In the swirl of Hollywood breakups and reunions, Alex Rodriguez seemingly threw a subtle curveball into the mix with a cryptic post via his Instagram Story.
The post, shared on Tuesday, August 20, read, “You either go one way or the other, you might as well be the one deciding the direction.” This vague yet seemingly intentional quote came shortly after the 49-year-old former MLB star’s ex-fiancée, Jennifer Lopez, took a decisive step by filing for divorce from Ben Affleck, marking the end of their whirlwind marriage.
US actress Jennifer Lopez (R) and US actor Ben Affleck attend Amazon’s “This is Me… Now: A Love Story” premiere at the Dolby theatre in Hollywood, California, February 13, 2024. Post happier times, the “Jenny From the Block” singer’s ex makes waves with a cryptic social media message.
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Rodriguez, who famously dated Lopez, 55, from 2017 until their split in April 2021, has maintained a dignified silence about his personal life post-split. However, this latest post has people wondering if it was a subtle nod to his former flame’s current life choices, or perhaps a reflection on his own journey of moving forward.
The timing is noteworthy as the “Jenny From the Block” singer filed for divorce from Affleck, 52, on the exact two-year anniversary of their Georgia wedding, citing April 26 as their date of separation. This move came amid various reports suggesting that the fantasy had dimmed for the couple, with insiders claiming their marriage felt like a “fever dream” that the Daredevil actor had awoken from. “If there was a way to divorce on grounds of temporary insanity, he would,” a source told Page Six in May.
Meanwhile, Rodriguez has been focusing on new beginnings himself. Since the split, he has been linked with fitness instructor Jac Cordeiro, sharing glimpses of a tranquil personal life far removed from the tabloid frenzy that once followed him and Lopez.
In contrast to the perplexing nature of his post, the retired New York Yankee had previously expressed nothing but good wishes for the Hollywood icon. In a 2022 CNN interview, he reflected positively on their time together, saying, “With Jennifer, look, it was a good experience,” adding, “I wish her and the children — who are smart, and beautiful and wonderful — I wish them the very best.”
