Michael B. Jordan Brings Family to Oscars Red Carpet

The 'Sinners' star is nominated for his first Academy Award for Best Actor.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:28am

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Oscar nominee Michael B. Jordan brought his family members to the 98th Academy Awards ceremony. Before the event began, he made a stylish appearance on the red carpet and posed for memorable photos with his family. Jordan is nominated for his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film 'Sinners', where he plays identical twins Smoke and Stack.

Why it matters

Michael B. Jordan's Oscar nomination for 'Sinners' marks a major milestone in his acting career. Bringing his family to the prestigious Oscars red carpet event showcases the importance of family support and celebration of one's achievements in the entertainment industry.

The details

In the film 'Sinners', Jordan plays identical twins Smoke and Stack who return home to the South in the 1930s and open a juke joint, only to have vampires descend on their small town. Jordan recently won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role at the 2026 Actor Awards for his work in 'Sinners'.

  • Michael B. Jordan was nominated for his first Academy Award for his role in 'Sinners'.
  • The 98th Academy Awards ceremony took place on March 16, 2026.

The players

Michael B. Jordan

An American actor who is nominated for his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film 'Sinners'.

Sinners

A film in which Michael B. Jordan plays identical twins Smoke and Stack who return home to the South in the 1930s and open a juke joint, only to have vampires descend on their small town.

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What they’re saying

“Mom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn't have enough money to go through the Holland Tunnel ... when I went up there for my auditions, thank you.”

— Michael B. Jordan

The takeaway

Michael B. Jordan's Oscar nomination and family support at the Oscars red carpet event highlight the importance of perseverance and family in the entertainment industry, as well as the continued recognition of diverse and impactful performances in film.