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Ben Affleck Recalls "Massive Embarrassment" of Oscars Director Snub

Ben Affleck has described the "massive embarrassment" he felt after being snubbed for a Best Director Oscar nomination in 2013 for his film 'Argo', despite the movie winning Best Picture. He recounted the awkwardness of facing questions about the snub on the red carpet at other awards shows. Affleck compared his experience to watching Leonardo DiCaprio miss out on an award at the recent Critics' Choice ceremony. The actor also expressed deep admiration for his frequent collaborator and friend Matt Damon's masterful, realistic acting style.

Key Points: Ben Affleck on Oscars Snub Embarrassment

  • Recalls 2013 Oscars Best Director snub
  • Felt embarrassment from constant nomination hype
  • Compares feeling to Leonardo DiCaprio's award loss
  • Praises Matt Damon's "understated" acting mastery
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Ben Affleck recollects 'massive embarrassment' after his Oscars snub

Ben Affleck opens up about the "massive embarrassment" of his Best Director Oscars snub for 'Argo' and praises Matt Damon's acting.

Ben Affleck recollects 'massive embarrassment' after his Oscars snub
"It's a massive embarrassment. - Ben Affleck"

Los Angeles, Jan 6

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck has spoken up on the "massive embarrassment" that hit him after he was snubbed in the Best Director category at the Oscars.

The 53-year-old star was widely expected to be nominated in 2013 for helming the thriller 'Argo', which won the Best Picture award, reports 'Female First UK'.

However, the actor admitted that it was tough to miss out after constantly being told that he would be up for the award.

Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Ben said, "It was the year, the horrible thing of everyone telling you, 'You're gonna get nominated, you're gonna get nominated for director'. And so, of course, I wake up that morning, and sure enough, and, by the way, it's not (unlike) any other morning that I had not been nominated for Best Director. But all of a sudden, it's a massive embarrassment. I woke up and people (said), 'You didn't get nominated'".

Kimmel explained that he had thought of Ben as he watched Leonardo DiCaprio miss out on the Best Actor prize to Timothee Chalamet at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday, even though his film One Battle After Another won the awards for Best Picture and Best Director.

The 58-year-old TV host said, "I was thinking, boy, he's got so many better places to be. And the movie wins Best Picture. The director Paul Thomas Anderson wins Best Director, and then he doesn't win. And I'm thinking he must be so p***** that (he had to leave) whatever he got airlifted from, a yacht somewhere, and couldn't be there anymore. He came to lose".

As per 'Female First UK', Ben Affleck confessed that he "felt" similar when he fielded questions about his Argo snub on the red carpet at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards.

The actor said, "It seemed like there were 500 people dying to talk to me. And every single one of them (said), 'Hi, so the snub.' What do you say to that? 'Ha, ha, ha, yeah. It's a bummer'".

Ben once again teams up with his childhood friend Matt Damon in the new action thriller film The Rip and loves getting to work with his "understated" pal.

He told GQ magazine, "Every time I act with Matt is a humbling experience because I learn to appreciate further just how good an actor he is. He is so understated, so real and so honest, it's the opposite of a 'showy' performance, and I think what he does is more difficult. When you know someone as long as I've known Matt, you develop a pretty good sense of what is real and what isn't and it's almost impossible to catch Matt acting".

"He is really a master of realism and it's something I deeply admire about him. One of many things", he added.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Argo was a fantastic film, and he deserved the nomination. But honestly, this is a classic first-world problem. So many talented directors in India and around the world never get any recognition. He's still incredibly successful. Perspective matters! 😊
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Aman W
His friendship with Matt Damon is the real story here. That's what we value in our culture too - long-lasting bonds and mutual respect. "Jodi No. 1" of Hollywood! More than awards, having a friend who makes you better is the true win.
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Sarah B
I appreciate his honesty. It's human to feel disappointed when expectations are built up. The media creates this hype and then the person is left to deal with the fallout. Must be awkward on the red carpet with everyone asking about the "snub".
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while I understand his feelings, this article feels a bit out of touch. Talking about an award snub from over a decade ago when there are so many current issues? Maybe it's a slow news day for entertainment. His new film with Damon sounds fun though.
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Nisha Z
The part about learning from his friend is so relatable. We all have that one friend who inspires us to be better. Awards come and go, but true friendship and professional respect are forever. Looking forward to 'The Rip'!

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