One of the most anticipated and powerful moments of the 98th Oscars ceremony was when Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor award for his role in “Sinners,” beating out heavyweights like Leonardo DiCaprio and Ethan Hawke. He becomes the sixth black actor in Oscar history to receive this top honor.
When his name was announced by last year’s winner Adrian Brody, Jordan stood frozen for a moment before embracing his mother, who had come to support him, and then hugging director Ryan Coogler and actor Delroy Lindo, also nominated for their roles in the film. On stage, greeted by applause, he first addressed his mother tenderly: “Hello mom, how are you?” and then his father, who had come all the way from Ghana.
In his emotional speech, Jordan thanked the film crew and production team before paying tribute to the trailblazers before him like Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Halle Berry. He expressed gratitude for their inspiration and support.
He concluded his speech by thanking the audience for their support and encouragement, vowing to continue working to be the best version of himself. “Sinners” emerged as one of the big winners of the night, with over $365 million at the global box office and 16 nominations, taking home four Oscars: Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Music, and Best Cinematography.
After a night filled with emotions, Michael B. Jordan celebrated his win in a unique way. A few hours after winning the Best Actor Oscar for “Sinners” at the 2026 ceremony, he was spotted at an In-N-Out restaurant in Hollywood with his statuette in hand.
Every year, many celebrities visit this restaurant near the Dolby Theatre to celebrate the end of the ceremony with a burger. Numerous fans were there to greet him and congratulate him.
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