The more we saw Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez together, the more we loved and appreciated them as a couple. We had no doubt that they loved and appreciated each other. The pair experienced so much and seemed to grow in leaps and bounds together from the time they started dating in 2017, and through it all they managed to meld their families and careers beautifully. From supporting each other's professional endeavors to raising their kids together and eventually living together—these two seemed to destined to walk down the aisle. But then in the spring 2021 after a few rocky months, they were splitting up and we honestly couldn't believe it.
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Jennifer and Alex gave were seriously #relationshipgoals. Not only did they look amazing together, but there was obviously a lot of love between them and seemed to just radiate from their happy faces. Take one look at all these pictures of them together from when they started dating until the last few months of their relationship, and you'll know exactly what we're talking about. It really seemed like they were made for each other, although we now know, maybe that's not true after all. Keep scrolling to see dozens of pics that prove J.Lo and A-Rod looked like the perfect couple.
Jen and Alex were always doing big things together.
Jennifer and Alex were together a lot. They supported each other in everything they did and when one of them was doing something big, the other was right there. We can't imagine it was easy with them both being so busy, but they always showed up when it counted, like when J.Lo performed at the presidential inauguration and Alex was right by her side.
They shined bright together.
We're not even sure how it's possible, but both J.Lo and Alex seemed to have become even bigger celebrities after they started dating. They definitely leveled each other up, and really, that's what we should all be looking for in a partner.
There's nothing like a tight hug from the one you love.
We love how sweet and natural this picture of Alex and Jennifer embracing is. We bet it's one they'll treasure forever, even now that they've broken up. Kudos goes out to whoever thought to capture the moment for the former couple.
They supported each other emotionally.
Life can be too much sometimes, even for the ultra-famous and mega-rich. We all need someone we can lean on for emotional support during tough times, and J.Lo and A-Rod seemed to have found that in each other.
Alex has nothing but respect.
Alex definitely knows Jennifer is a total boss and you could totally see the respect (and adoration) in his eyes when he looked at her. We all know she's beautiful and talented, but clearly he saw much more than that.
Family time is the best time.
Alex and J.Lo formed an incredible blended family in the time that they were together, and it just seemed to work for them. They have four kids between them and they always looked like there was so much mutual love and respect between the parents and the children.
Their Vanity Fair cover together gave us serious #relationshipgoals.
"I understand him in a way that I don’t think anyone else could, and he understands me in a way that no one else could ever,” J.Lo said in the interview. "In his 20s he came into big success with the biggest baseball contract [at the time]. I had a No. 1 movie and a No. 1 album and made history. We both had ups and downs and challenges in our 30s, and by our 40s we’d both been through so much. And more importantly than anything, we had both done a lot of work on ourselves.”
The way Jennifer and Alex stared at each other on the red carpet was adorable.
These two couldn't stop smiling and looking at each other while at the World of Dance celebration red carpet. They really were the cutest! He seemed so supportive of her and her many projects and made sure to walk by her side on any red carpet she was on, and he was definitely the best arm candy a lady could have.
They did a lot of giving back together.
They donated $50,000 to victims of Hurricane Harvey together. Jennifer even posted a sweet video of the two of them talking about their donation and their sympathy for the victims of this devastating natural disaster. They also shared a video thanking nurses in April 2020 for their hard work during the global health crisis. They were always helping people in need, combining their wealth, their good hearts, and their love for lending a helping hand to others.
They attended the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight together.
And they looked like they were having a blast. The couple always attended the hottest events together when they started dating, and it became almost expected to see them hand in hand arriving in style to so many different shows and events.
They worked on their fitness together.
J.Lo captioned one of their workout pics on Instagram: "You push me I push you.. #yinandyang #rise #insideandout. Getting it in at @trufusion #namaste." These two used to hit the gym hard and find any means to stay fit together. They worked out as couple often and got great results!
They got together with each other's friends.
The couple was spotted in 2017 leaving a friend's house for dinner in the Upper East Side in NYC. You know things are serious when you're getting together with your significant other's friends, and they did that from the start.
They attended a wedding together.
The couple attended a wedding in style with Jennifer dressed to the nines in a plunging teal gown and Alex was wearing a sleek black suit. You know what they say about couples that attend weddings together? It was totally a major step in their union! Too bad they never made it down the aisle themselves.
They freestyled in the car together.
J.Lo and A-Rod once posted the cutest videos of themselves in the car singing and cracking up. Bonding over music is such an awesome part of a relationship and these two really did have fun together and it showed!
They enjoyed walks in the park.
That's what A-Rod wrote when he captioned this selfie of the two of them. He often visited her on set while she was working, no matter the hour and no matter what she was filming, whether it was a TV show or a music video.
They posed for cute but cheesy pictures together.
That's how we knew they were sprung for each other. Every moment they shared together was a good chance for a photo op for these two. They captured their good times together and made so many incredible memories.
They spent time with each other's families.
They were like the Latino Brady Bunch. The couple's children seemed to blend together so beautifully. It looked like J.Lo's twins became the best of friends with A-Rod's two daughters and genuinely enjoyed spending time together.
They celebrated their birthdays together.
And clearly had a blast because J.Lo shared a ton of photos from the night on Instagram. These two work hard but when it was time to party, they also went all out. Their birthday celebrations were over the top throughout their entire relationship.
They supported each other's careers.
Like that time A-Rod went to one of J.Lo's live performances in NYC. Or whenever she would visit him while he was working as a sports commentator. They were a part of every big moment in each other's professional lives.
They celebrated their Sundays together.
They were spotted enjoying downtime together, too. Whether it was going out shopping or taking the kids out for ice cream, this pair also knew how to slow down and enjoy the simple things together as a family.
They vacationed together.
They took a trip together to Paris in 2017 that straight up looked like a honeymoon. They were so in love. From the beginning of their relationship, they jet-setted all over the world going to so many different places like Israel and the Caribbean.
They went on lunch dates often.
Now here's a couple that appreciated every second they spent together. Between their many business meetings and work duties, they also seemed to manage to steal some time away to spend one-on-one. It was a good way to build a connection with each other.
They attended business meetings together.
They were such a power couple! Alex brought his lady along whenever it was time for him to have business meetings and she brought him along whenever she was closing deals. There's was no better way for these two to get things done than doing them together.
They complemented each other's outfits.
These two were quite the stylish pair, and we loved it! This red number is hard not to admire, as are all of J.Lo's date night looks. A-Rod always looks dapper, too.
They dined at fancy restaurants.
The owner of Arthur's Prime Steak House, Jerry Barakat, shared this photo of the famous couple dining at his restaurant. The place is located in Little Rock, Arkansas, and it's one of A-Rod's favorite places to eat.
They didn't hide their affection.
They literally couldn't keep their hands off each other. Whether they were out for a casual stroll or sharing videos on social media together, it was like these two were stuck to each other like glue. It was the sweetest thing.
Alex got along with Jen's mom, Guadalupe.
They were spotted hanging out together in NYC, and it looked like Alex received his blessing from J.Lo's mom early on in the pair's relationship. Having the family's approval is always key in the courting process.
They were all about that nightlife.
The couple was spotted countless times heading in and out of nightclubs together for an after party or simply for a fun night out. That had to be important for someone like J.Lo who loves dancing and having a great time whenever she is out.
They coordinated outfits.
J.Lo is definitely guilty of doing this with her men. Maybe it's her thing? Whatever the case may be, J.Lo seemed to have found her true style match in Alex.
They loved to shop together.
A couple that shops together, stays together. This is key for a couple like them who dressed up together so often, you know, for nights out and red carpet events! They had to look good, no matter where they went.
They shared intimate moments together.
Even before they officially announced they were together, the couple wasn't shy about showing off their love for each other to the world. They shared lots of sweet moments from their relationship on Instagram throughout the years.
They are both Yankees fans.
Jennifer and Alex first met back at a 2005 baseball game when A-Rod still played for the New York Yankees. J.Lo was a fan, but at the time, she was married to her ex-husband, salsa singer Marc Anthony.