United Kingdom, March 18 -- Farrah Franklin enjoyed "a few friendly outings" with Terrence Howard but insists there was "nothing romantic".

The former Destiny's Child star has opened up after the Hustle and Flow actor, 57, claimed he once turned down the chance to date Beyonce and instead "ended up talking to" a different member of the Survivor hitmakers.

He told the PBD Podcast: "You know, I had a chance to date Beyonce early on.

"We had a conversation, you know, and I ended up talking to the other girl inside of, you know, Destiny['s Child]. The girl with the blue eyes."

The Empire star didn't name which band member he dated, or when it happened, besides claiming it was "very, very long ago".

Now, Farrah - who was briefly a member ...