“Everybody Has Flaws” – Jennifer Lopez’s Once Shared True Feelings on Ex-Boyfriend Alex Rodriguez’s Steroid Scandal

Published 06/07/2023, 5:31 PM EDT

Alex Rodriguez has had a legendary baseball career. The former Yankees played for over two decades and achieved all the success. But there is one chapter that Rodriguez has a lot of regrets about. It involves the two-year ban Rodriguez faced after he tested positive for taking steroids.

Though he returned after completing his ban and had one of the most successful seasons of his career. But the mistake from the past followed the player even after his retirement, like a shadow. The question of Alex’s involvement in the steroid scandal was put in front of his loved ones. They asked the same of his ex-girlfriend, Jennifer Lopez, who had a lovely take on this.

Jennifer Lopez had an interesting take on the steroid scandal!

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It was the time the two icons were dating each other. A lot of media attention was on the couple. During an interview, the diva was asked about the steroid scandal. To which she had an interesting response. According to etonline.com, Lopez answered, “Everybody has flaws, and the people I want in my life are the people who recognize that and are willing to work on those flaws. It’s super-important: someone who’s willing to look at themselves and say, ‘OK, I’m not great here’ or ‘I could do better there.”

Baseball Legend Alex Rodriguez Once Portrayed His Ex-fiancee Jennifer Lopez as an Inspiration to Millions of Young Women

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Lopez’s support for Alex, who went through criticism from the MLB world, showed the positive side of human nature. Even though it was love between the two that possibly transpired into the statements. There was also the message that everyone deserves a chance to correct their wrongs. Certainly, it has been the case for the 2009 World Series winner too. Overcoming that terrible phase, Rodriguez has not only finished his career on the high but has found success in the business world.

Alex Rodriguez is all about learning and success now!

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Rodriguez has always been open about his mistakes, PED suspension is one of them. The ex-Yankees star has been on a learning curve ever since and has transported the same into his business deals. He has completed his biggest business deal, valued at $1.5 billion. He is now a co-owner of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The MLB legend faced difficulties during it but has overcome all of them to fulfill his dream of owning an NBA team. Though the steroid scandal will remain part of his life, how Rodriguez fightback to get his mojo back will continue to inspire many.

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Even after having an engineering background, nothing stopped Saurabh Saini from following his passion and writing about sports. With a sound knowledge of American sports, Saurabh specializes in baseball. Before joining EssentiallySports, Saurabh has written around 800 articles spanning MLB, NFL, and NHL.

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Arijit Saha

“Everybody Has Flaws” – Jennifer Lopez’s Once Shared True Feelings on Ex-Boyfriend Alex Rodriguez’s Steroid Scandal

Jennifer Lopez had an interesting take on the steroid scandal!

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Alex Rodriguez is all about learning and success now!