ACTOR-director Ben Affleck has said dating is not a “big priority” in his life at present, as he addressed rumours that he was being set up with singer Shakira following his divorce from Jennifer Lopez, according to People. Affleck, 54, spoke about his love life while attending the Los Angeles premiere of his film Animals. “I work a lot and I see my kids,” Affleck said in an interview. “There’s not a lot of room” outside of that and his work, he added.“I’m not running around.” Affleck also responded to recent comments by The V i e w h o s t A n a Navarro, who claimed she had attempted to set him up with Shakira after his split from Lopez. Navarro had acknowledged that she had “never met” Affleck. “I hear s--- like that honestly first from people like you,” Affleck told the reporter.

 

“I swear to God, I never heard that in my whole life.” Affleck admitted that he often hears rumours about his personal life, adding that speculation could stem from the number of single men in the public eye. “I often hear rumours, and I think it’s because, how many single [men]... some people gossip. Stuff gets made up. I don’t really ever get set up, really,” he said. Reflecting on his current phase of life, Affleck said he is content with his priorities, particularly his children and work. “I'm good and I'm happy. I know what my priorities are. You can’t have two things that are the most important in your life. For me, that’s the kids,” he said. The filmmaker added,“I have my work, which I love. I’m where I’m at and I’m great.Who knows what adventures life will bring? I’m open to it, but I’m not trying to chase anything.”