Ben Affleck Won a Million Dollars
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Key Points:
- Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding won $1 million on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," celebrating enthusiastically after correctly answering the final question about turkeys pardoned by a U.S. president.
- The prize money will be donated to Affleck's Eastern Congo Initiative, a foundation supporting community-based organizations in a region affected by war.
- Affleck's win follows his close friend Matt Damon's victory on the same show last year, with host Jimmy Kimmel playfully comparing the two throughout the episode.
- The celebratory moment included a giant check presentation and confetti, highlighting Affleck's excitement and commitment to a charitable cause.
