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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Carsen Holaday

Michael B Jordan stuns Oscars after first-ever nomination

Michael B Jordan Timothée Chalamet
  • Michael B. Jordan won the Academy Award for Best Actor.
  • He received the accolade for his performance as twins Smoke and Stack in the film Sinners.
  • This marked Jordan's first-ever nomination for an Oscar.
  • During his acceptance speech, Jordan stated, 'Keep betting on me'.
  • Jordan , 39, beat the other favourite Timothée Chalamet to the gong. Other nominees included Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke and Wagner Moura.

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Oscars 2026 live updates: Michael B Jordan defeats Timothée Chalamet to win hotly contested Best Actor prize

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