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EXCLUSIVE: Jimmy Kimmel on Ben Affleck: "Our Love Speaks for Itself"
Tuesday February 26, 2008


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After releasing the raunchy video "I'm F--king Ben Affleck," Jimmy Kimmel can't stop gushing over his new A-list beau.

“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."

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."

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."

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.”

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."

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."

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PagePosted by Alissa R at 11:28 am ET     Permanent Link | 63 Comments
Categories: Ben Affleck | Brad Pitt | Jimmy Kimmel | Rebecca Romijn


5:30 AM David Chase Says:

If I'd known Jimmy was so much fun, I'd have cast him on the "Sopranos"......SHEESH!!

6:40 PM Anonymous Says:

If these were straight people pretending to be gay, I could see how it would be offensive. But like some have pointed out, many (if not all) in the video are closeted gays and bi's. That's why it's funny. It's a huge inside joke that homophobes won't ever get because they can't accept a gay male lead playing a hetero love interest.

12:53 AM Dave Says:

9:38 AM Jules Says:

To 12:52 PM Bec : No, that's not James Lesure.

11:16 PM Anonymous Says:

12:04 You are a world class idiot.

5:38 PM Iz Says:

12:04: So according to your line of thinking, a father kissing his baby son is gay? You're so small. Get a life. Let's not forget one thing: these videos are mostly a joke between Kimmel, Silverman ad Damon. We just happen to be spectators. So whatever they do, or how they choose to do it, it's their bloody business. Besides, they're funny!

12:04 PM Anonymous Says:

My, some gays are so defensive. It seems they LOVE the debut of videos like this one, where closet gays pretend to pretend to be gay, but then they cannot stand it when someone actually points out that the stars in it are closet gays. Hypocrites, why don't you take a pill for your hyperemotionality and tell the truth? You know these people are closet gays/bi and are pretending to pretend. Just admit it. When you deny the obvious, it only reinforces stereotypes of you.

It has nothing to do with homophobia. It is about honesty. People can see through your "it's only a joke" line. The ostensible purpose of the video is irrelevant. Straight men do not kiss each other, and these stars are trying to bring homosexuality into the mainstream. Some have even said as much. Just admit it. Sneakiness is unattractive.

1:19 AM YESORL Says:

LOL..he is not a gay.I have seen his photo on a celebrity and millionaire dating site named "Searching Millionaire dot com".Seems he has joined it for several months now.

1:08 AM MK Says:

This is more than hilarious!
Everybody involved has a great sense of humor :)

11:38 PM Anonymous Says:

Yeah, I hope Jennifer Garner and Matt Damon's wife make something like this too. This is freaking funny!!! I was laughing so hard when I watched this. If I thought Sarah and Matt's video were funny, this is even funnier. But I still couldn't choose what I love more between these two.

11:11 PM Chantal Says:

can y`all get us some news on Tori Spelling please and her cute family...she just wrote a book or something..they are so cute...her baby is soooooo cute...

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9:24 PM Anonymous Says:

Hey 7:50, I totally agree with you, this is so funny and when I saw Josh Groban I just about fell over.....relax others this is just for entertainment....YOU DON'T LIKE IT DON'T WATCH IT :-)

8:23 PM yuyoe Says:

he is not a gay.I have seen his photo on a celebrity and millionaire dating site named "Searching Millionaire dot com".Seems he has joined it for several months now.

8:04 PM Anonymous Says:

I'M SORRY, this might sound reallllly stupid but will someone tell me if this is real or fake??????????????????????

7:51 PM Jennifer Says:

Why the hell does it say oscar myer weeners on the home page?

7:50 PM Anonymous Says:

These videos are absolutely hilarious! I especially got a kick out of classicly trained, Josh Groban, participating. Hearing that voice sing 'I'm f&%^*#g Ben Affleck was beyond funny. Hopefully, Sarah & Jimmy will continue to try and 'one-up' each other.

7:48 PM Anonymous Says:

VOTE FOR HILLARY OHIO AND TEXAS!!!!!!!!!

7:45 PM Anonymous Says:

Though both videos are geat, this one is by far one of the most hilarious things I have ever seen. Kimmel/Affleck crushed the Silverman/Damon video!! They say revenge is best served cold, well this was served HOTT!!! Congrats Jimmy and Ben on your new "relationship"!

7:20 PM Anonymous Says:

VOTE HILLARY !!!!!!!!!!!
TEXAS AND OHIO!!!!!!!!

6:48 PM Buzz Says:

I loved Jimmy's revenge - Sarah's was funny, but Jimmy really outdid himself - hilarious!!! Love the cameos by the big stars - shows they're not all snobbish & love to get in on the action for fun.

6:42 PM Anonymous Says:

i think it would be funny if matt and ben's wives come together and make a video call your f@*$#!*% each other.

6:39 PM Anonymous Says:

Best video since d*ck in a box!!!

6:35 PM Anonymous Says:

Jimmy Kimmel is right, his love for Ben Affleck speaks for it's self.

6:35 PM Anonymous Says:

The I'm f@ucking Matt Damon & Ben Affleck videos were both funny! I don't think I could choose between either one of them.

6:07 PM Anonymous Says:

eww!

5:58 PM Anonymous Says:

Dear 12:27,
The response made was the most ridiculous thing I have read. I highly doubt many people share your point of view of death over kissing someone of the same sex. Too bad closed minds don't come with closed mouths. You are honestly an embarrassement to the country. People fall in love with a person, not a gender.

5:30 PM Anonymous Says:

What a slow day. Where is Brit?

3:22 PM Anonymous Says:

OMG I can't wait to see the sex tape!! It is so going to be HOTT!! YEOW!!! I hope Brad Pitt is in it too!!

3:04 PM Anonymous Says:

Yay for man love!

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