Jamie Foxx, Miles Teller, and more lavish praise on Michael B. Jordan after his historic Oscars win. Jordan bagged the Oscar for Best Actor for his dual role in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners. The 39-year-old became the sixth Black man to win the Oscar for Best Actor in the ceremony’s 98-year history. The Sinners star thanked Jamie Foxx, Will Smith, Halle Berry, Forest Whitaker, Sidney Poitier, and Denzel Washington in his heartwarming speech.
Michael B Jordan receives praise from Jamie Foxx, Miles Teller and more after Oscar win
Michael B. Jordan earns wholesome praise from Jamie Foxx, Miles Teller, and more after the Oscars win. Foxx shared a clip of last year’s winner, Adrien Brody, announcing Jordan as the winner for Best Actor Award. The 58-year-old penned a heartwarming caption for the Sinners star on Instagram. He wrote, “I can barely breathe right now… you were absolutely incredible in this film. An amazing actor, an amazing director — truly all of the above. Tonight we celebrate you: your talent, your mystique, and your incredible passion for the craft.”
“Honestly, you deserve two Oscars for this one. Congratulations, my brother Michael B. Jordan. You’re operating in rare air right now,” he added and also shared his initial reaction to watching the film. The Ray star shared multiple photos and videos dedicated to the Sinners star’s win, including one with director Ryan Coogler.
Furthermore, Miles Teller shared a sweet picture of the duo seemingly in good spirits on X. He wrote in his caption, “What’s up, Blue!!!! So proud of my guy Michael B. Jordan. Top of the mountain.” Notably, Teller and Jordan worked on the comedy That Awkward Moment in 2014 and Fantastic Four in 2015.
Will Smith shared a picture of Jordan holding his prestigious Academy Award and another close-up of the Creed star on his Instagram. Smith wrote, “CONGRATS, Beloved. Makin’ History!”
Finally, Jordan’s Black Panther co-star Lupita Nyong’o shared a carousel celebrating each winner from the Sinners team. Nyong’o wrote, “Big YESSSSSS (clap emoji) on your well-deserved ACADEMY AWARDS!” She continued, “I loved to see you do this together and I’m so proud of each one of you. Major congratulations,” followed by multiple heart emojis.
