"I don't even know where to begin. I wasn't expecting this at all. I'm so honored and privileged to be nominated in categories with people and actors, and humans, that I love. I love their work and what they contribute to our craft. This ride has been unbelievable. So, thank you for welcoming me in and making me feel seen, bro."
"I remember watching all the other actors I looked up to being part of that club, being part of SAG-AFTRA, being a part of this community. And I was like, 'Man, I want to be that one day.' I remember when I got my SAG-AFTRA card, I was like, 'I'm an entry-level member.'"
At the 32nd Actor Awards held in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026, Michael B. Jordan emerged as the night's biggest winner, claiming Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role for his dual starring roles as twins Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler's period action-horror film Sinners. The 39-year-old actor's victory represented an upset against the awards season's leading contenders, including fellow nominees Timothée Chalamet and Leonardo DiCaprio. Presented by Viola Davis, Jordan delivered an emotional acceptance speech expressing gratitude and acknowledging his fellow nominees. He reflected on his early career journey, recalling his aspiration to join SAG-AFTRA and the significance of receiving his union card as an entry-level member.
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