Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million Prize on ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,’ One Year After Matt Damon Did the Same
Ben Affleck is the latest star to secure the top prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. During the second episode of the current season, Affleck joined forces with Jeopardy champion Jamie Ding to navigate the high-stakes trivia game.
The pair successfully answered the final question to win $1 million for the Eastern Congo Initiative. This organization is a U.S.-based group that provides grants and advocacy for the people living in the African region. Affleck is the fifth winner under host Jimmy Kimmel, following a string of successful celebrity contestants.
The road to the grand prize included a tense final round regarding presidential turkey pardons. With two lifelines used and no certainty on the correct answer, Affleck relied on a recommendation from host Jimmy Kimmel. The gamble paid off, confirming that Spaghetti & Meatball was the correct choice.
This victory arrives exactly one year after Matt Damon and Ken Jennings claimed the same prize on the program. The trend of celebrity winners continues to draw attention to both the game show and the various charities supported by the contestants.