"I just want to be here with you. Happy birthday 13" - Jennifer Lopez's birthday message to ex-fiance Alex Rodriguez reveals how lovestruck they were as a couple two years ago

Once upon a time, former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez and "Papi" singer Jennifer Lopez were a power couple. Beginning with attending Super Bowls together to co-parenting their children, J.Lo and A-Rod were goals. Nevertheless, the pair called it quits in April 2021 after getting engaged in 2019.

On July 27, 2022, Alex Rodriguez celebrated his 47th birthday in a unique fashion by playing golf.

"Waking up on my birthday like a kid! But the night may bring out my birthday suit." - A-Rod

The world remembers how Jennifer Lopez once resorted to Instagram and wrote a heart-touching note on Rodriguez's 45th birthday. Jennifer's choice of words imply she was once head-over-heels in love with the MLB star.

Jennifer wrote:

"You're on TV right now and I'm sitting here in the studio looking at you and thinking about how I just want to be here with you...laughing, joking and enjoying life together...whatever it is, wherever it is...it doesn't matter. That's the blessing that I have in you..... Happy Birthday 13."

"Jennifer Lopez shares childhood throwbacks of fiance Alex Rodriguez in sweet tribute for 45th birthday." - Daily Mail Celebrity

Like J.Lo., Alex was equally enthusiastic about his then lady love's birthday.

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Alex and Jennifer at Met Gala 2019

Jennifer Lopez's birthday falls after Alex Rodriguez's birthday. On July 24, 2020, Alex's poignant birthday wish to Jennifer sent waves online. A-Rod called her "a role model" and openly professed his love for Lopez in an Instagram post.

He wrote:

"Happy Birthday, Macha!!! Every moment with you is magical. You are the greatest partner, the best mom, the most amazing performer. A role model. A hero. An inspiration. I’m so proud of you. I love you so much!"

Interestingly, even after one year since their separation, A-Rod still has the post on Instagram.

Jennifer Lopez is now married to Golden Globe Awards recipient Ben Affleck. Alex is dating fitness influencer, Kathryn Padgett.