The Oscars Moment that May Signal a New Chapter for One Actor

The Oscars moment that may signal a new chapter for one actor

Actor Will Smith felt grateful after being mentioned during the Academy Awards by fellow actor Michael B. Jordan, according to a source close to Smith, who said Smith was happy to hear his name included in Jordan’s acceptance speech and feels he has moved past the controversy that once surrounded him at the Oscars.

Will Smith 'Happy' About Michael B. Jordan's Oscars Shoutout as Source Says He's 'Moved Beyond' Controversy

When 'Sinners' star Jordan won Best Actor on March 15, he acknowledged Smith and other Black Oscar winners who came before him Will Smith (left) on Jan. 21; Michael B. Jordan (right) on March 15.Credit: Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty; Doug Peters/PA Images via GettyNEED TO KNOWInsiders tells PEOPLE that Will Smith was pleased to be given a shoutout during Michael B. Jordan's Best Actor acceptance speech at the Oscars on Sunday, March 15Smith won in t…

Jamie Foxx Gives Emotional Tribute To Michael B. Jordan 'You Deserve Two Oscars'

Jamie Foxx gave Michael B. Jordan all the flowers after his Oscar win on Sunday night. ​Taking to Instagram, Foxx expressed his sincere admiration and love for Jordan’s big moment. ​“I can barely breathe right now… ” You were absolutely incredible in this film,” Foxx wrote. “An amazing actor, an amazing director — truly all of the above. Tonight we celebrate you: your talent, your mystique, and your incredible passion for the craft.” View this …

Jamie Foxx Celebrates Michael B. Jordan’s Big Oscar Moment

Jamie Foxx showed love to Michael B. Jordan after the actor took home the Best Actor in a Leading Role award at the 2026 Oscars for his performance in Sinners. During Jordan’s acceptance speech he thanked those who came before him. “I stand here because of the people that came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker and Will Smith,” he said in his speech. “To be amongst those giants, amongst those g…