While the 2026 Actor Awards aired on the TV schedule a few days ago, it's worth going back and streaming it with a Netflix subscription just to see the presentation of Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. A lot of people thought Timothée Chalamet had it in the bag, but when Viola Davis opened the envelope and excitedly called out Michael B. Jordan’s name, everyone seemed caught off guard. Now, as exciting a win as it was, having Davis there to present the award to Jordan made the win even more memorable for him.
Shortly after the ceremony, Yahoo Entertainment’s TikTok account shared a backstage clip of Jordan reflecting on the win. Standing beside his Sinners co-star Wunmi Mosaku, he spoke candidly about why having Davis hand him the trophy meant so much on a personal level:
