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Ben Affleck displayed a talented range of emotions today while shooting a scene for his upcoming political thriller State of Play outside Washington D.C.’s Environmental Protection Agency. The 39-year-old has been shuttling back and forth between his L.A.-based wife Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet to the D.C. shoots where he stars as a U.S. Congressman caught up in scandal when his mistress is found dead under suspicious circumstances.
The flick had been delayed for months after its leading stars Brad Pitt and Edward Norton bowed out at the last minute. They were eventually replaced by Russell Crowe and Ben, respectively.
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“Our love speaks for itself,†Kimmel tells Usmagazine.com.
The video — shot last week at L.A.’s Roosevelt hotel and in an L.A. recording studio — became a YouTube sensation after it debuted following the
Oscars early Monday morning.
Kimmel executive producer Jill Leiderman tells Us the idea came from Kimmel and his director and was “completely fueled by revenge†after Kimmel’s girlfriend Sarah Silverman released the video “I’m F–king Matt Damon†last month.
“Sarah and Matt’s piece aired on a Thursday, and that Friday, Jimmy came into the office and said, ‘We have to get to Ben Affleck, like, right away!’†Leiderman tells Us. “So I reached out to his representation, and by Sunday, Ben was locked.â€
Was Kimmel nervous about smooching Affleck?
“I don’t think there was any fear there,†Leiderman says. “I think there’s nothing but love there.â€
The clip featured A-listers like Cameron Diaz making obscene gestures and Harrison Ford blowing Affleck and Kimmel a kiss. “Once Jimmy and Ben were ready to come out to the world, they got the support of their famous friends,†Leiderman says.
As for casting Brad Pitt, who plays a deliveryman, Leiderman tells Us, “We needed to include people who would resonate in Matt’s life, and Brad seemed like the perfect accomplice.â€
Rebecca Romijn tells Us she was more than happy to sign on.
“It was so exciting to help celebrate their love for one another,†Romijn tells Us. “They make a beautiful couple.â€
Adds Joan Jett, who sings in the video: “If Jimmy and Ben can find lasting happiness together, I’d be glad to sing at their wedding. Good thing Ben’s from Massachusetts.â€
Now with their two dueling videos, can Kimmel and Damon ever be friends?
“Jimmy and Matt will reach out to one another,†Leiderman jokes, “but right now, emotions are running raw.â€
I just love how that video came about!!! Leave it to Jimmy Kimmel to know how to get revenge!
Hopefully someday Jimmy Kimmel will get to f*ck Matt Damon!!!
BTW I want to know how the “women†in their life feel about this. I am dying to know how Sarah Silverman, Luciana Barroso, Jennifer Garner and Matt Damon feel about all of this!!!
UPDATE: Billboard has even more info how Kimmel got to f*ck Affleck!!!
Affleck’s consent lead to Harrison Ford’s involvement — he was a fan of Silverman and Damon’s video, apparently — which then lead to Brad Pitt’s cameo as the delivery guy who presents Affleck and Kimmel with a cake celebrating their love.
Scott Igoe, head of music booking for the show, said that once Pitt was on board, he reached out to the musicians who had appeared previously on the show and had proven themselves to be good sports. Within 24 hours, he had the Maddens, Gray and Wentz on board — and had really ticked off Ashlee Simpson, who wanted to participate but was unable to because she was on tour, he says.
“Basically, we devised the list: ‘Who has been on the show in the past that we really like?’†Igoe says.
The music for the song was written by Kimmel’s bandleader Cleto Escobedo, with the lyrics devised by Kimmel, Kimmel’s brother, John, and the show’s writing staff. The video was filmed in two days the week before it aired at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel and Henson Studios in Hollywood.
“Half the e-mails I’ve gotten the day after have been from publicists so disappointed that their clients weren’t in it,†Igoe says, mentioning Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Paul McCartney.
Whether the song will be released as an official download is up to ABC, Leiderman says, but she promises they’ll make the appropriate inquiries to see if they can get a single put out.
Igoe, meanwhile, has his sight set on a bling-ier outcome. “Hey, if ‘D*ck in a Box’ can win an Emmy, why can’t we?†he asks.
Here is to hoping that all the f*cking that has gone on on Jimmy Kimmel Live! will lead to an Emmy because he so deserves one!!!

SURE, Sarah Silverman bragged about sleeping with Matt Damon, but where’s the love for Ben Affleck? Last week, Silverman surprised her boyfriend, Jimmy Kimmel, on his show with a music video called “I’m [Bleep]ing Matt Damon,” featuring Silverman and the “Bourne Identity” star singing together about their faux affair. Now Kimmel is striking back with a song called “I’m [bleep]ing Ben Affleck.” Our source told us the video for this song, set to the theme of “We Are the World,” will star Affleck, Robin Williams, Don Cheadle, Harrison Ford, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz.
Actress Jennifer Garner, 35, takes her daughter Violet Anne, 2, to the farmer’s market in Brentwood on Sunday. Jennifer entertained Violet with a dollar bill, snacks and by tickling her throughout their afternoon. Dad is actor Ben Affleck, 35.
Photos by Flynet.
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Violet rides in a Bugaboo Gecko in black ($679).
Violet is wearing Ecco Kids Jack Adventure in Espresso/Espresso ($76).
In her hair is a Clip Fairy strawberry barrette ($4).
Actor Ben Affleck, 35, takes daughter Violet Anne, 2, to Starbucks in Brentwood, CA, on Saturday. The father-daughter duo picked up iced tea, a snack and Tic Tacs. Mom is actress Jennifer Garner, 35.
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Violet wears Nowali striped knit moccasins ($24).
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If you have ever wanted to know what Jenna Fischer is like as a person, this photo says it all.
Although she is not sporting a smile, I think we all know how kind Eliza Dushku can be, so I’ll let it pass this time.
Looky, looky. Although she does seem to be saying, “don’t get too close.”
Molly Sims back on the runway for a good cause.
Wow, it must be Friday because I am actually going to type the words that Jessica Alba looks good.
Even Heidi Klum got back on the runway, and looks amazing as usual.
This shirt is so sheer, I can almost guess what sex the baby is.
I wasn’t going to post this photo of Gwyneth Paltrow because it really isn’t all that great, but then I saw her leg. Look at how skinny this woman is. Her legs are like twigs.
Rufus Wainwright in Melbourne.
Rosario Dawson looks so much better now that she doesn’t always have to be with Rose McGowan in every photo.
Nicole Kidman has the baby of baby bumps.
Liza. Kind of says it all. She is one of the first people who you could just say the first name and everyone would know who you were referring to. She looks fabulous. Did I ever tell you the one about how I accidentally had her credit card for like a week? We were eating at the same place and the waiters switched cards. Neither of us noticed. When I think about it now, I am more shocked that she actually had to pay for a meal. Liza should never have to pay.
I am not a big fan of posting celebrity kids unless they are with the celebrity and then only rarely unless it is Suri, but I think one post of Michael Jackson’s children is newsworthy. Do they even look like him? He did donate the sperm right?

New hair style and promoting a new product leaves me the choice of either putting Ali Larter at the top or getting my ass kicked. For such a skinny thing, she really is strong. Not like Planes Trains And Automobiles “last baby came out sideways” strong, but still, very strong.
One of the things that celebrity parents really have to focus on is teaching their children product placement at an early age. Violet now has been paid enough by the Wrigley folks to pay for college.
The newly engaged Jason Biggs. Congratulations. Make that engagement last pal because after the fifth or sixth engagement, they lose their luster.
It’s hard to believe Eva Longoria came from such nice parents. The problem is I know she wasn’t adopted so somehow it did occur. Well, there are albinos in the world also. Shit happens. Wouldn’t it be hilarious if Eva was the spy?
To me David Beckham looks too skinny and his tattoos don’t match. That is all my envy could come up with.
Popular guess for spy. Christina Applegate is funny enough and witty enough. Hmmmm.
Rage Against The Machine - Melbourne
Peaches Geldof gets a tattoo in the same place as her mom.
When you invite Mike Tyson to a charity ball, this is what you get. I think he is just as surprised as the people in the room that he was invited to come promote a charity.
Wouldn’t be an Eva Longoria day without a little Mario Lopez.
She was a stalled Clear. Now she’s a star, and it didn’t cost her a thing. They don’t work on commission people. Uh-huh. That’s why Nancy Cartwright just coughed up $10M to Scientology and bought herself a chance at being the next Mrs. Tom Cruise or J-Lo’s kids godparents or whatever the silent auction was for last week down at the center.
Teri Hatcher gets in bed with the Disney folks again. She does have quite the little scam going on here with the Disney folks. Usually she trots out her kid so that the average person knows why a 50 year old on a skin filled drama is out selling Disney.
My name is Luka. Well not really, but I did use to live on a second floor.
Ryan Gosling is honored by the folks in Santa Barbara. They sure did do a lot of honoring of men you all find attractive. Were there any women honored at all?

Reason #1 why there should be a show called I Hate The 80’s

A naturally beautiful Jennifer Garner and her daughter Violet were spotted doing some house hunting in Pacific Palisades, Calif. on Thursday. Ben was also there but not pictured.
Jennifer Garner and her daughter Violet Anne Affleck were spotted at the supermarket in Brentwood, California Sunday morning. Looks like some Orbit gum in Violet’s hand.
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In her latest film role, Jennifer Garner, 35, plays an adoptive mother obsessing over preparing the baby’s nursery. However, the Juno star told Oprah yesterday that when it was time to make her personal picks in real life — for daughter Violet Anne Affleck, 2 — she made the wrong choices.
I did a horrible job picking the nursery. I picked stuff
that had no storage and immediately, you know, had a baby and all this
stuff came in and I said, ‘I need drawers. I need counters. I need
things — places to put things!’
Source: Oprah

Before marrying Katie Holmes and turning her into a zombie, Tom Cruise tried having relationships with Penelope Cruz and Sofia Vergara. He also unsuccessfully tried to land Ben Affleck’s current bride Jennifer Garner, according to Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography written by Princess Di biographer Andrew Morton. Us Weekly reports:
Morton writes that Cruise left messages on the Alias star’s voice mail in 2004 asking “if she knew what freedom was,” but his advances were rebuffed.
Tom Cruise’s pick-up line: Do you know what freedom is? I’m pretty sure it doesn’t involve standing on a step-stool that reads “Tommy’s Helper†to wash your hands. That’s just my educated guess. Of course, I can’t say I’ve ever felt the thrill of driving a car with alphabet blocks strapped to my feet, so maybe Tom Cruise knows something I don’t.
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