Michael B. Jordan has come a long way in his career. Initially breaking out in TV when he was a member of the cast of HBO’s The Wire, he’s now a major movie star with major credits under his belt. Most recently, Jordan's been praised by critics for his performance in Sinners and, with that, he's been nominated for a 2026 Golden Globe. Even with all of the success he's had, though, Jordan still thinks about the people who helped him earlier in his career, such as Ben Affleck.
In 2013, Jordan starred in the Sundance hit Fruitvale Station, the real-life story of the late Oscar Grant, he earned critical acclaim. Jordan recalled that time in his life while speaking with The Wrap, and that period marked a turning point for him professionally. So it “meant the world” to him that Affleck reached out to him:
