July 30, 2026: Ben Affleck has joined the exclusive list of celebrities to win the $1 million grand prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Teaming up with Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding, the actor successfully answered the show’s toughest questions, securing the top prize for Affleck’s nonprofit, the Eastern Congo Initiative.
HOLR breaks down the story here.
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Ben Affleck and Jamie Ding Take Home $1 Million
Affleck and Ding worked their way through the trivia competition before reaching the final $1 million question. Along the way, they used several lifelines, including Ask the Host and Phone-a-Friend, as they tackled one of the trickiest questions of the season.
The pair’s victory makes Affleck one of the few celebrity contestants to claim the show’s top prize during the Jimmy Kimmel-hosted revival.
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The $1 Million Question
The question that ultimately decided the game asked:
Which of these turkey names has never been used in a U.S. presidential turkey pardon?
The possible answers were:
- Peanut Butter & Jelly
- Tater & Tot
- Mac & Cheese
- Spaghetti & Meatball
After using their remaining lifelines and weighing their options, Affleck and Ding selected Spaghetti & Meatball—and it was the correct answer, earning them the $1 million prize.
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Playing for Charity
Rather than playing for personal winnings, Affleck and Ding competed on behalf of the Eastern Congo Initiative, the nonprofit organization Affleck co-founded to support community-led development projects in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Their victory means the organization will receive the full $1 million prize.
The episode also featured playful banter between Affleck, Ding, and host Jimmy Kimmel, making the dramatic finish one of the season’s most memorable moments.
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FAQs
Did Ben Affleck win Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Yes. Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding won the $1 million grand prize while playing for charity.
What was the $1 million question?
The final question asked which turkey name had never been used in a U.S. presidential turkey pardon.
What was the correct answer?
The correct answer was Spaghetti & Meatball.
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