Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Michael B. Jordan's Oscar Win: A Night of Black Excellence
Episode Date: March 16, 2026Michael B. Jordans historic Oscar win for Best Actor in Sinners earned praise from Jamie Foxx, who hailed his dual role as exceptional and deserving of multiple awards. Foxx, a fellow Oscar winne...r, shared his admiration for Jordans performance and encouraged him to enjoy the moment. Jordan, in his acceptance speech, acknowledged trailblazing Black winners and expressed gratitude for his supporters. Sinners swept the night, with Ryan Coogler, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, and Ludwig Goransson also taking home Oscars. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3803b6479a10c0e
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Michael B. Jordan just won the best actor Oscar at the 26 Academy Awards for his standout
dual role as twins in the vampire film. Sinners, Jamie Fox, who took home the same award back in
2004, jumped on Instagram to congratulate him and welcome the star into elite company.
Fox raved about Jordan's talent as both actor and the film's energy, saying the performance
was so strong it deserved two Oscars. He shared how hooked he got right from the opening scenes
and urged Jordan to soak up the moment, especially at the after party. During his acceptance speech,
Jordan gave a nod to trailblazing black winners before him, including Cindy Poitier,
Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, and Fox. He thanked everyone who supported his career and promised to
keep delivering. Fox followed up with more posts, including video of the speech, expressing deep
and his fellow actor.
Jordan edged out frontrunners like Timothy Shalame,
who had strong precursor wins,
along with Leonardo DiCaprio and others.
Senors dominated the night overall,
with Ryan Coogler grabbing Best Original Screenplay,
Autumn Durled Archipal,
making history as the first woman to,
win Best Cinematography,
and Lidre Gorensen earning his third Oscar
for Best Original Score.
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