Jamie Foxx Praises Michael B. Jordan's 'Incredible' Oscars Win

The actor thanked Foxx in his acceptance speech for Best Actor.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 3:42am

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Jamie Foxx took to social media to congratulate Michael B. Jordan after the 39-year-old actor won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Sinners" at the 2026 Oscars ceremony. Foxx praised Jordan's performance, calling him "absolutely incredible" and saying he deserved "two Oscars" for the film. Jordan thanked Foxx and other pioneering Black actors during his acceptance speech.

Why it matters

Jordan's Oscar win is a significant milestone, as he became only the sixth Black man in the Academy's 98-year history to receive the Best Actor award. His victory highlights the progress being made in recognizing and celebrating diverse talent in the film industry.

The details

In the film "Sinners", directed by Ryan Coogler, Jordan played twins Smoke and Stack. Foxx was impressed by Jordan's performance, saying he was "locked in" from the moment he saw the actor on screen. After his win, Jordan celebrated by going to the iconic In-N-Out Burger in Los Angeles, where staff and fans cheered him on.

  • Michael B. Jordan won the Academy Award for Best Actor on March 15, 2026.

The players

Jamie Foxx

An award-winning actor who has starred in numerous films and praised Michael B. Jordan's Oscar-winning performance.

Michael B. Jordan

A 39-year-old actor who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the film "Sinners".

Ryan Coogler

The director of "Sinners", who also won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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What they’re saying

“[Y]ou were absolutely incredible in this film”

— Jamie Foxx, Actor (Instagram)

“I stand here because of the people that came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith”

— Michael B. Jordan (Oscars telecast)

The takeaway

Michael B. Jordan's Oscar win for Best Actor is a significant milestone in recognizing and celebrating diverse talent in the film industry, following in the footsteps of other pioneering Black actors like Jamie Foxx, who praised Jordan's 'incredible' performance.