Jennifer Lopez Is Glad That She Didn't Meet Boyfriend Alex Rodriguez Earlier in Life
"I wasn't ready for the healthiest things..."
It’s pretty clear to anyone with half a brain that Jennifer Lopez and boyfriend Alex Rodriguez are an endgame couple. Fans might still be waiting on that elusive engagement announcement, but, having blended their families together and reportedly started house hunting, the music A-lister and baseball star have made it clear that they’re in it for the long run.
But, while J.Lo and A.Rod are thinking about a future together, the music legend has admitted that she feels fortunate that they don’t have more of a past. In a new interview, J.Lo revealed that she’s glad to have not met Alex any earlier in life, as they wouldn’t have had the same “successful relationship” that they share today.
With refreshing honesty, Jennifer told Grazia magazine that the couple, who met while both in their 40s, probably would have struggled to stay together when they were younger.
The Second Act star shared: “[Alex] has said it was too crazy, and I didn’t know him back then, so I am going to take his word for it. And I needed to bounce around a little bit and figure myself out.”
J.Lo, who has previously been married three times, explained that it’s only now, at 49, that she’s in the right frame of mind for happiness with Alex. “I wasn’t ready for the healthiest things, because I needed to figure out how to be healthy first—how to have self-worth, value, deal with my insecurities,” she said.
So really, Alex, you could say she's glad when you walk you hold her hand, she's happy that you know how to be a man, she's glad that you came into her life, she's so glad. Arguably the best song of 2002.
A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo)
A photo posted by on
So, if you’re heading into the new year feeling 50 shades of miserable about past relationships and hopeless about a future one, focus on her words of wisdom and remember to channel J.Lo. In fact, remember to channel J.Lo anyway, whatever’s going on for you.
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Correction: An earlier version of this article misidentified Alex Rodriguez as a basketball player.
For more celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter.
RELATED STORY
Lucy Wood spends most of her time writing about celebrity news, reading books, and waiting for the glorious day that she have enough millions for a pet sloth. She also has a YouTube channel on the go where she pretends to know things about fashion and life advice.
-
Keke Palmer Says “Walking Away Is the Only Way” After Opening up About “Unhealthy” Relationship
"It was the hardest thing I ever had to go through," the star wrote in her new book.
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Adele's Custom Gown Is a "Bridge Between Worlds"—and a Milestone First
Gaurav Gupta exclusively takes 'Marie Claire' inside its making.
By Halie LeSavage Published
-
It Seems Like We Could Return to the Pods Soon—Here's What We Know About 'Love Is Blind' Season 8
Some fans even think they've figured out where Netflix is looking for its next set of romantic hopefuls.
By Quinci LeGardye Published
-
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Can't Seem to Sell Their $68 Million Mansion
Time for a new realtor?
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner Show Up Together at the Same Event as Jennifer Lopez
The friendly exes arrived together while J.Lo separately attended the community event.
By Kristin Contino Published
-
J.Lo Is Over Ben. She's Into Oscar Now.
Jennifer Lopez is planning a major comeback for 2025, and she's aiming high.
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Ben Affleck Gets Back to Work Amid Jennifer Lopez' Revelations About Their Divorce
And he broke out his best orange fall plaid.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Jennifer Lopez Admits Social Media Comments About Her Life Can Sting: "I’m Not Teflon"
"I know that everything that’s being written and said about me, and all the conjecture of who I am as a person, is not who I am. I learned that a long time ago."
By Kristin Contino Published
-
Jennifer Lopez Says Ben Affleck Split Did "Almost Take Me Out for Good" the Second Time
She doesn't regret any of the lessons she's learned.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Ben Affleck's Longtime Friend Kevin Smith Praises Him Amid Divorce: "Just the Goods"
Smith is super loyal to the 'Gone Girl' star.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published
-
Ben Affleck's Pal Kevin Smith Says Calling Him Amid Divorce Would Be "Very Threatening"
This is kind of hilarious.
By Iris Goldsztajn Published