Affleck Vetoes Fan Worship at Capitol

Posted Jan 16th 2008 7:04PM by TMZ Staff

Looks like Ben Affleck isn't exactly a man of the people -- even though he's playing a Congressman in an upcoming movie.

Sources tell TMZ that Ben was in the Capitol building to research his role in next year's "State of Play," and while he met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members of the Massachusetts delegation, when it came to younger fans, he quickly filibustered the crowds. He signed a few autographs, but after a little while, says one cop, "He didn't want anybody around him" -- and had security fend off the squealing crowds.

We're also told that when he went to meet his Mass. brethren, he slipped into that Pahk-yah-cah accent. "It was cute," says a staffer. "His accent came out a little bit." Chowdah-head!

Filed under: Prez Election 2008

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1. he done did what?????

Posted at 7:43PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Jessica

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Posted at 7:44PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Bite Me...

3. I hope TMZ doesn't end today on this story! How bout Brit ODing, or wrapped around a tree in the gold Merc?!? Talk about ending on a low note!

Posted at 8:00PM on Jan 16th 2008 by No!!!

4. I BELIEVE HE WEARS A TOUPEE!!!!

Posted at 8:18PM on Jan 16th 2008 by NUMbnuts

5. WHAT A FOOL...........
WORSE ACTOR IN HOLLYWOOD; HELL HE EVEN MADE SUPERMAN LOOK LIKE CRAP!

Posted at 8:22PM on Jan 16th 2008 by WHAT

6. so what? why should he stand there all day and banter with a group of annoying strangers? hes not really running for office hes just acting as one!!!

Posted at 8:33PM on Jan 16th 2008 by RoughDaddy

7. Hi, TMZ copywriter-- this posting doesn't make sense. The word filibuster means to extend debate. (NY Sen. Al D'Amato once filibustered for 15 hours in a marathon session on the floor of the Senate. It was actually pretty entertaining. He read telephone books, staff directories, sang songs, etc. just to keep the filibuster going. He finally ended around 3 a.m.) Just thought you might like to know.

Posted at 8:40PM on Jan 16th 2008 by What?

8. A year ago Nancy Pelosi promised us she woudl have us out of Iraq by this time!

Instead, she has done nothing but request larger private jets and extragavant gourmet meals.

Even Cindy Sheehan would do a better job than Nancy Pelosi.

Posted at 9:00PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Nancy Pelosi only wants to pad her wallet!

9. I've always thought Ben was a jugheaded pooter.

Posted at 9:05PM on Jan 16th 2008 by dreamer

10. I actually work on Capitol Hill AND had my picture taken with him. He definitely did not want people around him.

Posted at 9:29PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Mike

11. HE SUCKS.

Posted at 9:53PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Dirty white Boy.

12. Gee. I wonder who he thinks buys the tickets to the movie theaters and rents the videos that ultimately pay his salary? What a conceited ass.

Posted at 10:35PM on Jan 16th 2008 by flemke

13. In his defense, he was there doing research for his job. He would've been detained all damn day signing autographs for everyone. I think the general public really expects WAY too much of actors/actresses. I can see signing autographs on the red carpet or out for an event type of thing but expecting them to do it 24/7 is crazy. I really don't get the autograph thing anyway.

Posted at 10:41PM on Jan 16th 2008 by clo

14. Not wanting people arond him then he absolutely should not be in public governemnt spaces causing problems that his celeberity status causes. Stay in Hollywierd. The arrogance is obscene.

Posted at 11:28PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Grace E.

15. This guy still gets paid to make movies? Why do the studios pay him when all his movies lose money? What a joke Hollywood is nowadays. And Ben....be nice to the fans...they pay your salary.

Posted at 11:39PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Nick

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