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Episode Date: March 16, 2026Michael B. Jordan wins Best Actor Oscar, shares heartwarming moment with Leonardo DiCaprio and Benicio del Toro. Sinners takes home four Oscars, with Jordan dedicating his win to past Black winne...rs and promising to keep pushing himself. 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/bb006f255e1d9bbf
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Michael B. Jordan won the best actor Oscar at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2006.
Right after his victory for his role in sinners, he shared a warm hug with fellow nominee Leonardo DiCaprio,
who was up for the same award for one, Battle After Another.
Benicio del Toro, DiCaprio's co-star from one battle after another and a best supporting actor nominee,
soon joined them for congratulations and a friendly pat on Jordan's arm.
The moment went viral online, highlighting the good sportsmanship among top contenders.
Other nominees included Timothy Chalamee from Marty Supreme, Ethan Hawk for Blue Moon,
and Wagner Mora and the Secret Agent.
Jordan's win capped a tight race where he and Chalemay led the pack.
In his speech, Jordan thanked director Ryan Coogler for believing in him,
shouted out past Black Oscar winners like Denzel Washington and Hallie, Barry, and promised to keep pushing himself.
Senators grabbed four Oscars total, including Best Original Screenplay, Cinematography, and Score, while one battle after another led with six awards.
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