Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s Sweetest Quotes About Their Relationship

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s Sweetest Quotes About Their Relationship

Stronger together! Since Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez started dating in early February 2017, they have continued to gush over each other in one interview after the next — despite facing some ups and downs along the way. The Hustlers actress was previously married three times: to Ojani Noa from February 1997 to January 1998, to Cris Judd from September 2001 to June 2002 and to Marc Anthony from June 2004 to June 2014. Lopez and the "Te Amare" crooner welcomed twins Emme and Max in February 2008. Rodriguez, for this part, finalized his divorce from Cynthia Scurtis in September 2008 after six years of marriage. The former couple share daughters Natasha, born in November 2004, and Ella, born in April 2008. In the early days of their romance, Lopez and the retired MLB star made a concerted effort to blend their families. "If you want to be together, you are together," Rodriguez told Extra in June 2017. "Our kids get along really well, we're both from New York, we're both Latin, we're both in our 40s. We're really enjoying life." Three months later, the "Dance Again" singer gushed about the security she felt after years of romantic woes. "I'm in a good relationship. I feel like I can say that for the first time — I don't know — maybe ever," she said in a radio interview in September 2017. "And not that I didn't have great relationships, full of love and adventure, but this is the first relationship I've been [in] where I feel like we really make each other better." Lopez added: "We complement each other, and that's really pure, true love. Just wanting to support the other person and make them happy." [jwplayer Zlv6VEuV-l3ahXupL] The New York natives took the next step in their relationship when Rodriguez popped the question in March 2019. Though they hoped to tie the knot in the summer of 2020, the duo were forced to change their plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. "J. Lo wants to marry A-Rod shortly after things go back to normal. She wants to marry him and celebrate their love in front of her family and close friends," a source told Us Weekly exclusively in April 2020. Nearly one year later, however, the pair hit a rough patch amid rumors that Rodriguez had been exchanging DMs with Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy. The reality star told Page Six in February 2021 that she had "never been physical" with Rodriguez, while sources close to the former pro athlete maintained that the pair had never even met. News broke in March 2021 that Rodriguez and the Second Act star had called it quits after four years together — but the couple denied the split soon after. "All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things," they said in a joint statement at the time. Scroll down to see more of A-Rod and J. Lo's sweetest quotes about their surprising romance! [podcast_block]

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s Sweetest Quotes About Their Relationship

Stronger together! Since Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez started dating in early February 2017, they have continued to gush over each other in one interview after the next — despite facing some ups and downs along the way. The Hustlers actress was previously married three times: to Ojani Noa from February 1997 to January 1998, to Cris Judd from September 2001 to June 2002 and to Marc Anthony from June 2004 to June 2014. Lopez and the "Te Amare" crooner welcomed twins Emme and Max in February 2008. Rodriguez, for this part, finalized his divorce from Cynthia Scurtis in September 2008 after six years of marriage. The former couple share daughters Natasha, born in November 2004, and Ella, born in April 2008. In the early days of their romance, Lopez and the retired MLB star made a concerted effort to blend their families. "If you want to be together, you are together," Rodriguez told Extra in June 2017. "Our kids get along really well, we're both from New York, we're both Latin, we're both in our 40s. We're really enjoying life." Three months later, the "Dance Again" singer gushed about the security she felt after years of romantic woes. "I'm in a good relationship. I feel like I can say that for the first time — I don't know — maybe ever," she said in a radio interview in September 2017. "And not that I didn't have great relationships, full of love and adventure, but this is the first relationship I've been [in] where I feel like we really make each other better." Lopez added: "We complement each other, and that's really pure, true love. Just wanting to support the other person and make them happy." [jwplayer Zlv6VEuV-l3ahXupL] The New York natives took the next step in their relationship when Rodriguez popped the question in March 2019. Though they hoped to tie the knot in the summer of 2020, the duo were forced to change their plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. "J. Lo wants to marry A-Rod shortly after things go back to normal. She wants to marry him and celebrate their love in front of her family and close friends," a source told Us Weekly exclusively in April 2020. Nearly one year later, however, the pair hit a rough patch amid rumors that Rodriguez had been exchanging DMs with Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy. The reality star told Page Six in February 2021 that she had "never been physical" with Rodriguez, while sources close to the former pro athlete maintained that the pair had never even met. News broke in March 2021 that Rodriguez and the Second Act star had called it quits after four years together — but the couple denied the split soon after. "All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things," they said in a joint statement at the time. Scroll down to see more of A-Rod and J. Lo's sweetest quotes about their surprising romance! [podcast_block]

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On the First Days of Their Romance

“We’re having a great night. She’s an amazing, amazing girl. One of the smartest human beings I’ve ever met and also an incredible mother.” — Rodriguez on The View in March 2017

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On How They Started Dating

“I actually just tapped him on the shoulder and said, ‘Hi.’ It was normal. We went to dinner. … Honestly, he’s a great guy. He’s fun, he’s awesome.” — Lopez on The Late Late Show With James Corden in May 2017

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On Finding Time for Each Other

“If you want to be together, you are together. Our kids get along really well, we’re both from New York, we’re both Latin, we’re both in our 40s. We’re really enjoying life.” — Rodriguez to Extra in June 2017

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On Lopez Being a Role Model

“Jennifer is one of the most brilliant business minds that I’ve ever met. She’s the hardest working lady. … I grew up with a single mother. I have two daughters. I am a big, big promoter of women equality.” — Rodriguez to Entertainment Tonight in June 2017

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On Rodriguez’s Best Qualities

“He’s a loving father. He’s a generous human being with his family, with his friends, with me. He’s caring and sweet and capable and responsible and just all the beautiful things you would want a man to be.” — Lopez to Extra in July 2017

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On Finding Her Match

“I’m in a good relationship. I feel like I can say that for the first time — I don’t know — maybe ever. And not that I didn’t have great relationships, full of love and adventure, but this is the first relationship I’ve been [in] where I feel like we really make each other better. We complement each other, and that’s really pure, true love. Just wanting to support the other person and make them happy.” — Lopez to Hola! USA in September 2017

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On Lopez’s Bond With His Daughters

“They’re hanging out with Jennifer backstage. They’re dancing. They’re singing with her. … They call three, four, five times … they’re looking around … ‘Where’s Jennifer?’” — Rodriguez on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in October 2017

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On Their First Date

“He was sitting there in his white shirt, very confident and manly, but then he was just so talkative! I think he thought I was going to be this loud person, but I’m not. I just listen. So he’s talking, talking about his plans, about how he had just retired from baseball, about how he saw himself getting married again, all these things you wouldn’t normally talk about on a first date. I don’t know if he thought it was a date. … He was nervous, and it was really cute.” — Lopez to Vanity Fair in December 2017

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On Whether They’ll Marry

“I do believe in marriage. And I would love to grow old with somebody in a committed relationship. But I’m not forcing anything right now.” — Lopez to Harper’s Bazaar in April 2018

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On Learning About Each Other

“Baby, spending time with you over the past year and a half … getting to know the real you more and more … I am surprised everyday by the generous, loving person you are to me and everyone around you … you bring energy and laughter everywhere you go.” — Lopez to Rodriguez on Instagram in July 2018

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On Their Similarities

“Alex, you’re like my twin soul. We’re like mirror images of each other. My life is sweeter and better with you in it because you make me realize that every day, the sky is not the limit.” — Lopez while accepting the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards in August 2018

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On Having Fun

In December 2018, the former baseball player shared a picture of himself and the musician laughing together on a two-person swing. "You make me feel like a kid again," he captioned the sweet photo.

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On Spending the Holidays Together

The former baseball star posted a picture of the couple rocking matching red plaid pajamas to his Instagram page on Christmas Day 2018. "Can you spot my favorite Christmas gift?" he captioned the image. Lopez shared her own photos from Christmas morning on her Instagram account and wrote, "2018 #gratitude #peace #love #joy WISHING YOU ALL THE MERRIEST CHRISTMAS EVER. Love you."

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On Their Two-Year Dating Anniversary

To celebrate two years of dating, the couple shared love notes to one another on Instagram in February 2018. “You make my world a more beautiful safe and stable place … in the midst of our ever-changing, ever-moving life,” Lopez wrote in her post. “You make me feel like a teenager starting out all over again.” Rodriguez wrote: “I can’t believe it’s been two years. Only 730 days, which have flown by, but it feels like we have been together forever. We are meant to be, and how much you mean to me cannot be put into words.”

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On Being There for Each Other

Lopez and Rodriguez are each other’s biggest fans. “We just support each other,” the World of Dance judge told Us in February 2019. “It’s just how we do it.”

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On the 2019 Oscars

Lopez and Rodriguez looked dapper as they attended the 91st annual Academy Awards together in February 2019 — and the former professional baseball player was sure to document the special occasion. "Mirror mirror on the wall," the New York Yankees alum captioned an Instagram selfie that was taken inside the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles. "Who’s got the hottest date of them all?! #oscars2019."

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On Rodriguez’s Support

“We love each other. We have a lot of love and respect and admiration for each other. And that is so nice and so difference. I’ve never been with someone who lets me be [my] full … self. That makes me really happy. … He’s like, ‘Just go, baby. Just go.’” — Lopez on Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club in April 2019. 

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On Their Engagement

“I couldn’t be happier,” the Second Act star gushed during an interview with SiriusXM in April 2019 when asked about the couple’s engagement. Lopez went on to joke about it being her fourth marriage, revealing she was “weary” at first due to her past relationships.

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On Being Blessed

The 14-time All-Star reflected on the "beautiful memories and surprises" he experienced with his family in 2019 — including his romantic proposal to Lopez. "What an amazing year it has been! As 2019 winds down, I am feeling so incredibly grateful and blessed," Rodriguez wrote via Instagram on New Year's Eve. "Looking back on these moments, I can’t help but smile from ear to ear. I am so lucky to be able to spend my life with those I love, doing what I love."

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On Tough Losses

After she didn't take home a trophy at the 2020 Golden Globes, Rodriguez made sure his fiancée knew she was still a winner in his eyes. "Jen, it doesn't take a trophy, medal, or plaque to identify a true champion. To millions of young women who have watched you and have been inspired and empowered to do amazing things in their lives, you are a champion," he gushed via Instagram in January 2020. "For countless musicians, dancers, actresses, and performers who have seen and emulate your passion, drive and work ethic to find their own success, you are a champion. ... And don't you ever forget it."

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On 'Sacred' Moments

"When you're part of a busy family, when even the kids have their own schedules, that family time, that dinnertime, is such a sacred time," the "On the Floor" singer revealed in a heartwarming social media upload in February 2020, showing a glimpse of her blended family's favorite way to clock in quality time with each other. "That time that we get to spend with the kids and sit down and have a good meal quickly is key."

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On Their Future

While the coronavirus pandemic put their wedding plans on hold, Lopez said that she and her soon-to-be husband had thought about not exchanging vows at all. "At our age, you know, we've both been married before. It's like, 'Do we get married? Do we not? What does it mean for us?' And it just comes down to personal ... like, 'What do you want to do?'" she admitted during a December 2020 interview on Sirius XM's Radio Andy.

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On Those Rumors

In March 2021, the couple made headlines amid reports that they had called it quits. However, both Lopez and Rodriguez quickly shut down the speculation. "I'm not single," the ex-MLB player told reporters as he headed to the gym in Miami. The Back-up Plan actress, for her part, responded to the "dumb" rumors via TikTok.