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A-Rod went Instagram official with his new girlfriend, and the comments came rolling in

Alex Rodriguez
Alex Rodriguez

Happy holidays from Alex Rodriguez and Co.

The former baller sent his 4 million-plus followers best wishes during the festive season over the weekend.

In the post, Rodriguez poses in New York City in front of a decorated tree with his two daughters and rumored girlfriend, Jaclyn “Jac” Cordeiro.

This is the first photo we’ve seen on the 47-year-old one-time Yankee’s timeline of his new lady friend so we’d have to say, as the youngs do, the couple is “Instagram official.”

“From our hearts to yours, Merry Christmas,” along with such hashtags as “family,” “joy” and “grateful.”

We first learned of the existence of Cordeiro in A-Rod’s life as far back as October. For those keeping tabs, this was just a few weeks after he was spotted yachting around Europe with Kathryne Padgett, who is coincidentally, also a fitness instructor and model.

Sigh.

Many commenters under his post seemed pleased for the single dad; e.g., “ARod deserves happiness.”

Other busybodies expressed concerned for his teenage girls, who were close to his famous ex, Jennifer Lopez. The multi-hyphenate singer/actress, who lived part time with Rodriguez in his Coral Gables pad along with her twins with Marc Anthony, split with A-Rod back in April 2021. The 53-year-old superstar quickly reunited with ex-flame turned husband Ben Affleck, leaving the Westminster Christian alum reportedly “shocked.”

“How does one’s kids deal with the changes in a parent’s relationships and still smile with the new one?” asked a social media user. “Feeling for the kids.”

At least one internet sage just wanted all parties to coexist peacefully.

“People who learn how to mind their own business in this world would be so much better off,” said the post. “Good thing this man is blessed with a beautiful family, not to mention rich AF, to be worried about you guys.”

This story was originally published December 20, 2022 at 10:09 AM.

Madeleine Marr
Miami Herald
Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. In 2007, she helped launch the newspaper’s daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. She is originally from New York City.
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