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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

Michael B. Jordan made history at the 2026 Academy Awards, winning Best Actor for his dual role in Sinners. He paid tribute to Black trailblazers like Sidney Poitier and Denzel Washington in his acceptance speech. Will Smith congratulated Jordan on Instagram, sharing his own experience of winning Best Actor in 2022. Sinners won four awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e808324a455f7505

Here's more entertainment and celebrity news for March 16th. Michael B. Jordan made history at the 2026 Academy Awards, winning best actor for his dual role as twin brothers in the film Senors. At 39 years old, it marked his first nomination at the show, where he beat out stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Timothy Shalameh, Anne Wagner Mora. During his acceptance speech on Sunday, March 15th, Jordan paid tribute to trailblazing black actors who paved the way

including Sidney Poitiers, Denzel Washington, Hallie Berry, Jamie Fox, Forrest Whitaker, and Will Smith. The next day, on Monday, March 16th, Will Smith shared the love right back. The 57-year-old star posted a photo of Jordan with his Oscar on Instagram, congratulating him on making history. Smith knows the feeling well. He has earned three best actor nods over the years and one for King Richard back in 2022. Sinners dominated the night with a record 16-19. nominations and picked up four awards total, including Best Original Screenplay, Best, Cinematography, and Best Original Score. Jordan wrapped his speech thanking co-stars and fans for their support.

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