Hollywood is showering Michael B. Jordan with well-deserved recognition following his groundbreaking victory at the 2026 Academy Awards.
The actor, a first-time nominee, secured the Best Actor Oscar for his dual role as Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler's acclaimed vampire period drama Sinners. At 39, Jordan became the sixth Black actor to win this prestigious award, sparking an outpouring of support from colleagues across the entertainment industry. From his early All My Children days to his Black Panther collaborators and fellow Oscar winners, celebrities flooded social media with celebratory messages.
Susan Lucci; Michael B. Jordan; Will Smith. John Lamparski/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic
Soap icon Susan Lucci, renowned for her role as Erica Kane on All My Children from 1970 to 2011, shared her pride on Instagram. She posted a nostalgic photo with Jordan, captioning it: "Congratulations @michaelbjordan on your Oscar! I watched last night and was so excited to see you win. AND what a beautiful, gracious, and authentic acceptance speech you gave. So proud to have worked with Michael on AMC!!! What a spectacular actor he is!!!👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉❤️"
Walt Willey, who portrayed Jackson Montgomery, Jordan's adoptive father on the soap, joined in with his own heartfelt tribute. He recalled their time together, noting how Jordan's departure from the show signaled bigger opportunities. Willey reminisced about carpooling with the young actor from New Jersey, praising his strong family values, work ethic, and decency. "CONGRATULATIONS to my AMC son, 'Reggie,' Michael B. Jordan, for last night's Oscar win! Such a proud father am I," he wrote, highlighting Jordan's journey from daytime TV to Oscar glory.
Michael B. Jordan posing in the press room at the 98th Annual Oscars. Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic
The celebration extended beyond his soap opera roots, with tributes also coming from his Black Panther castmates and other industry peers, underscoring Jordan's widespread respect in Hollywood. His win marks a significant milestone, adding to the growing diversity in Academy Award history.
Michael B. Jordan accepts the Best Actor in a Leading Role award during the 98th Oscars. Kevin Winter/Getty
