Ben Affleck has never tried to sell the image of a perfect Hollywood lifestyle. The Oscar-winning actor often comes across as relaxed, honest, and surprisingly relatable. That reputation only grew stronger after a recent appearance on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire,” when he admitted he enjoys one of America's biggest fast food chains far more than many people expected.

The 53-year-old star actor’s confession came during the Season 5 premiere of the celebrity game show, which aired on July 22, 2026. Affleck teamed up with Jeopardy! Champion Jamie Ding to compete for money benefiting the Eastern Congo Initiative. The game featured plenty of laughs, but one simple question about McDonald's quickly stole the spotlight.

"Unless you specifically ask for more, which McDonald's sandwich is served with half a slice of cheese?" host Jimmy Kimmel asked. The choices included the McRib, McCrispy, Filet O Fish, and the Big Mac. Before answering, Affleck surprised the audience with a confession that instantly caught everyone's attention. He laughed and said, "I eat a lot of McDonald's, like a lot. All the time."

His admission also challenged the stereotype that celebrities only eat carefully planned meals. Affleck spoke like someone talking to friends instead of millions of television viewers. Fans quickly appreciated that level of honesty because it felt refreshingly normal.

The audience laughed along with Kimmel, who clearly enjoyed the unexpected answer. For many viewers, the biggest surprise was not that Affleck likes fast food. The surprise came from how casually he admitted it without trying to hide his enthusiasm. "I eat a lot of McDonald's, like a lot. All the time."

Even a McDonald’s Fan Can Miss a Trivia Question

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire / IG / Despite calling himself a regular customer, Affleck did not immediately know the answer. He and Jamie Ding discussed the options before deciding they needed some extra help.

The crowd strongly favored the Filet O Fish. Affleck admitted that was also the answer he had been considering, making the audience's vote an easy decision. The choice turned out to be correct, earning the pair $32,000 for charity and sending them safely to the next round.

The moment added another layer of humor to the episode. Someone who eats McDonald's all the time still cannot remember every menu detail. That made the exchange even more entertaining because it showed that even loyal customers cannot know every fast food fact.

Jimmy Kimmel kept the conversation light while Affleck laughed at himself. The exchange felt less like a tense game show question and more like friends joking during dinner. That relaxed chemistry helped turn a simple trivia question into one of the episode's biggest highlights.

"Unless you specifically ask for more, which McDonald's sandwich is served with half a slice of cheese?" The answer, of course, was the Filet O Fish. Thanks to that correct response, the team continued building money for the Eastern Congo Initiative, the nonprofit founded by Affleck to support community-based development projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Star’s Fast Food Habit Is Nothing New

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire / IG / Over the past several years, the “Good Will Hunting” star has been spotted at McDonald's on multiple occasions.

Those sightings have painted a picture of someone who genuinely enjoys grabbing familiar comfort food rather than chasing expensive trends.

In early 2023, photographers captured Affleck visiting a McDonald's drive-through with his child, Fin, where the pair shared fries. Later that same year, he and Jennifer Lopez were also seen leaving another McDonald's drive-through. Those outings helped reinforce the idea that his recent television confession simply confirmed what many fans already suspected.

McDonald's is not the only fast food chain Affleck enjoys. He has also shown affection for Jack in the Box and Raising Cane's over the years. His partnership with Dunkin' Donuts has become especially memorable, appearing in commercials that leaned into his love of coffee and everyday routines.