Michael B Jordan pays tribute to other black winners in emotional Oscars speechBy Laura Harding, Deputy Entertainment EditorMichael B Jordan paid tribute to past black Oscar winners as he was named best actor at the Academy Awards. He continued: “Thank you, everybody in this room and everybody at home, for supporting me over my career. Michael B Jordan with his Oscar (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) Photo by Jordan Strauss“Thank you for everybody in this room that has something to do with my success. I love you.”Jordan won one of four gongs for Sinners, including best original screenplay for Ryan Coogler, best score, and best cinematography. The cinematography prize was won by Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the first woman to be recognised in the category in its history.

Source: Irish Independent March 16, 2026 14:11 UTC