Social media users are dropping strong reactions after Michael B. Jordan won “Best Actor” over Timothée Chalamet at the 2026 Oscars, also known as the 98th Academy Awards.
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Michael B. Jordan Wins “Best Actor” Over Timothée Chalamet At The 2026 Oscars
According to Firstpost, the Oscars 2026 culminated in a showdown between Michael B. Jordan and Timothée Chalamet for the title and award of “Best Actor.” Per the outlet, Chalamet served as an “early frontrunner” for the award. This, by way of his December 2025 role in ‘Marty Supreme.’ A film that follows the life of 23-year-old Marty Mauser, who pursued a relentless career in table tennis. Meanwhile, Michael B. Jordan seemed to trail Chalamet’s lead with his dual role in the April 2025-released film, ‘Sinners.’ This film was set in 1932 and followed twin brothers as they returned to their hometown and encountered supernatural spirits.
Per the outlet, Chalamet secured the “Best Actor” award at the recent Golden Globes. Additionally, he also won “Best Actor” at the recent Critics’ Choice Awards. However, Michael B. Jordan recently took home the “Best Actor” award at the 32nd Annual Actor Awards.
Ultimately, at tonight’s Oscars awards, fans decided that Michael B. Jordan deserved the win!
Social Media Reacts
Social media users reacted to Michael B. Jordan’s win in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @dallasthamav wrote, “I’m so glad they got it right! 🔥🔥🔥”
While Instagram user @som3bodysdaddy added, “I stood up and clapped like I was in the audience!”
While Instagram user @almcfoster added, “HE DID ITTTTTTTTT!!! 🙌🏾💯🍾 This win is for ALL of us. Started from the bottom NOW WE HERE!! 🥂😎🔥 Let’s go MBJ! 💪🏾 #ActorLife#Sinners“
Before He ______ “Best Actor” Over Timotheé Chalamet At The 2026 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan Was Making Headlines By Way Of His Brother
Before Michael B. Jordan _____ the “Best Actor” award at the 2026 Oscars, he was making headlines by way of his brother, Khalid Jordan. As The Shade Room previously reported, earlier this month, Khalid took to his Instagram to share a hilarious clip, which included him doing a voiceover. In the clip, the audio was spoken by someone who was bragging about their famous and well-endowed older sibling.
Ultimately, the clip of Khalid doing the voiceover and seemingly speaking about his brother left social media users in stitches.
