Years before Jennifer Lopez began dating a well-known former athlete, the “Atlas” actress had fallen in love with iconic actor Ben Affleck. Their first romance, which began in the early 2000s, ended abruptly, leaving fans heartbroken.

In 2022, Lopez opened up about the emotional pain she endured when she and Affleck canceled their wedding nearly two decades ago. She described it as the “biggest heartbreak” of her life, admitting that she felt like she was “going to die” and spent the next 18 years trying to recover from the breakup.

Meanwhile, on September 11, 2023, 48-year-old Alex Rodriguez spoke publicly about his new girlfriend, Jaclyn Cordeiro, 44. The couple had been dating for just over a year, and Rodriguez couldn’t hide his admiration for her.

Rodriguez highlighted how Cordeiro had been a positive influence not only on him but also on his ex-wife, Cynthia Curtis, 50. He praised his new partner, emphasizing how she was the only person capable of fostering a strong relationship between the co-parents and making them both better individuals.

An insider shared that both Rodriguez and Cordeiro are equally passionate about fitness and bodybuilding. However, the same source expressed doubts about Rodriguez getting seriously committed, despite Cordeiro’s devotion to the relationship.

Although Rodriguez had ended his engagement with Lopez in July 2022, he spoke fondly of her. During a conversation on Martha Stewart’s podcast, he mentioned telling his colleagues that Lopez is the “most talented human being” he’s ever met.

While many social media users responded positively to posts about Rodriguez’s new relationship, some critics weren’t as kind. One follower humorously remarked, “She’s not JLo,” while another commented, “She looks scary.” A third person added, “Wow, someone took a step down…”