Ben Affleck wins Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding
Actor Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding won $1 million on the game show 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' to support the Easter Congo Initiative. The pair successfully navigated the final question with the help of a lifeline after being unsure of the answer.
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Share article Ben Affleck has taken home the top prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire with the help of Jeopardy! champion Jamie Ding.
The duo teamed up to successfully secure $US1 million (approximately $1.4 million) to go toward Affleck’s Easter Congo Initiative .
The pair were left stumped when neither were sure on the correct answer to the final question. ABC/Hulu
Affleck joins the ranks of only four other teams who have won the quiz show during host Jimmy Kimmel ’s tenure, one of which includes close friend and Good Will Hunting co-star, Matt Damon .
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