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“Taught Me Lessons of Hard Work”: Two Years After Heartbreaking Split, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez Celebrate Old Hispanic Roots

Published 09/21/2023, 11:30 AM EDT

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The word success is synonymous with the ex-Yankees shortstop Alex Rodriguez. He continues to be a big name in the MLB world, all thanks to his outstanding success at the diamond that made him a star. The same followed him to the business world, where the 2009 champion holds a place among the best business owners in the world. But amidst all this, some phases were challenging for Rodriguez, including his heartbreaking divorce and split from Jennifer Lopez after a relationship of four years, which continues to follow him around.

Although Jennifer and Rodriguez called their engagement and shocked the world, when they were together, it was all beautiful. Multiple reasons contributed to their chemistry, from their love for sports to their understanding of parenthood. But there was another reason behind their beautiful relationship, as revealed by their coming together to celebrate their Hispanic Roots.

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez Remember Their Past With a Beautiful Message About the World

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National Hispanic Heritage Month has just begun. The month long event recognizes the contributions the Hispanic community has made in the United States. On top of it, everyone is ensuring to make it special including the former couple, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez.

Notably, the MLB star was born to Dominican immigrants Victor and Lourdes Rodriguez, and the month holds a great place in his life. The same is true for Pop Diva, who adores this month hailing from Puerto Rican descent. Their most recent adventures mirrored their recollection of their origins.

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The MLB shared on X indicating his plans for the month. In honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth, we are working to raise funds for 2,500 more kids to get access to the fundamentals they need to build their dreams.” Importantly, Alex is not the only one in this situation; his former fiancee has also revealed her intentions for the significant month.

 

According to hola.com, Lopez remembered her mother on the occasion. She met Latina entrepreneurs from her Limitless Labs Grameen America program. Lopez addressed the positives of the program and shared, “It’s always inspiring to come back here and see what we’re doing together and how people are getting the opportunity to do and show what they can do with their lives.”

Lopez’s words echoed the thought of making society better, syncing with his ex-fiance Rodriguez’s thought, who is on a mission to change 2500 more lives. Given it showed a different side of Rodriguez, fans loved it too, and shared their thoughts.

Fans Enthusiastically Appreciated the Stars for Their Contributions During Hispanic Heritage Month

The last few days have been difficult for the MLB legend after the resurfacing of his PED case. But it seems, Rodriguez is not thinking about it and is focused on what the best he can do. In the same direction, Rodriguez announced the fundraiser to change the future of thousands. Fans also loved it and have reacted in the following ways.

Others said it’s all about memories.

Others congratulated it.

Few shared that others can contribute too.

One advised Rodriguez to write a cheque instead.

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Fans loved Rodriguez’s latest move. Given he loves coaching, it seems, the MLB legend might choose the path with young stars while celebrating his roots.

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Saurabh Saini

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