Who is Cynthia Scurtis?
Cynthia Scurtis is a psychology teacher, however, she came into the limelight as the wife of Alex Rodriguez, the famous baseball player. She and Alex married in 2002, and had two children before divorcing in 2008. During their marriage, Cynthia picked up popularity of many around the globe, and has remained so despite their divorce.
Cynthia Scurtis Bio- Age, Childhood, and Education
Cynthia Scurtis was born on the 28th December 1972, in Coconut Groove, Florida USA; she is the daughter of John Scurtis, and his wife Evangeline.
Of Greek ancestry, Cynthia spent her childhood in her hometown, with siblings Anastasia and Constantine Scurtis.
She went to Gulliver Preparatory School, and after matriculation enrolled at Ohio State University, from which she obtained a degree in psychology. Her education didn’t end there, as she continued by enrolling at Nova Southeastern University, from which she received a master’s degree in psychology.
Career
Cynthia hasn’t built a career as a celebrity, but has instead worked as a psychology teacher, at Coconut Grove High School in her hometown.
For many years, she held the job, but once she married Alex Rodriguez, Cynthia decided to put her career on hold and focus on supporting her husband’s efforts, including his move to New York in 2004.
Relationship with Rodriguez, Wedding
Cynthia and Alex met for the first time in 1996 in the Body and Soul gym in Miami. Alex took an immediate interest in her, but at first she ignored his efforts to woo her. However, after a while, she accepted his invitation, and the two became a couple. Six years into the romance, the couple tied the knot in a wedding ceremony held on the 2nd November 2002.
Children, Troubles in Paradise, Divorce
Cynthia and Alex welcomed their first child in 2004, a daughter named Natasha Alexander, and four years later, Cynthia gave birth to their second child, Ella Alexander. However, troubles started appearing in their marriage following their move to New York in 2004. Alex was seen with many other women, which sparked rumors of his infidelity.
One picture with another woman put the strain on his and Cynthia’s romance, and she filed for divorce on the 7th July 2008, citing the emotional abandonment of her and children and extramarital affairs committed by her husband. The two eventually reached agreement in September of the same year, but the details weren’t made available for the public. According to some reports he was paying $115,000 a month for child and spousal support, but that dropped to $50,000, and now $20,000 a month.
Cynthia Scurtis Net Worth, Height, Weight, and Appearance
Cynthia, although never pursuing a high profile career, has earned a decent amount from her work, and also the divorce settlement contributed to her wealth. According to sources, Cynthia’s net worth is estimated at around $14 million, as of early 2020.
Cynthia Scurtins stands at 5ft 6ins (1.68m) tall, while she weighs approximately 132lbs ~ 60kgs. Her vital statistics are 34-27-36, while her bra size is 34B. She has brown eyes and blonde hair.
Has Cynthia Remarried?
Following the divorce, Cynthia continued with her love life but has remained away from the public eye. Nevertheless, it is known that she was in a relationship with Laszlo Fazekas, but the romance didn’t last long. In recent years, she has been with Angel Nicholas, and the couple has a daughter who is now three years old.
Cynthia Scurtis Ex-Husband, Alex Rodriguez
Born Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez on the 27th July 1975 in New York City, USA, to Victor Rodriguez and Lourdes, during his childhood, the family moved from one place to another, and even lived in the Dominican Republic.
He grew up next to older half-siblings, Joe and Suzy, who are from his mother’s first marriage. Alex attended Christopher Columbus High School, but eventually transferred to Westminster Christian School. He started playing baseball during high school and the team won the national championship in his junior year. He wanted to enroll at the University of Miami, signing a letter of intent to the university, however, he was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the first round of the 1993 amateur draft, when Alex was just 17 years old.
Career
He signed his first contract with the Mariners in 1993, worth just $1.3 million and $1 million as a signing bonus. He played in the minor leagues for a season, before he was brought up to the main squad. He stayed in Seattle until 2000, when he signed with the Texas Rangers on a 10-year deal worth $252 million, the most prolific contract at the time. He was traded to the New York Yankees in 2003, and remained with them until the end of his career. He became one of the most successful baseball players, winning the World Series in 2009 with the Yankees.
He has also appeared in 14 All-Star games, among numerous other awards. He has faced several controversies, including steroid use, which saw him banned him for 210 games in 2014.
Alex Rodriguez Personal Life, and Net Worth
Alex is known for his numerous affairs while married to Cynthia, but now seems to have settled down, as he has been engaged to famous singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez since March 2019.
Alex Rodriguez’s net worth is estimated at $350 million, as of early 2020.