Michael B. Jordan wins the Best Actor Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards for his dual role in 'Sinners.' He delivered an emotional speech, thanking his collaborators, family, and Black trailblazers in Hollywood.
Michael B. Jordan , winner of the Best Actor Award for “ Sinners ”, poses in the press room during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Michael B. Jordan took home the Best Actor Oscar for his powerhouse dual role in “ Sinners ” as Smoke and Stack, delivering a heartfelt speech that left the room in awe.
Michael B. Jordan attends the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. “God is good,” Jordan started, visibly moved after receiving a standing ovation at the 98th Academy Awards. “Momma, what’s up? Y’all know how I feel about my mother. My father’s here. My dad came in from Ghana.” Delroy Lindo, Donna Jordan, Michael B. Jordan, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. In his acceptance speech, Jordan also thanked his longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler for “betting on the culture and betting on original ideas and artistry and amazing person I’m so honored to call you a collaborator and a friend.” The 39-year-old actor gave a powerful nod to Black trailblazers in Hollywood, saying, “I stand here because of the people who came before me,” shouting out previous black Best Actor winners Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, and Will Smith, as well as Best Actress winner Halle Berry, calling them “giants” and “greats.” Michael B. Jordan accepts the Actor in a Leading Role award for "Sinners" onstage during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. “Thank you everybody in this room and everybody at home support me on my career,” Jordan added. “I feel it. I know you guys only want me to do well and I want to do that because you guys have bet on me. Thank you for betting on me. I’m gonna keep stepping up and keep being the best version of myself.” Delroy Lindo, Donna Jordan, Michael B. Jordan, and Ryan Coogler attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Ryan Coogler, Jayme Lawson, Wunmi Mosaku, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, Zinzi Coogler, Ruth E. Carter, Hannah Beachler, Shunika Terry-Jennings and Michael B. Jordan attend the 2026 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. This marks Jordan’s first Oscar nomination and first win. The actor, who started acting at 12 years old, brought his entire family to the ceremony, including his parents Donna and Michael A. Jordan and siblings Khalid and Jamila, sharing this milestone moment with them. In “Sinners,” Jordan masterfully played twin owners of a Delta juke joint caught in a brutal 1930s Mississippi vampire apocalypse — one fighting to survive, the other turned by the darkness. { } Michael B. Jordan, winner of the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award for "Sinners" and Ryan Coogler, winner of Best Writing for "Sinners" pose in the press room during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Speaking backstage about his craft, Jordan revealed the mental work behind portraying two distinct characters, “I write a lot of journals I did a lot of chakra work, you know, on their childhood trauma Smoke is quiet, a protector. Stack is light, buoyant, slick talker, troublemaker." He also thought about their sibling dynamic when preparing to portray the twins, "They have a history, arguments, keeping score — those nuances come through.” He also reflected on what his Oscar recognition means for Black artists and others coming up in showbiz, "I’m here because of the people that came before me They want to do the work My father always told me, 'Don’t expect anything handed to you. Do the work Dream big and be kind.'" Ryan Coogler, winner of the Best Original Script Award, Ludwig Göransson, winner of the Best Original Score Award, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, winner of the Best Cinematography Award, and Michael B. Jordan, winner of the Best Actor in a Leading Role Award for “Sinners”, pose in the press room during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. Jordan praised the support he’s received over his 25-year career, adding, “So many people invested in me when they didn’t have to," he explained. "It makes me want to make people proud — my parents, Ryan, myself, and the next generation. I’m not a big talker, but I’m about that action.” Khalid Jordan, Michael A. Jordan, Michael B. Jordan, Donna Jordan and Jamila Jordan-Theus attend the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. He also praised co-stars Hailee Steinfeld, Delroy Lindo, Jayme Lawson, and Omar Benson Miller. Jordan had tough competition in his category against Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Wagner Moura. Michael B. Jordan, winner of the Best Actor Award for “Sinners”, poses in the press room during the 98th Oscars at Dolby Theatre on March 15, 2026 in Hollywood, California. 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