Jennifer Lopez Dodges Question About A-Rod’s Alleged DMs to Southern Charm Star
Jennifer Lopez skillfully sidestepped questions about her ex-fiancé Alex Rodriguez’s rumored communications with “Southern Charm” star Madison LeCroy during a recent appearance on “Watch What Happens Live.” When host Andy Cohen brought up the years-old rumors that had swirled around Rodriguez allegedly DMing LeCroy—speculation that some connected to Lopez and Rodriguez’s eventual breakup—the 56-year-old entertainer made it clear she’s moved beyond discussing her past relationships. “You know, I really have nothing to say about my personal life anymore. I feel like I’m done with that,” Lopez stated firmly, earning supportive applause from the studio audience. Her response reflects a woman who has chosen to leave the past behind and maintain her dignity despite ongoing public curiosity about her high-profile relationships.
The question referenced one of the more dramatic chapters in Lopez and Rodriguez’s relationship timeline. The power couple began dating in 2017 and announced their engagement two years later, appearing to be on track for a glamorous celebrity wedding. However, their romance came to an unexpected end in April 2021 when they released a joint statement indicating they had realized they were “better as friends.” This announcement followed weeks of speculation about trouble in paradise, much of it centered around reports of messages allegedly exchanged between Rodriguez and LeCroy. While Lopez and Rodriguez initially pushed back against breakup rumors, the situation eventually led to their split, leaving fans wondering about the real story behind their relationship’s end.
Madison LeCroy’s side of the story emerged gradually through various media appearances, painting a complex picture of her interactions with Rodriguez. In a 2023 episode of the “Pillows and Beer” podcast, the Southern Charm star claimed she initially thought she was being “catfished” when the former MLB star contacted her, expressing disbelief that “the dude who’s dating [Lopez] is not in my DMs right now.” Her ex-boyfriend and podcast host Austen Kroll further alleged that Rodriguez had repeatedly FaceTimed LeCroy, sometimes becoming irritated when she didn’t answer his calls. According to LeCroy’s account on the podcast, she told Rodriguez, “If you’re looking for a side chick, which clearly he was, it wasn’t gonna be me. I’m wifey material.” These revelations added fuel to the speculation surrounding Lopez and Rodriguez’s breakup.
Rodriguez’s camp firmly denied LeCroy’s characterization of events. His representative Ron Berkowitz dismissed her claims to Entertainment Tonight, stating, “Her 15 minutes of fame are up, and she is trying get a 16th minute. Please stop wasting everyone’s time with these false narratives. They were false two years ago and continue to be false.” This strong denial represented Rodriguez’s consistent position that no inappropriate relationship existed between him and the reality television personality. The contradicting narratives left the public to decide whom to believe, while both Rodriguez and Lopez moved forward with their lives in different directions.
In the years following their split, both Lopez and Rodriguez rebuilt their personal lives with new relationships. Lopez famously rekindled her romance with Ben Affleck, marrying him in July 2022, though this relationship also ended in divorce by January 2025. Rodriguez, meanwhile, began dating Jaclyn Cordeiro in late 2022. LeCroy herself moved on, marrying Brad Randle. These subsequent relationships demonstrate how all parties involved eventually turned the page on what had become a very public entanglement, regardless of what actually transpired behind the scenes between Rodriguez and LeCroy.
Lopez’s refusal to engage with questions about this chapter of her past on “Watch What Happens Live” represents a mature approach to celebrity and personal boundaries. Despite the entertainment industry’s endless appetite for drama and the public’s curiosity about celebrity relationships, Lopez has chosen to maintain her privacy regarding past relationships. Her brief but definitive response to Cohen’s question demonstrates a woman who has learned that not everything needs to be publicly dissected, especially when it concerns private communications and the complex reasons relationships end. As she continues to navigate her career and personal life in the public eye, this measured approach may serve her well, allowing her to control her own narrative rather than becoming entangled in others’ stories.
