American actor Michael B. Jordan wins the Oscar for best actor for his role in “Sinners” where he plays twins in turn. He beat Timothée Chalamet, star of “Marty Supreme”, Leonardo DiCaprio of “One Battle After Another”, Wagner Moura (“The Secret Agent”) and Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”).
“I stand here because of those who came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith. And I am among these giants, among these greats, among my ancestors, among my friends. Thank you to everyone here and to everyone watching at home for supporting me throughout my career. I feel it,” said an emotional Michael B. Jordan.
This fable about the vampire race "Sinners" unveils tormented fighters typical of the roles that director Ryan Coogler has repeatedly created for Michael B. Jordan.
The filmmaker made Jordan a star over the past decade, even as the actor doubted his ability to overcome the recurring obstacles faced by Black artists in Hollywood.
The actor capitalized on the momentum gained from winning the SAG Award two weeks ago to clinch an Oscar on his first attempt.
