Michael B. Jordan Wins Entertainer of the Year at NAACP Image Awards

The actor also took home awards for Best Actor in a Movie and his co-stars were recognized for their performances.

Mar. 2, 2026 at 11:23pm

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Michael B. Jordan was the big winner at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, taking home the Entertainer of the Year honor as well as the award for Best Actor in a Movie for his work in the film Sinners. Several of Jordan's co-stars from the movie also won awards, including Miles Caton for Best Breakthrough Performance, Wunmi Mosaku for Best Supporting Actress, and Delroy Lindo for Best Supporting Actor. Sinners was also named Best Picture and the cast won for Best Ensemble in a Movie.

Why it matters

The NAACP Image Awards celebrate and recognize the achievements of people of color in the entertainment industry. Michael B. Jordan's multiple wins highlight his status as one of the top actors working today and demonstrate the critical acclaim for his performance in the acclaimed film Sinners.

The details

In addition to Jordan's wins, the Sinners film also took home awards for writing, directing, stunt ensemble, cinematography, soundtrack, score and costume design. Other major winners included Cynthia Erivo for Best Actress in a Movie for Wicked: For Good, Quinta Brunson for Best Actress in a TV Comedy for Abbott Elementary, and Angela Bassett for Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series for 9-1-1.

  • The NAACP Image Awards ceremony took place on March 1, 2026 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California.

The players

Michael B. Jordan

An American actor known for his roles in films such as Creed, Black Panther, and Sinners, for which he won multiple NAACP Image Awards.

Miles Caton

An actor who won the NAACP Image Award for Best Breakthrough Performance for his role in the film Sinners.

Wunmi Mosaku

A British actress who won the NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Sinners.

Delroy Lindo

An acclaimed American actor who won the NAACP Image Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film Sinners.

Sinners

The acclaimed film that won multiple NAACP Image Awards, including Best Picture and Best Ensemble in a Movie.

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The takeaway

The NAACP Image Awards continue to be an important platform for celebrating the achievements of people of color in entertainment, with Michael B. Jordan's big night showcasing his talent and the broader success of the film Sinners.