Michael B. Jordan's acceptance speech for his first-ever Oscar. “I know you guys want me to do w...
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This post features Michael B. Jordan's acceptance speech upon winning the Academy Award for Best Actor at the 98th Oscars ceremony on March 15, 2026, for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.' The speech emphasizes gratitude and commitment to his supporters, reflecting on his journey and dedication to continuing to excel in his craft. This represents a historic milestone as Jordan's first-ever Oscar win and marks him as only the fifth Black man to win the Best Actor category.
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The post is trending due to the recency and significance of the 98th Oscars ceremony held on March 15, 2026, combined with the shock upset of Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor win, which surprised many awards prognosticators who had favored Timothée Chalamet. The emotional and humble nature of Jordan's acceptance speech, paired with the historic importance of his win for Black representation in Hollywood's highest acting category, has resonated widely on social media.
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- 1Michael B. Jordan is only the fifth Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor, joining Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, and Will Smith in this exclusive category
- 2Jordan's win for playing twins Smoke and Stack marks the first time in over 50 years that an actor has won Best Actor for portraying twins, with Lee Marvin being the last to achieve this in 1965 for 'Cat Ballou'
- 3To prepare for his dual role, Jordan worked with dialect coach Beth McGuire, who also collaborated with director Ryan Coogler on 'Black Panther' and 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'
- 4'Sinners' received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, making it one of the most nominated films in Oscars history
- 5Jordan wore a custom Louis Vuitton suit designed with his longtime stylist Jason Bolden, featuring Chinese cultural tailoring traditions with a structured stand collar and polished onyx buttons
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