Jeremy Renner denied that he and Jessica Simpson ever dated, flirted or had any intention to do any of those things. Oh, sigh. Isn’t this always the case with Jessica? She’s seen talking to somebody and immediately rumors are shot down in an almost embarrassing manner? Poor, J. Simp.

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As usmagazine.com reports, Renner and Simpson share a hairstylist in common. So that was it. They were just talking hair. Like always with Jessica.

But Renner – who brought his mom to the Oscars Sunday – told UsMagazine.com Sunday at the Governor’s Ball that he only met Simpson, 29, for “three minutes. Her hair stylist [Ken Paves] did my mom’s hair so we were talking about that — and then all of a sudden we’re dating!” he told Us.

Asked if he’s seeing anyone, he told Us, “I’m single — and looking!”

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