Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Affleck Denies Shakira Dating Rumors After Lopez Divorce
Ben Affleck was asked about a rumor that he might date singer Shakira.
He said he had never heard of the rumor before reporters asked him about it.
The story says Ana Navarro had mentioned trying to introduce them after Affleck and Jennifer Lopez split.
Affleck said he is busy working and spending time with his children.
He also said dating is not a big priority for him right now.
Affleck and Lopez married in 2022.
Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, and the divorce was finalized in January 2025.
Affleck was discussing the rumor at a Los Angeles premiere for his film Animals.
Ben Affleck denied hearing that he had been linked romantically to Shakira.
The rumor followed remarks by The View co-host Ana Navarro, who said she had tried to set them up after Affleck split from Jennifer Lopez.
At the Los Angeles premiere of Animals on October 2, Affleck said he works a lot, sees his children, and is not running around.
Affleck said dating is not a big priority and that he rarely gets set up.
Lopez filed for divorce on August 20, 2024; the divorce was finalized in January 2025, according to the article.
- Who
- Ben Affleck, in response to rumors linking him with Shakira after his divorce from Jennifer Lopez.
- What
- Affleck denied having heard of the reported romantic link and said dating is not a big priority.
- When
- He addressed the rumors at the Animals premiere on October 2; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- The red-carpet premiere was in Los Angeles, California.
- Why
- He was asked by an Entertainment Tonight reporter about speculation reportedly prompted by Ana Navarro's comments.
- Film
- Animals
- Animals premiere
- October 2 in Los Angeles; the year is not specified in the article.
- Reported Netflix release
- October 9; the year is not specified in the article.
- Affleck's response
- He said he had never heard of the Shakira rumor.
- Affleck's dating priority
- He said dating is not a big priority in his life right now.
- Lopez divorce filing
- August 20, 2024.
- Divorce finalization
- January 2025.