Jennifer Lopez, the big absentee in ‘Alex vs ARod’: Why does Alex Rodriguez omit his ex-fiancee in his docuseries?

Jennifer Lopez’s total absence from the docuseries has surprised many fans, sowing doubts and theories about why she was left out of a story that seeks to show the former player from all angles.

The docuseries Alex vs ARod is now available on HBO Max and is described as: “Alex Rodriguez reflects on his journey from baseball prodigy to one of the sport’s most controversial figures.”

Why doesn’t Jennifer Lopez appear in ARod’s docuseries?

The directors Gotham Chopra and Erik LeDrew have been clear that “nothing was off the table” in building the story of the former MLB star. However, while the series tackles uncomfortable episodes such as past “indiscretions”, his time with the Yankees and even his affair with Madonna, there is not a single reference to JLo.

At first glance, it might seem that this was to protect Rodriguez‘s privacy. But the docuseries does include his ex-wife, Cynthia Scurtis, who even appears in a relevant role. Her presence is justified by the years they shared, from 2002 to 2008, and the two daughters they have together. Her testimony provides context, but the same principle would apply to the woman he was engaged to, so why doesn’t Jennifer Lopez appear?

How long were Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez together?

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez were together for four years, a long-lasting relationship that was so formal that it even included a marriage proposal. Even so, the production chose not to turn the docuseries into a review of his recent love life. Instead, the focus is on the decisions that shaped his career, his public mistakes and his process of personal reconstruction.

In that sense, the story of JLo and ARod did not seem to fit with the narrative that the directors wanted to prioritize. Even so, their absence continues to generate debate, especially among fans who expected at least a mention of the iconic couple that dominated headlines at the time.

Why did Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez break up?

According to information from Page Six, one of the main reasons for the breakup of JLo and ARod was Rodriguez’s scandal with model Madison LeCroy, as well as his multiple scandals for alleged infidelities.

How many times has Jennifer Lopez been married?

JLo has been married three times: to Ojani Noa she was married for a brief period of time, from 1997 to 1998; later to Cris Judd from 2001 to 2003. Years later she was engaged to Alex Rodriguez, however the wedding was postponed twice and never took place. In 2022, Jennifer Lopez married Ben Affleck, although two years later they separated.