Alex Rodriguez’s Dating History: Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and More

Looking for love. Alex Rodriguez has had many high-profile romances over the years, being linked to actresses and musicians. The New York native made a name for himself when playing for the New York Yankees from 2004 to 2013 before returning in 2015 for one more year. When he wasn’t making headlines for his big at bats, his relationship status was grabbing the attention of his fans. After Rodriguez separated from his wife, Cynthia Scurtis, in 2008, after welcoming two daughters together, the MLB alum's Hollywood flings became a more frequent occurrence. The former athlete was romantically linked to Madonna, amid his 2008 split, before he began seeing Kate Hudson. "She's with him every second," a source exclusively told Us Weekly in October 2009 of the couple, adding, “they love sex [and] talk about it all day.” Rodriguez has also dated Cameron Diaz and WWE star Torrie Wilson, never ruling out another engagement or marriage. In March 2019, the former baseball slugger proposed to Jennifer Lopez after dating for two years. [jwplayer 06ng9CiE-zhNYySv2] Two months after announcing their engagement, Rodriguez posted a throwback video to his Instagram account, in which he gushed about the Grammy winner when he was still playing ball. When asked by a reporter “what a dream date” would be for him in 1998, Rodriguez, quickly answered, “Jennifer Lopez. Hopefully you can find me a date with her.” The sports star continued to gush about the Second Act star, including writing sweet Instagram tributes to Lopez on her birthday over the years. “Every moment with you is magical. You are the greatest partner, the best mum, the most amazing performer,” he wrote in July 2020. “A role model. A hero. An inspiration. I'm so proud of you. I love you so much!”

Rodriguez and the Hustlers actress eventually called off their engagement in April 2021.

“We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so,” the former couple wrote in a joint statement at the time. “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 to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support.”

One month later, Lopez moved on with her former fiancé Ben Affleck. The twosome wed in July 2022. The former MLB star, for his part, was linked to Kathryne Padgett and Jaclyn Cordeiro after splitting from Lopez, remaining hopeful that he will get remarried someday.

“I think I’m gonna make a wonderful partner or husband and father post-suspension, because of the lessons learned [from] my biggest mistakes,” Rodriguez said during an October 2022 interview with CNN, referring to his 2014 scandal in which he was penalized by the MLB for violating anti-doping regulations. “Post-suspension, I look at more the team-building, being a great father, being a son, being a friend, high character, loyalty, all those things.”

Scroll down to relive Rodriguez’s dating history — from musicians and Hollywood A-listers and beyond. [podcast_block]

The former MLB shortstop was married to Scurtis for six years before they called it quits in 2008. The pair share daughters Natasha and Ella, whom they welcomed in 2004 and 2008, respectively.

Rumors surfaced in 2008 that the athlete and the “Like a Virgin” singer were romantically linked following Rodriguez’s divorce from Scurtis. Neither celeb ever confirmed the fling. In December 2020, Lopez seemingly confirmed the relationship after Andy Cohen asked her if she felt strange dressing up as Madonna for Halloween since her then-fiancé have “dated Madonna for two seconds.” She laughed and then replied, “No. I mean, it was so long ago.”

The Real Housewives of New York City alum admitted in May 2017 to going on “two dates” with the baseball star in 2009. When asked on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen whether he was a good kisser, Frankel replied, “I don’t honestly remember.”

The How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days star started dating the former Yankees player in May 2009. The actress was often spotted at his games during their relationship, celebrating the team’s World Series win in November 2009 with him. The pair ended their romance the following month.

The Charlie’s Angels star dated Rodriguez from 2010 to 2011. The New York native gushed about his ex in April 2012, telling The Insider, “She's probably one of the greatest human beings I've ever met, and just an amazing light."

The former baseball slugger and former WWE wrestler were first linked in late 2011. After three years of dating, Us confirmed in February 2015 that the pair had called it quits. "They had fun but he just has commitment issues, which is no surprise," a source exclusively told Us at the time. "She expected it for a few months and he was good to her while they were together."

Us confirmed in March 2016 that Rodriguez and the tech CEO were dating, one month after romance rumors first began. Less than a year later, Page Six reported in February 2017 that the pair split a few months prior.

Us confirmed in March 2017 that the “Jenny From the Block” singer was dating the former ballplayer. Two years later, Rodriguez proposed to Lopez while on a tropical vacation. The duo had to postpone their Italian nuptials in the spring of 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic, and in March 2021 they said in a statement to TMZ that they were "working through some things" amid reports that they'd called off their engagement and broken up.

The following month, Rodriguez and the Grammy winner called it quits, telling Today in a joint statement: “We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. 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 to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support."

Rodriguez and the fitness influencer were first linked in January 2022, with a source telling Us that the duo had been keeping their relationship “casual.” They split that September and remain platonic friends.

Us confirmed in October 2022 that Rodriguez and the JacFit founder had recently started dating and were “enjoying spending time together.”

Two months later, they made their relationship Instagram official with a holiday photo that also included his two daughters. “From our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas. #newyorkchristmas #family #joy #grateful,” the sports broadcaster wrote via Instagram in December 2022.