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Ben Affleck Says Dating Is Not a Priority

Affleck prioritizes parenting, work, personal stability over dating as he promotes his new film.

Overview

  • During recent red-carpet interviews for his film Animals, Affleck told Entertainment Tonight that dating currently holds little space in his life.
  • He said his three children come first and that his filmmaking work is his next priority.
  • Affleck added that he is open to love in the future but is not actively looking for a relationship.
  • The comments accompany promotion for Animals, which Affleck directed and stars in and which is set to debut in select cinemas and on Netflix on October 9, 2026.
  • He has discussed family dynamics in public appearances, including a Jimmy Kimmel Live! anecdote where one child teased him about being a 'relationship expert,' underscoring how parenting shapes his personal choices.