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Monday, September 28, 2026

Jennifer Lopez Navigates Fan Frenzy in Italy with Security

The singer was nearly mobbed by admirers while attending Milan Fashion Week, relying on her longtime bodyguard for assistance.

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Jennifer Lopez Navigates Fan Frenzy in Italy with Security

Jennifer Lopez encountered a surge of enthusiastic fans on Sunday while attending Milan Fashion Week, requiring the help of her long-time bodyguard to navigate the crowd. The singer was seen holding hands with the staffer as she exited a black SUV, greeted by a throng of admirers seeking autographs.

Lopez, 57, appeared chic in a white shirt tucked into blue denim jeans, accessorized with a brown handbag. Her security detail, described as a "silver fox" and a "hunky" figure, has been a consistent presence with the artist.

Reports indicate the bodyguard appears to be married, as he wears a wedding band. Lopez has previously stated in interviews that she has not dated since her divorce filing from Ben Affleck two years ago.

In contrast, Affleck spoke positively about Lopez in July, telling Entertainment Tonight that she is "spectacular" and has a "great ongoing relationship" with his children. He expressed affection for her children, calling them "wonderful," and described Lopez as an "enormously important, tremendous person with a lot of integrity, who I adore and am grateful to."

Affleck has maintained a close relationship with Lopez's children, twins Emme and Max, from her marriage to Marc Anthony. He was recently seen attending an Ariana Grande concert in Los Angeles with his and Lopez's children, reflecting continued family ties after their separation.

Lopez and Affleck have been noted as high-profile co-parenting ex-partners, frequently speaking publicly about their support for their children while pursuing their respective careers.

Earlier in the month, Lopez unveiled her new $18 million home in Hidden Hills, California. She purchased the sprawling estate last year, following her 2024 split from Affleck. The singer spent a year renovating the 8,600-square-foot property, which features five bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, a home theater, a guest house, a pool house, a swimming pool, and equestrian facilities.

The home, previously owned by musician John Fogerty, is situated on 2.5 acres and is fully gated, with mature trees providing privacy. Neighbors in the exclusive enclave include Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner. Lopez moved into the home in May and has described it as her "own Barbie dreamhouse."


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