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Sara-Aisha Kent

Alex Rodriguez posts behind-the-scenes clip from proposal to Jennifer Lopez

Alex Rodriguez, 44, has shared behind-the-scenes footage from when he popped the question to JLo, 50, earlier this year.

The sporting star and singer, who announced they got engaged in March 2019, appear the picture of happiness in the clips that show the couple becoming betrothed on a beach in the Maldives.

Shocked by her beau bending the knee, Jennifer can be seen covering her mouth in surprise as she peers into a ring box that was presented to her by the hunk.

The video showed the special moment on the beach as well as new clips of the two including them at Thanksgiving and joined by their kids, they also were seen together in the gym.

Alex Rodriguez has shared behind-the-scenes footage from when he popped the question to JLo (Instagram/jlo)

He wrote alongside the video shared onto Instagram : "What an amazing year it has been! As 2019 winds down, I am feeling so incredibly grateful and blessed.

"Looking back on these moments, I can’t help but smile from ear to ear. I am so lucky to be able to spend my life with those I love, doing what I love.

"Thank you all for following me around on this wonderful journey. Here’s to continued success and happiness in 2020!!!"

They got engaged in March 2019 (Instagram)

Rodriguez's video comes after JLo spoke about plans for wedding number four, she said that she now understands that marriage "takes a lot more than just falling in love and sharing a home".

The mum-of-two said that she and the former baseball player, who she began dating in 2017, had a "connection from the very beginning", and was "surprised" when he proposed.

The video showed the special moment on the beach as well as new clips of the two (Instagram)
Their Thanksgiving featured on the footage (Instagram)

Talking to the Sun about their future together she said: "We love each other, love being around each other and have a lot of respect for each other. That’s a big part of it.

“Both of us show up for each other and that’s a big deal in a relationship, ­especially when you are both strong people who have two big lives.

“That means him ­coming to concerts, me going to his ball game, all that stuff.”

It will be the Cuban star's fourth attempt at wedded bliss after tying the knot with Ojani Noa, Cris Judd and Marc Anthony.

The couple began dating in 2017 (Instagram)

Jennifer was married to singer Marc Anthony, her third husband, for 10 years. The pair have two children together, twins Max and Emme.

She explained how their blended family works after becoming step-mum to Alex two daughters Natasha, 14, and Ella, 11, from his previous marriage to Cynthia Scurtis.

Jen said they "steal moments" alone away from their children and make sure they make time for each other.

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