Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards

BBC News - WorldEN 6 min read 100% complete March 2, 2026 at 06:08 AM

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Michael B Jordan won the best actor award at the Actor Awards, formerly known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards, for his role in vampire horror film Sinners. The win gives him momentum ahead of the Oscars on March 15. Jordan was also part of the winning ensemble cast, alongside Delroy Lindo and Wunmi Mosaku. Other winners included Sean Penn, Jessie Buckley, Amy Madigan, and a posthumous award for Catherine O'Hara. Jordan expressed gratitude to his mother Donna, director Ryan Coogler, and co-stars in his acceptance speech. The win comes after a controversy at the Baftas ceremony, where an incident involving Delroy Lindo and Michael B Jordan was addressed by Lindo on Saturday.

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