Alex Rodriguez sparked rumors with a cryptic social media post shortly after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck. Given the history between Rodriguez and Lopez, who were previously engaged, this development has drawn much attention.
Rodriguez posted the following mysterious message to his Instagram Stories on day J.Lo filed for divorce: “You either go one way or the other; you might as well be the one deciding the direction.” Only this mysterious quote, which he seemed to have given himself credit for, was made in blue text over a tan background, leaving his fans and followers to wonder who or what it aimed.
Alex Rodriguez shares cryptic quote after Jennifer Lopez filed for divorce from Ben Affleck:
“You either go one way or the other, you might as well be the one deciding the direction.” PIC.TWITTER.COM/EIYBAT6VHQ
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) AUGUST 21, 2024
People now claimed it was a subtle reference to the headline news of J.Lo’s breakup with Ben Affleck. Was this A-Rod allusively reflecting on the past with Lopez, or was this just a general reflection that didn’t link him to this ex? The internet, as expected, was abuzz with theories.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, known as “Bennifer,” have a story that is even rockier than normal regarding romance. They first became an item in the early 2000s and reunited in 2021, having been separated for nearly two decades. And fans who had shipped the couple back in the day rejoiced at the reinvented chapter of their love story. The two even tied the knot in a private Las Vegas ceremony in July 2022.
Not every love story is meant to last, though. After two years of marriage, J.Lo filed for a divorce due to irreconcilable differences. The separation date was officially listed as April 26, 2024. Rumors had been swirling in recent months over relationship troubles, especially after Affleck failed to show up constructively at key influence events in Lopez’s life. What everybody feared, the filing revealed—the final split of Bennifer.
Perhaps one of the most iconic is the relationship shared by Rodriguez and Lopez. The two started dating in 2017 and quickly became one of Hollywood’s power couples. They became betrothed in 2019 through a romantic proposal in the Bahamas. The engagement was called off by the couple themselves in 2021 when they declared their split and continued to promise that they would remain friends.
Since their breakup, Rodriguez has kept quiet when discussing his relationship with Lopez. His recent Instagram activity suggests he may still have feelings—or at least some thoughts he could not express—about his time with her. The quote he shared—seemingly expressing a yearning for control over one’s destiny—could easily be interpreted as a nod to their past.
Adding fuel to the fire, Lopez has been active on social media, liking posts about those who pretend to care. Though she hasn’t publicly responded to Rodriguez’s post, her social media activity left fans wondering if there was more to the story.
After that, both Lopez and Rodriguez found new relationships. J.Lo reunited with Ben Affleck, and A-Rod is dating Canadian fitness instructor Jaclyn Cordeiro after things blew over between him and Lindsay in late 2022. Despite all these fresh changes in their lives, the past isn’t over.
After all, the world has long known that Lopez puts her all into her music, so fans are intrigued about how she will allow personal experiences—particularly this new chapter—to trickle down to her creative process. Might there be a song or two about these emotional ups and downs on the next album? If we have any indication from her history, it would be powerful and willful lyrics about her journey.
But as the dust settled on her divorce and his cryptic post, one thing was clear: these stars would stop at nothing to catch the public’s attention. Whether it is their personal lives, professional feats, or the occasional Instagram post to keep tongues wagging, it is the same with J.Lo. and A-Rod.
Today, hearts are keenly set on J.Lo as she wrestles with these events. Will she post an answer to A-Rod? Will J.Lo reflect on her music? Just time will take place to unfold all that drama. But that is certain—this is not the last word we will get from both. The world of Hollywood––please, anything happens.
