Alex Rodriguezis looking toward the future — but still holding onto a few things from his past.On Thursday, the retired New York Yankees player, 46, shared a photo on Instagram posing in front of his fleet of cars — including what appears to be the2019 red 911 Carrera GTS Porschehe gifted ex-fiancéeJennifer Lopezfor her 50th birthday.The vehicle,which retails for $146,420, came fromOcean Auto Club. At the time, the dealership even customized Lopez’s gift with a “JLo” license plate and matching car mats.In Thursday’s post, Rodriguez smiles as he leans against the Porsche, sporting a tan suit and an olive green tie.“I’m super down to earth,” hecaptioned the photo.Two years ago, the car was a special gift for Lopez because, as Rodriguez explained in a behind-the-scenes video shared to his YouTube page at the time, she hadn’t “driven in 25 years.““What do you get someone who already has everything?” Rodriguez asked in the video. “You have to be creative.“Lopez gushed over the gift in the video, telling Rodriguez: “I love it. I’ve never had a car before. I love it. I love it Papi. I’m crying. My heart is beating so fast. I haven’t driven in so long, but that’s like a little car I can manage.“Ryan Liu/Getty Images; John Sciulli/Getty ImagesNever miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lopez and Rodriguez officially called off their engagement in April, telling PEOPLE in a statement that they’re “better as friends and look forward to remaining so.” The couplebegan datingin 2017, and theyannounced their engagementin March 2019.“Jennifer and Alexare figuring out how to be exesand still remain friends,” a source told PEOPLE in April, adding that the kids “are okay” amid the breakup. “They want to be as considerate of them as possible. Jennifer has been such a big part of Alex’s daughters' lives, and she will continue to be a big part. She loves his girls. Their split is trickier because of the kids.“RELATED VIDEO:Jennifer LopezIs ‘Very Happy’ withBen Affleckas They Enjoy Her Birthday Weekend in St. TropezIn an interview withEntertainment Tonightearlier this month, Rodriguez said he’s “in a great place” four months after their split, adding that he and his daughters are currently focused on “all the positive” things in life.“Ihad five years of an incredible life and partnershipand also with my daughters, we learned so much,” Rodriguez said.He continued, “So I’m in a great place. I’m so grateful for where God and and the light has really put me, and I’m really looking forward. Mostly to see how my girls keep developing.”
Alex Rodriguezis looking toward the future — but still holding onto a few things from his past.
On Thursday, the retired New York Yankees player, 46, shared a photo on Instagram posing in front of his fleet of cars — including what appears to be the2019 red 911 Carrera GTS Porschehe gifted ex-fiancéeJennifer Lopezfor her 50th birthday.
The vehicle,which retails for $146,420, came fromOcean Auto Club. At the time, the dealership even customized Lopez’s gift with a “JLo” license plate and matching car mats.
In Thursday’s post, Rodriguez smiles as he leans against the Porsche, sporting a tan suit and an olive green tie.
“I’m super down to earth,” hecaptioned the photo.
Two years ago, the car was a special gift for Lopez because, as Rodriguez explained in a behind-the-scenes video shared to his YouTube page at the time, she hadn’t “driven in 25 years.”
“What do you get someone who already has everything?” Rodriguez asked in the video. “You have to be creative.”
Lopez gushed over the gift in the video, telling Rodriguez: “I love it. I’ve never had a car before. I love it. I love it Papi. I’m crying. My heart is beating so fast. I haven’t driven in so long, but that’s like a little car I can manage.”
Ryan Liu/Getty Images; John Sciulli/Getty Images
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Lopez and Rodriguez officially called off their engagement in April, telling PEOPLE in a statement that they’re “better as friends and look forward to remaining so.” The couplebegan datingin 2017, and theyannounced their engagementin March 2019.
“Jennifer and Alexare figuring out how to be exesand still remain friends,” a source told PEOPLE in April, adding that the kids “are okay” amid the breakup. “They want to be as considerate of them as possible. Jennifer has been such a big part of Alex’s daughters' lives, and she will continue to be a big part. She loves his girls. Their split is trickier because of the kids.”
RELATED VIDEO:Jennifer LopezIs ‘Very Happy’ withBen Affleckas They Enjoy Her Birthday Weekend in St. Tropez
In an interview withEntertainment Tonightearlier this month, Rodriguez said he’s “in a great place” four months after their split, adding that he and his daughters are currently focused on “all the positive” things in life.
“Ihad five years of an incredible life and partnershipand also with my daughters, we learned so much,” Rodriguez said.
He continued, “So I’m in a great place. I’m so grateful for where God and and the light has really put me, and I’m really looking forward. Mostly to see how my girls keep developing.”
source: people.com
