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'SNL' Season Finale Preview: Ben Affleck and Bill Hader Say Goodbye

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:52:32 +0000

Earlier this week sad news broke that 'SNL' vet Bill Hader would depart the series after Saturday's upcoming finale with Ben Affleck and Kanye West, potentially taking fellow veterans Jason Sudeikis and Fred Armisen with him. Whoever goes, Ben Affleck's upcoming introduction into the five-timer's club looks to continue the streak from Kristen Wiig, so check out the first promos inside!

'SNL' Preview: May Brings Kristen Wiig, Ben Affleck and Kanye West!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:15:22 +0000

Vince Vaughn's first 'SNL' hosting gig in over a decade might have felt a bit undercooked, something we're hoping two-time host and 'The Hangover Part 3' star Zach Galifianakis will fix in his May 4 outing, but it's the rest of 'SNL's' all-star May lineup that really brings the A game. Not only will beloved former cast member Kristen Wiig return to the 'SNL' stage for her first hosting gig, but so will Ben Affleck, with musical guest Kanye West! Preview 'SNL's' all-star May inside!

Ben Affleck Could Be Hanged for 'Argo' Says Former White House Analyst

Mike Sampson — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:42:06 +0000

Ben Affleck was not nominated as Best Director for 'Argo' (a film that would later go on to win Best Picture at the Oscars) and lots of people thought this was a big problem. But if a former Reagan-era White House Analyst is to believed, Affleck may have an even bigger problem: being hanged for war crimes.

Ben Affleck Shaved His Beard + Should Have Also Won Best Dad Ever at the 2013 Oscars [PHOTO]

Jessica Sager — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:30:39 +0000

Ben Affleck was snubbed for Best Director, but nabbed Best Picture for 'Argo' -- and his own daughter won an award of her own before the 2013 Oscars started.

Just before showtime, Affleck took his daughter, Violet, to a spelling bee.

Dude, we finally forgive you for 'Gigli.'

Quentin Tarantino, Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston + More Rocked Vanity Fair's 2013 Oscar Party [PHOTOS]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:05:05 +0000

The stars hit the party circuit after the 2013 Oscars, and one popular destination this year (and every year) is the Vanity Fair party -- where newly-minted winners of the coveted golden gods like Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Christoph Waltz and Daniel Day-Lewis showed off their hardware.

Also in attendance? Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Jennifer Aniston and a whole lot more.

Take a look.

Ben Affleck Won an Oscar + Our Hearts – The Daily Swoon

Britt Hayes — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 21:25:46 +0000

If you were watching the Oscars last night, and chances are that you were, then you totally saw that foxy Ben Affleck win Best Picture for 'Argo.' Let's take a moment to bask in his cuteness.

'Argo' Wins Best Picture at 2013 Oscars, Vindicating Ben Affleck Once and For All [VIDEO]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:18:43 +0000

Michelle Obama and Jack Nicholson, who, aside from their awesomeness couldn't be more different, announced the winner for Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars -- and it was none other than 'Argo.'

And though he could have, Ben Affleck didn't rub anyone's nose in it. He's a much better person than we are.

Ben Affleck and 'Argo' Win Top Prizes at the DGA Awards

Jacob Hall — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 11:13:00 +0000

Okay, this is just getting silly -- another major Hollywood award ceremony, another victory for Ben Affleck and 'Argo,' this time at the Director's Guild of America awards. If this was like any other year, Affleck would look like a shoe-in for the Oscar...except that he's not nominated. Which means that Affleck's repeated victories make this year's Academy Awards the hardest to predict in recent memory.

'Argo' Wins Big at Producer's Guild of America Awards

Jacob Hall — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:33:00 +0000

With each passing awards ceremony, the Academy's snubbing of Ben Affleck for Best Director looks increasingly ridiculous. Some thought that 'Argo' winning Best Picture and Best DIrector at the Golden Globes was something of a fluke, but now that the critically acclaimed box office hit has won big at the Producer's Guild of America awards, you may want to shuffle around your Oscar bets.

Ben Affleck Might Run for Senate Because That Will Totally Be Taken Seriously

Jessica Sager — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 13:00:01 +0000

In news that will further drive the point home that our government is doomed, Ben Affleck is considering a run for the U.S. Senate in Massachusetts. A source close to the ‘Argo’ actor revealed the horrifying idea to the Huffington Post. “Ben has been very active in Democratic Party politics for a long time and [...]

Ben Affleck Waxes Poetic About Those Miserable 'Bennifer' Years

Cassandra Rose — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:00:57 +0000

Poor Ben Affleck was much better off pre-Bennifer, back when he was just an actor from Boston who helped write 'Good Will Hunting' with his best bud Matt Damon.

Then along came big-butted succubus Jennifer Lopez -- and it all went to hell.

Ben Affleck Could Return to Dennis Lehane With 'Live By Night'

Damon Houx — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:00:41 +0000

It's been almost a decade since 'Gigli' nearly destroyed Ben Affleck's career, but in the time since Affleck went from leading man (of less than leading movies), to auteur as the writer/director behind 'Gone Baby Gone,' 'The Town' and this weekend's 'Argo.' And now he's already lining up his next gig.

Warner Bros. Wants Ben Affleck to Direct 'Justice League' Movie

Britt Hayes — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:28:54 +0000

Progress on a ‘Justice League‘ movie over at Warner Bros. has been bumpy for years now, but it looks like the studio is ready to make forward progress again as they’ve approached actor and director Ben Affleck to helm the film.

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck Expecting Third Child

Shauna Wright — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:30:26 +0000

Actress Jennifer Garner and her actor/director husband Ben Affleck, married since 2005, have announced they are expecting their third child.

In a one-line statement released Monday, the couple, both 39, said they are “thrilled” at the impending arrival, who will join big sisters Violet, 5, and Seraphina, 2.