Michael B. Jordan’s Emotional SAG Win: ‘I Feel Seen’
Michael B. Jordan delivers a heartfelt speech after his SAG Awards win for Sinners, thanking fans and celebrating his powerful acting journey.
Michael B. Jordan delivered a touching speech after winning the top prize at the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday night.
During the ceremony at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Viola Davis presented Jordan with the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in "Sinners," in which he doubled as twin brothers Elijah "Smoke" and Elias "Stacks" Moore.
Addressing the audience at the event, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, the Black Panther star insisted he "didn't expect this at all."
He said, "I feel so honored and blessed to be nominated in a category alongside people, actors and human beings, that I love." "I love their work and your contributions to our craft. This ride has been incredible. So, thank you for welcoming me and making me feel welcome. You all know how I feel about all of you." Jordan won the category, beating out fellow nominees Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, and Jesse Plemons.
And the Creed actor recalled how, as a young artist, he wanted to be a member of SAG, the actors' union.
"I remember looking at all the other actors I looked up to, they were part of that club, part of SAG-AFTRA, part of this community. I thought, 'Man, I want to join that one day.' Those guys on stage with awards and in nice suits... that's what I always wanted," Jordan, 39, continued, adding: "That boy from North Jersey is standing here right now."
Elsewhere in the speech, Jordan praised Sinners director and frequent collaborator, Ryan Coogler.
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"I want to thank you, Ryan Coogler, for giving me the opportunity to show what I can do, and for creating a safe space for us to be fearless and to speak our truths," he said, smiling as he praised his co-stars. "Thank you for letting me do my best work. Being in this room right now with all these people who have watched me grow up in front of the camera... I feel the love and support you've always given me and for giving me the courage to do my best. Man, it's so amazing."
The cast of Sinners, which also includes Delroy Lindo, Wunmi Mosaku, and Hailee Steinfeld, also won the Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture award at the awards ceremony.
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