Because of his myriad of philanthropic ventures and history of political activism, speculation arose that Affleck would be tapped to run for the vacant Senate seat in Massachusetts left by now current Secretary of State John Kerry.

However, the Hollywood star quickly quelled the rumors through a post on his Facebook page.

Pictured: Secretary of State John Kerry (left) talked with Affleck (right) during a meeting with members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Dec. 19, 2012, in Washington, DC.