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Ben Affleck experienced 'massive embarrassment' after Argo Oscars snub
- On Monday, January 5, Ben Affleck reflected on being snubbed for a Best Director Oscar for Argo during Jimmy Kimmel Live!, calling it a `massive embarrassment`.
- Back in 2013, Affleck was widely expected to be nominated for Best Director after winning Golden Globes and BAFTAs, raising anticipation for a 2013 Academy Awards nod.
- Waking that morning, Ben Affleck said he discovered the omission and felt a `massive embarrassment`, then faced about 500 people on the 18th Critics' Choice Awards red carpet pressing him about the snub.
- Ultimately, Argo won the Oscar for Best Picture despite Ben Affleck missing directing and acting nods, and Affleck said the negative moment turned positive as he thanked the Academy and collected more awards.
- Kimmel referenced Affleck's Oscars snub while promoting The Rip, saying `Every time I act with Matt is a humbling experience because I learn to appreciate further just how good an actor he is`, as Affleck praised Damon.
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Ben Affleck admits 'massive embarrassment' over Oscars Best Director snub for 'Argo'
The actor reflects on one of his career lows when he was snubbed for an Academy Award nomination.
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