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Alex Rodriguez has shared a throwback quote about moving on amid news that his ex-fiancée Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.
The 49-year-old former MLB star took to his Instagram Story on August 20 to share the message, which had been posted by The conceptThe post went on to quote Rodriguez himself, as he spoke of the importance of moving forward in life.
“Either you go one way or the other, you might as well be the one who decides the direction,” read the quote on Rodriguez’s Instagram story.
Although he didn't offer further context about the post, he shared it shortly after. TMZ It was first reported that Lopez had filed for divorce.
The Independent has contacted Rodriguez's representatives for comment.
The former New York Yankees player began dating Lopez in 2017, before getting engaged two years later. In 2021, Rodriguez and the singer issued a joint statement to Todayrevealing that they have called off the engagement.
“We have realized that we are better as friends and we hope to stay that way. We will continue to work together and support each other in our shared businesses and projects,” they said at the time. “We wish the best for each other and each other’s children. Out of respect for them, the only comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support.”
A year later, the Scammers The star announced her engagement to Affleck, to whom she was engaged in the early 2000s. In April 2022, Rodriguez himself reacted to the news, after ESPN2 Sunday Night Baseball The show's co-host, Michael Kay, made a subtle reference to the engagement. “Happiness and world peace is what we're after,” Rodriguez replied during the interview.
Months later, the father of two sweetly sent his best wishes to his ex and her 16-year-old twins, Max and Emme, whom she shares with ex-husband Marc Anthony.
“With Jennifer, look, it was a good experience,” he said in Who is talking to Chris Wallace? “And I wish her and the children, who are smart, beautiful and wonderful, the best.”
On August 20, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles County Superior Court without an attorney present, setting April 26 as the couple's official separation date. TMZ reports that the couple does not have a prenuptial agreement, meaning earnings from the last two years of marriage could be considered community property during the divorce proceedings.
The divorce filing comes after months of speculation about the couple's marital problems, as Lopez had been spotted on several solo outings, such as press events for Atlas and the 2024 Met Gala in May. Fans also noticed that the couple had spent the Fourth of July and their wedding anniversary apart.
Last month, for her 55th birthday, Lopez also threw a huge Bridgerton-themed party in the Hamptons, which Affleck did not attend. On the same day, the Air The director was spotted on the opposite coast in Los Angeles without his wedding ring.
The “On The Floor” singer then told her Instagram followers that she had “shed a few tears” over the past year of her life and thanked them for their support.
Amidst ongoing speculation about divorce, the Missing girl The star purchased a $20 million home in Los Angeles in July, just weeks after listing his 12-bedroom Beverly Hills home with Lopez for $68 million.
