Fans Think Jennifer Lopez's Famous Ex Looks Unrecognizable in New Birthday Photo

Some people say the singer and songwriter's former partner looked much better when he was still dating her. The new picture of him has caused a stir online.

Jennifer Lopez's famous ex turned 50 on July 27, 2025. The pair were engaged but ended their relationship four years ago.

Alex Rodriguez, a former baseball player, is now dating Jaclyn Cordeiro, an internet personality and entrepreneur. He recently posed for a photo with his new girlfriend as they smiled together outdoors. Cordeiro posted a birthday tribute to her boyfriend on Instagram and wrote, "50 looks good on him… but so does Italy. Lucky me, I get both. Happy Birthday Love."

While the fitness and lifestyle coach praised Rodriguez's looks, some people online felt differently and shared their opinions in the comments. "He looks like [sic] 65???? What happened to the handsome Alex?" asked one person. Another wrote, "He only look [sic] good when he was with JLO, now he looks old and not attractive at all." Someone else added, "Didn't even recognize him!! Omg😳."

Many more comments followed about the now-businessman's appearance. One said, "50!! He looks 60!!! Omg not aging well at all!!!" Another guessed, "Way too much sun!!..His skin is leather🤦‍♀️."

"He looks older then [sic] that," wrote one commenter. Another person was shocked at Rodriguez's age, saying, "50? Thought [sic] he was in his 60s 😳😳." "Omg why does Alex look old!!! The tan is bad," another added.

Before dating Cordeiro, Rodriguez, who once resisted doing a Hollywood issue, was engaged to Lopez. They ended their two-year engagement in April 2021 with a joint statement that read:

"We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so. We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects."

The former couple wished each other well and thanked those who supported them during the split. It was not their first joint statement about their relationship. In March of that same year, they spoke out after rumors of a breakup, saying:

"All the reports are inaccurate. We are working through some things."

Before their final breakup, Lopez and Rodriguez had been together for several years. An insider first confirmed their relationship in March 2017.

"They have been dating for a few weeks. She seems excited. He has been around her family and she really likes that he is a dad. She is aware, though, that he is a ladies' man too and is being cautious. For now, it’s just fun," the source said at the time.

Two years later, the couple decided to take things further and got engaged in March 2019. Rodriguez posted on his Instagram Story, "She said yes ♥️," alongside a photo of the "Marry Me" singer showing her engagement ring. Lopez reposted the same picture and added heart emojis.

Just before the engagement news, Lopez reflected on their time together in an X post with photos of them and their children from past relationships. She emphasized their love for each other, full of joy and adventure.

But two years later, their relationship ended. A friend of Lopez shared at the time that the "Shotgun Wedding" star "insisted" on the breakup because she and Rodriguez had too many problems. Other insiders said Lopez could not fully "trust" Rodriguez anymore. According to the friend, the Hollywood star was unhappy and felt it was best to end the relationship.

They began having problems during the COVID-19 pandemic when Lopez was in the Dominican Republic filming a movie. The distance made it hard for the couple to spend time together with their blended family.

The online reaction to Alex Rodriguez's milestone birthday highlights how public figures remain under constant scrutiny, even years after major life changes.

While fans debated his appearance, the photo also marked a personal celebration and a new chapter in his life. Both Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez have taken different paths since their breakup, each finding stability in their own ways.