{"id":227546,"date":"2021-04-15T15:50:23","date_gmt":"2021-04-15T12:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/jennifer-lopez-alex-rodriguez-officially-call-off-engagement-read-their-statement\/"},"modified":"2021-04-15T15:50:23","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T12:50:23","slug":"jennifer-lopez-alex-rodriguez-officially-call-off-engagement-read-their-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/jennifer-lopez-alex-rodriguez-officially-call-off-engagement-read-their-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"#Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Officially Call Off Engagement — Read Their Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Officially Call Off Engagement — Read Their Statement
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\nJennifer Lopez<\/strong> and Alex Rodriguez<\/strong> are officially over.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s definitely the end of an era, but this was a slow-moving break up if we\u2019ve ever seen one. We first got wind that J-Rod was on the rocks last month, and it\u2019s been an inevitable march to the end since then. Despite the couple\u2019s best efforts to preserve their blended family (and their multiple joint business ventures), the pair has finally called it quits.<\/p>\n

Related: Kanye Finally Responds To Kim K\u2019s Divorce Petition, Asks For Joint Custody<\/strong><\/p>\n

On Thursday morning, the two issued a joint statement shared exclusively with Today<\/em>. It said:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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\u2019s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have is to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The evening before the breakup was announced, the MLB<\/strong> alum took to Instagram<\/strong>, seemingly to pay tribute to his ex. He posted a clip on his IG Story showing off a shelf dedicated to his former fiancee, with a snap of her and her Hustlers<\/em> co-star Constance Wu<\/strong>, pictures of her with their kids, a photo of the couple together, and a (somewhat cheesy) illustration of a heart with \u201cJENNIFER + ALEX\u201d written in the middle.<\/p>\n

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(c) Alex Rodriguez\/Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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What do we think his intention was in tagging J.Lo in this eyebrow-raising romance In Memoriam? To prove the breakup was totally amicable? To send a (public!) message to Jenny From The Block<\/em> that he still loves her? Hard to say, but it\u2019s certainly an interesting move.<\/p>\n

Back when the almost-split was first leaked in March, a source told People<\/em> that the breakup was \u201ca long time coming.\u201d Another insider told the outlet:<\/p>\n

\u201cShe\u2019s been contemplating breaking up with Alex for six months.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Related: J.Lo\u2019s Other Exes Ben Affleck & Marc Anthony Are Still Big Fans!<\/strong><\/p>\n

But the baseball legend wasn\u2019t ready to let go, and reportedly made a \u201cbig effort\u201d to save the relationship. And yet\u2026 there was still the Madison LeCroy<\/strong> of it all. Even if the Southern Charm<\/em> star wasn\u2019t a major factor in their rough patch, the fact that A-Rod was caught DMing random reality stars did not bode well for what else might be going on behind the scenes. At the time, a People<\/em> insider noted:<\/p>\n

\u201cJennifer is struggling with trust issues. They are far from planning a wedding again, but they are still engaged.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Unfortunately, it seems like Alex just wasn\u2019t able to win back her trust. We\u2019re sad to see the J-Rod chapter close, but it\u2019s probably for the best.<\/p>\n

Thoughts, Perezcious readers??? Did you think they would work through their issues, or did you see this coming? And how about that A-Rod IG story? Sound OFF in the comments!<\/p>\n

[Image via Alex Rodriguez\/Instagram<\/a>]\n<\/div>\n