Jennifer Lopez, 54, Steps Out With Her New Boyfriend And Everyone Wants to Know Who He Is - beauty

A smile might be interpreted as happiness.

A serious expression might be described as sadness.

A new outfit might become a statement.

And being seen with another person could instantly become a romance rumor.

But real life is rarely that simple.

Her Divorce From Ben Affleck Remained a Major Story

The speculation surrounding Lopez's London appearance cannot be separated from the broader story of her marriage to Ben Affleck.

Their relationship had already experienced an extraordinary journey.

The pair first became a major celebrity couple in the early 2000s, attracting enormous media attention before eventually going their separate ways.

Years later, they reunited.

Their second chance at romance became one of the biggest celebrity relationship stories of its time.

Their eventual marriage seemed to represent a remarkable second chapter.

But relationships can change, even after seemingly perfect reunions.

As reports of difficulties emerged, their marriage once again became the subject of intense public discussion.