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Ben Affleck Thanks Jennifer Garner For Working On Their Marriage In Emotional Oscars Speech
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Jan. 28 2015, Updated 6:43 p.m. ET
Ben Affleck is one lucky man! Best Picture Oscar winner for Argo, married to Jennifer Garner and three scrumptious children.
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And eight years after tying the knot, the Boston native acknowledged that despite being one of the most beloved couples in Hollywood, their union actually takes a lot of work!
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Ben got emotional as he thanked Jennifer for working on their marriage through their ups and downs.
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"It is work but it's the best kind of work and there is nobody else I would rather do that kind of work with," the actor/director gushed on stage.
Ben also thanked his brood; Violet, Seraphina and Sam.
And although it being one of the most important days of his life, Ben showed what a family man he was by letting Jen stay at home to get ready for the event while he took Violet to a spelling bee competition where she walked away with her own trophy.
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His kids have been with him every step of award season as Ben has frequently been seen with their scribbles on his hand for good luck. What a gorgeous family!
Check out the pictures of Ben's big night, hanging with friend George Clooney and his morning spent with daughter Violet!
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1. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
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Ben Affleck admitted at 2013 Oscars that marriage to Jennifer Garner takes a lot of work.
2. Ben Affleck and daughter Violet
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Ben Affleck took daughter Violet to her spelling bee on Oscars morning
3. Ben Affleck
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Ben Affleck proudly shows off his Oscar for Best Picture
4. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been married for eight years
5. Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner
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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner have been married for eight years
6. Ben Affleck and George Clooney
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Ben Affleck and friend/producing partner George Clooney celebrate Argo win