Ben Affleck Wins Acting Award. Seriously.

The Gossip wonders: now that Ben Affleck has been rewarded for acting, will he at least thank the media?

After blaming journalists for his recently lousy career, Affleck just saw his fortunes soar in the opposite direction.

In Hollywoodland, the actor plays early Superman star George Reeves. The movie may not have been number-one at the box office, but Affleck was apparently the top actor at the Venice Film Festival.

The Good Will Hunting star took home the Coppa Volpi as best male actor when the Venice awards were announced, joining The Queen star Helen Mirren, who took the Coppa Volpi for best female actor.

We have to admit, we didn't see this award coming. Should Kevin Federline clear room on his mantel for an Emmy now? An Oscar for Mischa Barton?

The possibilities are limitless.