Hollywood star Ben Affleck has achieved a rare milestone by winning the $1 million top prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire alongside trivia champion Jamie Ding, with the winnings going towards charity.
The pair competed on the celebrity edition of the long-running quiz show, combining Affleck’s entertainment experience with Ding’s reputation as a skilled trivia competitor. Their performance saw them successfully navigate increasingly difficult questions before reaching the final million-dollar challenge.
The decisive final question involved identifying the name that was not among turkeys pardoned by US presidents. After considering their options and using available lifelines, the team trusted the answer they selected and secured the jackpot.
Affleck and Ding’s victory was achieved for the Eastern Congo Initiative, a nonprofit organisation co-founded by Affleck that focuses on supporting communities and development projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The win adds Affleck’s name to a small group of celebrity contestants who have reached the top prize on the show’s charity editions. Previous celebrity winners have included other high-profile figures who used their winnings to support charitable causes.
The episode also attracted attention because of the combination of entertainment and intellectual competition, with viewers praising the teamwork between the actor and the experienced quiz competitor.
