Jennifer Lopez & Alex Rodriguez Have Broken Up, Officially

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TORONTO, ONTARIO - SEPTEMBER 07: (L-R) Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez attend the "Hustlers" premiere during the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival at Roy Thomson Hall on September 07, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images for TIFF)

American singer Jennifer Lopez and her fiancé, Alex Rodriguez have officially called off their engagement.

The ex couple in a statement with TODAY revealed they realize they are better off as friends.

“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 singer who has 13-year-old twins Emme and Max Muiz with ex-husband Marc Anthony, and Alex, who has daughters Natasha, 16, and Ella Rodriguez, 12, with ex-wife Cynthia Scurtis, both said they “wish the best for each other and one another’s children.”

Out of respect for them,” they continued, “the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support.”

Alex Rodriguez proposed to Jennifer Lopez in the Bahamas in March 2019 after two years of dating.

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