Watch Michael B. Jordan's passionate Oscars acceptance speech

"I stand here because of the people that came before me."
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Michael B Jordan accepts the Best Actor award at the 2026 Oscars.
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Michael B. Jordan picked up the Oscar for Best Actor during a much anticipated Academy Awards on Sunday, with the Sinners star taking to the stage to make a passionate acceptance speech.

"I stand here because of the people that came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Fox, Forest Whittaker, Will Smith," says Jordan in the clip above. "And to be amongst those giants, amongst those greats, amongst my ancestors, amongst my guys, thank you everybody in this room, and everybody at home for supporting me over my career. I feel it. I know you guys want me to do well and I want to do that because you guys bet on me. So thank you for keeping betting on me. And I'mma keep stepping up, and I'mma keep being the best version of myself I can be."

For the full list of Oscars winners, Mashable's got you covered. We've also rounded up the wildest moments from the awards, and the best red carpet looks.

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.


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