"You're an amazing person. I'm so honored to call you a collaborator and a friend, and you gave me the opportunity and space for me to be seen, and I love you, too, bro, love you to death. To director Ryan Coogler, expressing deep gratitude for the creative partnership and recognition provided through the Sinners project."
"I stand here because of the people that came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Will Smith. And to be amongst those giants, those greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys. Acknowledging the legacy of Black performers who paved the way for his achievement."
"I want to say 'thank you' to everyone in this room that had something to do with my success and everybody at home who supported Sinners and went to see the movie once, twice, three, four times, thank you. You made this movie what it is. Expressing gratitude to audiences and industry professionals for their support."
Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor at the Academy Awards for his dual role as twins Smoke and Stack in the 2025 film Sinners. In his acceptance speech, Jordan expressed gratitude to God, acknowledged his father's presence from Ghana, and thanked director Ryan Coogler for providing him the opportunity to be seen. He paid tribute to previous Black Oscar winners including Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, and Will Smith, recognizing their pioneering roles. Jordan also thanked audiences who supported the film. This victory marks a significant milestone as Jordan becomes the sixth Black man to win Best Actor, following years of acclaimed performances in Ryan Coogler collaborations that had previously gone unrecognized by major award bodies.
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