Just a few months after her highly publicized split from Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez has been seen stepping out with a striking new addition to her security team. While some fans have been quick to speculate about a potential romance, others are simply hoping that this latest companion won’t become the next headline in her famously eventful love life.

Since her separation from Affleck in August 2024, Lopez has undergone a series of personal transformations. She recently had LASIK eye surgery and expressed excitement about “flying on her own.” Meanwhile, her ex-husband has also been making some changes, reportedly experimenting with his hairstyle and focusing on personal well-being. Despite the breakup, the former couple continues to be a topic of fascination for the public and media alike.

The latest round of rumors surrounding Lopez began when she was seen in London, stepping out of a black SUV with a young, blond man who appeared to have Scandinavian features. She held his hand as she exited the vehicle, flashing a smile at photographers. Dressed in a chic ensemble, including a stylish black hat and modest kitten-heel boots, she exuded her signature confidence. The man accompanying her, identified as a new addition to her security team, was dressed in a gray blazer with a silver lapel pin marked “PG.”

Speculation about this new presence in Lopez’s life intensified after he was spotted with her again in New York City a few days later. Sources confirmed that he was not part of her security detail when she was married to Affleck. While his striking appearance and frequent presence by her side have led to some speculation about a potential romance, insiders insist that he is simply a member of her professional security team. “She has several security guards around her whenever she goes out,” a source shared. “They are just hard to see.”

Lopez is known for taking her security very seriously. For over two decades, she has consistently employed a team of highly trained professionals, often including Israeli security personnel and female bodyguards. Her protection detail ensures her safety even during routine activities, such as heading to the gym or making high-profile public appearances. With elite bodyguards costing anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 per hour, it’s clear that she spares no expense when it comes to her personal security.

Despite the high level of professionalism associated with Lopez’s security team, her bodyguards have made headlines over the years. In 2004, one of them was investigated for robbery after allegedly confiscating a memory card from a partygoer’s camera at a Miami nightclub. In an earlier incident in 2001, another was fired after attempting to smuggle marijuana and hashish across the U.S.-Canada border. The drugs were discovered hidden in the guard’s socks by a canine unit.

Over the years, Lopez’s bodyguards have also attracted attention from fans. In a memorable moment at the Cincinnati Art Museum in 1999, she arrived draped in a luxurious fur coat, carrying her tiny poodle adorned with a diamond tiara. With pets prohibited inside, the dog remained outside under the care of her security team. While male guards inside the museum rushed to catch a glimpse of Lopez, the female staff members gathered around her bodyguard, captivated by the spectacle.

Her recent sightings with the new security guard have reignited discussions about her well-documented love life. Some online commentators were quick to joke that Lopez “can’t live without a man” and that she should focus more on her children. Given her history of high-profile relationships, fans are wondering whether her new bodyguard might soon become more than just a protector.