Thursday July 30, 2026- Ben Affleck has claimed the top $1 million prize on the U.S. edition of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, teaming up with Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding in a standout performance.
The pair answered every question correctly, overcoming the show's toughest challenges to secure the jackpot. Their victory marks one of the rare occasions a celebrity team has reached the top prize on the popular quiz show.
The final moments of the game were filled with suspense as Affleck and Ding relied on strategic use of their remaining lifelines.
Their winning answer came on a difficult question about the names of U.S. presidential Thanksgiving turkeys, with host Jimmy Kimmel's "Ask the Host" lifeline helping steer them toward the correct response. The dramatic finish sparked celebrations in the studio as the duo secured the million-dollar prize.
Affleck announced that the entire $1 million prize will be donated to the Eastern Congo Initiative, the nonprofit organization he co-founded to support community development projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The victory not only showcased his knowledge and teamwork but also delivered a significant boost to charitable efforts, turning an entertaining television appearance into meaningful support for communities in need.
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