Jaime Jaquez Jr. couldn’t resist dropping a sweet comment on his girlfriend Dominique Ruotolo’s latest Instagram post, where she shared some eye-catching moments from her getaway in Mexico. In front of her 19.8K followers, Ruotolo posted a series of photos captioned simply “MXMX,” keeping her location and experience as mysterious as it was captivating. Jaquez Jr., the Miami Heat small forward, chimed in with a single word: “Bonita,” capturing his admiration with one simple compliment.
The first image in Ruotolo’s post featured her smiling at the camera, posing confidently in a black sleeveless top and long skirt. Her effortless style and relaxed vibe set the tone for the photo series, drawing viewers into her scenic Mexican escape. The second image showed Ruotolo and Jaquez Jr. together, looking comfortable and stylish in light-colored outfits. Jaquez flexed his bicep for the camera, while Ruotolo flashed a peace sign, adding a playful energy to the photo.
The post continued with a black-and-white shot of the two enjoying a party, where Jaquez playfully spun a cloth over his head while Ruotolo clapped along, smiling. The final image captured a more intimate moment, with the couple standing close, gazing into each other’s eyes—a tender end to the photo collection that spoke volumes about their chemistry.
Fans, as expected, flocked to the comments section to share their reactions to the couple’s Mexico photos. One fan couldn’t help but praise their connection, writing, “Beautiful couple, inside and out.” Others echoed similar sentiments, with comments like, “Beautiful Domi! Love seeing pics of you guys!” and “Omg you’re glowing <33.” The post’s appeal went beyond fans; even Ruotolo’s mother, Aurelie, and Mexican women’s soccer player Destinee Noel Manzo joined the conversation. Manzo commented, “mx looks good on youuuu,” while Ruotolo’s mother expressed her love with, “My beautiful daughter.”
As Jaquez Jr. enjoys some off-court moments, he’s also delivering strong performances for the Miami Heat, currently averaging 9.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. With the Heat starting the season with a 3-2 record, fans are excited to see what he brings to the team—and also enjoying these glimpses of his life off the court with Ruotolo.