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Alex Rodriguez and his ex-wife, Cynthia Rodriguez Nicolas, (née Scurtis) went through a contentious divorce before mending fences for the sake of their daughters. The couple welcomed two daughters, Natasha and Ella, during their six-year marriage, which ended when Cynthia filed for divorce in July 2008 and accused her estranged husband of “extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct.” In the wake of their separation, Cynthia denied having an affair with Lenny Kravitz while Alex shut down accusations he’d cheated with Madonna. While Alex made endless headlines for his high-profile relationships with Jennifer Lopez, Kate Hudson, Cameron Diaz and Jaclyn Cordeiro following his divorce, Cynthia quietly settled into a long-term romance with real estate advisor Angel Nicolas. Cynthia and Angel welcomed a daughter, Camilla, in 2016. Along the way, Cynthia and Alex put their fraught past behind them to coparent their daughters. Cynthia even took part in interviews for her ex-husband’s 2025 documentary Alex vs. A-Rod. Keep scrolling for more on Cynthia and her relationship with Alex. Cynthia Scurtis Met Alex Rodriguez in the Late ‘90s The former couple got together after hitting it off at a Miami gym. Cynthia Scurtis, a psychology graduate and former teacher, told the Yes Network in 2008 that she initially had no clue her future husband was famous. “I know he played baseball, because everybody in the gym said, ‘Do you know who that is? And he plays baseball’ or whatever,” she explained. “I didn’t grow up in a sports-oriented family. So, I wasn’t aware that you could have an entire livelihood off of a sport. So when they would say, ‘Oh, he plays baseball,’ I always think, ‘Oh, I wonder what else he does’ — like ‘that’s a nice hobby’ — but what does he really do?” Cynthia Scurtis Married Alex Rodriguez in 2002 Alex and his New York Yankees missed out on a spot in the 2002 World Series, but he still had a lot to celebrate that fall. The athlete and Cynthia tied the knot in New York City in November of that year. Cynthia and Alex welcomed their first baby, Natasha, in November 2004 and their younger daughter, Ella, arrived nearly four years later in April 2008. “We are thrilled with the birth of our second daughter and the blessing of having two beautiful, healthy daughters in our lives,” Alex said in a statement after Ella’s birth. Unfortunately, Alex and Cynthia’s marriage imploded only a few months after their daughter Ella’s birth. Cynthia Scurtis and Lenny Kravitz Were Accused of Having an Affair Rocker Lenny Kravitz spoke out in July 2008 to deny rumors that he was having an affair with Cynthia. The allegations arose when Cynthia visited Kravitz in Paris. “There is absolutely no affair between Cynthia Rodriguez and myself. This is unequivocally 100 percent not true,” he said. “Cynthia is a friend and is here with the godfather of her baby, who is also Alex’s trainer, his wife and their baby girl.” The musician went on: “She came here to escape from everything happening in New York City. I opened my home to her as a friend and I find it extremely hurtful that I am now being referred to as an adulterer.” Cynthia’s attorneys defended her relationship with Kravitz as “totally innocent.” Cynthia Scurtis Accused Alex Rodriguez of Having ‘Affair of the Heart’ With Madonna In July 2008, Cynthia filed for divorce. She accused the Yankees star of “emotional abandonment” of both her and their children. “The marriage of the parties is irretrievably broken because of the husband’s extramarital affairs and other marital misconduct,” her attorneys alleged in their petition. Cynthia’s attorney Earle Lilly later told People that Alex carried out “an affair of the heart” — though not “sexual infidelity” — with Madonna. (Madonna was married to director Guy Ritchie at the time. They announced their own separation in October 2008 and reached a divorce settlement the following month.) A spokesperson for Madonna initially told People: “Madonna and Alex have the same manager, Guy Oseary. They have met. They know each other, and Madonna took her kids to a Yankees game last week. There’s really not anything to comment on beyond that.” The “Ray of Light” singer eventually released a direct denial in her own words as rumors continued to swirl. (Madonna was also accused of introducing Alex to the spiritual practice of Kabbalah, a Jewish mysticism that she studied at the time.) “My husband and I are not planning on getting a divorce,” she said. “I know Alex Rodriguez through Guy Oseary, who manages both of us. I brought my kids to a Yankee game. I am not romantically involved in any way with Alex Rodriguez. I have nothing to do with the state of his marriage or what spiritual path he may choose to study.” Alex publicly denied that infidelity played a role in his marriage. Cynthia Scurtis Reached a Quick Divorce Settlement With Alex Rodriguez Despite multiple cheating allegations, Alex and Cynthia reached a divorce settlement within two months of their split. “This was and remains a personal family matter for both of them,” Cynthia’s lawyer Maurice Kutner told the Associated Press in September 2008. “All of their decisions were based upon and guided by the best interests of their daughters.” Lawyers for both parties insisted Alex and Cynthia were focused on coparenting their two daughters. Cynthia Scurtis Started a New Life With 2nd Husband Angel Nicolas While her ex-husband was linked to numerous world-famous celebrities, Cynthia embarked on a new relationship with real estate adviser Angel Nicolas. Angel and Cynthia eventually got married and welcomed a daughter, Camilla, in 2016. Alex confirmed on the “Raising the Bar” podcast in January 2021 that he and his current girlfriend, Jaclyn Cordeiro, got along well with Cynthia and Angel. “It’s been a really, really nice experience for us,” the baseball pro said. “I’m very friendly with Angel, he’s wonderful with my girls. I think having four good people at the table, well, three good people and me.” Cynthia Scurtis Forged a Close Coparenting Relationship With Alex Rodriguez Us Weekly exclusively learned in June 2021 that Cynthia and Alex were on the same page when it came to raising their two daughters. “Alex and his ex are just good friends and work well at coparenting,” a source told Us. “He has a lot of respect for her husband and they’ve gotten closer as friends. Cynthia and Alex’s relationship started off very messy, but they’ve certainly got closer in the past year or so.” The former couple have frequently reunited at family events, including attending their daughter Natasha’s high school graduation in May 2023. Alex told People in November 2025 that he and Cynthia were both incredibly proud of their daughters. “[Our daughters are] very grounded. They’re great, strong young women,” he said. “They have a wonderful mother, great support system, their dedication, the way they treat people, the way they honor family, on and on and on.”
