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Despite their infamous split, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez’s saga endures through stories of mutual inspiration. A-Rod and JLo, in their four years relationship, blended their families perfectly while continuing to lift each other. In one instance, the former Yankee once not so subtly revealed how his ex-fiancee helped him understand the mechanics of making the movie of the 2x Oscar winner actor Brad Pitt. 

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In the four years of their relationship, the ex-celeb couple never let a moment go by without appreciating each other. Hence, throughout their time together, they consistently appeared on each other’s social media. Similarly, A-Rod replicated what JLo had previously elucidated to him in one of his Instagram posts.

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A-Rod considers Jennifer Lopez to be his baseball savant

While Alex might be a mastermind of what goes on in the diamond and the business world, he is yet to master what goes on in making a movie. Hence, when the time came for him to decode one of the best movies ever made on baseball, i.e., Moneyball, he sought the help of the pop icon Jennifer Lopez. 

Read More: Jennifer Lopez Once Revealed How a Super Bowl Disappointment Played Catalyst for Increased Vigilance Over Daughter, Prior to Split With Alex Rodriguez

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Taking to Instagram, Alex once posted a video of Jennifer teaching him about the mechanics of the iconic movie with a whiteboard and marker. In the video, Jennifer says, “He hired a guy, didn’t know much about baseball but knew numbers, then he realized that the most undervalued players were the power hitters and the guys who did the most walks guys.” 

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The video posted by JLo resonated with the analysis of the movie A-Rod gave on Fox Network. Calling JLo a baseball savant, Alex then showed off his then-girlfriend, Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez, on his Instagram account. 

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Returning the favor, Alex assisted Jennifer in making her foray into the business world

Alex Rodriguez played a crucial role in Jennifer Lopez’s business endeavors throughout their relationship. According to Lopez, Alex introduced her to the business world, opening many opportunities. He actively encouraged Lopez to launch her business line. Additionally, the couple made joint investments in various ventures. Among their notable exploits is their failed attempt to acquire the New York Mets.

This MLB franchise acquisition is still a topic of discussion today, despite their breakup. Two years post their split, Jennifer Lopez continues to flourish. She remains a stalwart Hollywood icon and thrives as a businesswoman.

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Watch this Story: Everything you need to know about Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship. 

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Rakshita Madan is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports, with a prolific portfolio of over 1000 articles to her credit. Rakshita's admiration for the legendary Derek Jeter is well known, but she never lets her personal biases affect her writing. She is particularly intrigued by the twists and turns of the game, and it is this aspect that keeps her hooked on the sport. When Rakshita is not covering baseball, she indulges in her love for poetry and OTT shows. This passion for creative expression reflects in her writing, which is often characterized by a poetic sensibility and a flair for storytelling.

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