Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Ben Affleck Reflects on Argo Oscar Snub
Ben Affleck recently talked about how he felt when he didn't get nominated for an Oscar for his movie 'Argo' in 2013.
Even though the movie won Best Picture, he wasn't nominated for Best Director or Best Actor.
He said it was embarrassing and awkward, especially since everyone thought he would get nominated.
He also joked that maybe his new movie, 'Animals,' will have a different outcome at the Oscars.
Ben Affleck admitted that not being nominated for Best Director or Best Actor for 'Argo' was embarrassing.
Argo won Best Picture at the 2013 Oscars but Affleck was snubbed in major categories.
Affleck said people kept telling him he would get nominated, making the snub harder.
He found himself constantly answering questions about the snub instead of celebrating his wins.
Affleck is working on a new crime thriller titled 'Animals' and joked about the Oscars going differently this time.
- Who
- Ben Affleck
- What
- Reflects on Oscar snub for Argo
- When
- During a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
- Where
- United States
- Why
- To discuss the awkward moment of not receiving nominations for Best Director or Best Actor despite winning Best Picture
- Film
- Argo
- Year
- 2013
- Oscar Wins
- Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Film Editing
- Affleck's Roles
- Director, Actor, Co-Writer
- Upcoming Project
- Animals (Crime Thriller)
- Cast Members
- Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington, Steven Yeun, Ray Fisher