michelle, and I just wanted to congratulate you on your engagement. After 26 years together, we can say that whatever challenges life may bring, sharing them with someone you love makes it all better. All the best.”

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What did a grateful Alex Rodriguez say about Barack Obama? 

Rodriguez, who was visibly overjoyed, termed Mr. Obama as a great role model, husband, and father. Thus, receiving that note came as a surprise to Rodriguez. Though contrary to expectations, Rodriguez and Lopez broke up and separated in 2021. 

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The former pair of lovers have now moved on in their respective lives. Lopez got married to her former lover and world-renowned actor Ben Affleck, forming another celebrity pairing. Meanwhile, Rodriguez is now dating a fitness instructor Jaclyn Cordeiro.

Nonetheless, those words from Mr. Obama will forever live on with the former pair. After all, not every love relationship receives kind words from a president of the nation, whether present or past.