Just three months after splitting from Ben Affleck, J.Lo has been spotted holding hands with a dashing new member of her security team.
While some fans are already speculating about an affair, many are crossing their fingers that this blonde security guard doesn’t become the next high-profile headline of her relationship.
Since Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez announced their breakup in August 2024, both have undergone several transformations since the breakup of their relationship.
J.Lo has had LASIK vision correction surgery and says she’s ‘excited’ to fly on her own, while her ex is experimenting with his hair follicles.
A striking new bodyguard
But the question is, will Ben be further stirred up by the latest rumours surrounding his ex-wife?
Many tabloids are now talking about a new addition to J.Lo’s security team.
While these rumours may be speculative, they gained significant traction when Jennifer Lopez was spotted with a striking new bodyguard shortly after her split from Ben Affleck. During her visit to London on Thursday, the Bronx diva was spotted holding hands with a young blonde man who appeared to have Scandinavian facial features.
The 55-year-old star was all smiles as she held onto a stern-looking security guard as she got out of a large black SUV, although she was wearing modest heeled boots, a stylish black hat and a small handbag.
Jennifer Lopez attends a photocall for ‘Unstoppable’ on 07 November 2024 in London, England. (Photo: Neil Mockford/GC Images)
Of course, the Daily Mail couldn’t help but note that the bodyguard bears a striking resemblance to a young Alexander Skarsgård. According to the British newspaper, every time the guard is spotted with Lopez, he’s wearing a grey blazer adorned with a silver pin that reads ‘PG.’
‘He’s a new addition to her security team, but he’s not the only one. She is surrounded by several security guards when she goes out, they’re just hard to spot,’ a source told DailyMail.com.
So who is this well-built handsome man?
This is not the first time this well-built man has caught people’s attention. He was also spotted with Jenny from the Block in New York City on 3 November, accompanying her on her way to a high-rise building. According to Daily Mail, the new bodyguard was not part of her team during her wedding to Ben Affleck on 16 July 2022.
Jennifer Lopez is meticulous about her security – she likes to feel protected. Over the past 25 years, Lopez has consistently employed the services of a team of bodyguards, often hiring Israeli security professionals along with several female bodyguards.
Lopez’s bodyguard is known to be there even during routine activities, whether it’s going to the gym or appearing at high-profile events. The cost of an elite bodyguard ranges from $1,000 to $1,500 per hour, so obviously her security comes at a high price.
Although the Bronx-born star’s life is under constant public scrutiny, she continues to exude confidence and grace, backed by a team of top-notch security guards.
Memorable incident
However, her security entourage is not without controversy and high-profile allegations. In 2004, one of Lopez’s bodyguards, Nathan Butts, came under investigation for robbery after he allegedly seized a memory card from the camera of a South Beach nightclub patron, suspecting they had taken unauthorised photos of the singer.
The early 2000s were particularly colourful: in 2001, one of her security guards was allegedly fired for attempting to smuggle marijuana and hashish across the US-Canadian border. The drugs were discovered by a canine unit, which found the substances hidden in the guard’s socks.
Despite the drama, Lopez’s security detail often attracts the attention of not only the paparazzi but also the public.
One memorable incident occurred in 1999 at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Jennifer Lopez stepped out of her limo at the entrance to the Cincinnati Art Museum and walked onto the stage wearing a luxurious fur coat and carrying her tiny poodle wearing a diamond tiara. Lopez had hoped to walk her dog and tour the museum, but since pets are not allowed in the museum, the pampered poodle had to stay outside under the care of a bodyguard.
While Lopez indulged in shopping inside, museum security couldn’t resist the sight. ‘All the male security guards came to the entrance to see Jennifer Lopez,’ manager Debbie Molsberger shared with The Cincinnati Enquirer. ‘All the women came outside to see her dog and talk to her bodyguard.’
‘Better get your hats ready, ladies’.
After Jennifer Lopez was recently spotted holding hands with her dapper new bodyguard, the internet had a lot to say. One particularly poignant comment went like this: ‘She can’t live without a man. She needs to focus on her children. The kids always come first, not the other way round.’
Of course, when it comes to Lopez’s well-documented personal life, it’s hard not to smirk and wonder if this time will be different. After all, J.Lo has had her hands full with romantic entanglements during her time on Bennifer.
Prior to rekindling her romance with Ben Affleck, Lopez had a high-profile relationship with New York Yankees icon Alex Rodriguez, accompanied by a dazzling engagement ring, which sadly never led to a wedding. And who can forget her brief relationship with rapper Drake in 2016, which faded within a year?
Jennifer Lopez attends a special screening of ‘Unstoppable’ at Cineworld Leicester Square on 05 November 2024 in London, England. (Photo: Neil Mockford/GC Images)
Then there was her repeated and recurring two- and six-month ‘fun romance’ with dancer Casper Smart, followed by a decade-long marriage to singer Marc Anthony and her first whirlwind romance with Affleck. Add to that an unforgettable two-year romance with Diddy and her first marriage to actor Ojani Noah in 1997, and you have a love story with more twists and turns than a romcom.
So, if the story is anything to go by, some are already playfully suggesting, ‘Get your hats ready ladies, I feel a wedding invitation coming on!’.
Jokes aside, we all hope J.Lo is doing well and has found peace and quiet after all the drama. With her undeniable talent and charisma, she deserves happiness and stability, whether she’s holding hands with a bodyguard or just enjoying life with her family.
