Michael Jordan reacts to first Best Actor win, says he will keep stepping up
American actor Michael B. Jordan has reacted to winning his first Best Actor award at the Academy Awards following his acclaimed performance in Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. The victory
American actor Michael B. Jordan has reacted to winning his first Best Actor award at the Academy Awards following his acclaimed performance in Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler.
The victory marks a major milestone in Jordan’s career, further cementing his position among Hollywood’s leading actors.
During his acceptance speech, Jordan expressed appreciation to his family, colleagues and the Black actors whose contributions helped shape the path for the new generation of performers.
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Reflecting on the support he has received throughout his career, he said: “I feel it. I know you guys want me to do well. And I want to do that because you guys bet on me. So thank you for keeping, for keep betting on me. And I’m going to keep stepping up. And I’m going to keep being the best version of myself I could be.”
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“You guys made this movie what it is. I’m going to keep stepping up and being the best version of myself I can be,” Jordan promised in closing
Jordan dedicated the award to his parents, partner Haley, and the "Sinners" cast, including Miles, Delroy, Jamie, Lili, and Omar.
He also acknowledged Warner Brothers and Coogler for backing the project.
The actor paid tribute to Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, and other trailblazers, saying, "To be amongst those giants, amongst those greats, amongst my ancestors, thank you."
"Sinners," a horror film set in 1932 Mississippi, follows twin brothers confronting supernatural vampires in their hometown.
