Michael B. Jordan Upsets Award Season
Michael B. Jordan won top acting honors for "Sinners" at the Actor Awards, beating heavily favored Timothée Chalamet. Viola Davis appeared visibly stunned by the upset results. Jordan also took Entertainer of the Year at the NAACP Image Awards, while Davis received the Chairman's Prize.
In "Sinners," Michael B. Jordan takes on the dual role of twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, in a supernatural thriller directed by his frequent collaborator, Ryan Coogler. The film, a horror movie set in the 1930s Mississippi Delta, sees the brothers confronting a supernatural evil in the Jim Crow South. The cast of "Sinners" also won the award for best performance by a cast in a motion picture. The win was a significant upset, as Timothée Chalamet was the heavy favorite for his leading role as table tennis player Marty Mauser in "Marty Supreme." This was Chalamet's ninth Actor Award nomination. His performance had already garnered him wins at the Critics' Choice Awards and the Golden Globe Awards earlier in the season. Jordan's victory at the 32nd annual Actor Awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, adds to a successful weekend for the actor. He was also honored as the Entertainer of the Year at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. During his acceptance speech, an emotional Jordan paid tribute to his late friend and "Black Panther" co-star, Chadwick Boseman. At the same NAACP Image Awards ceremony, Viola Davis was presented with the prestigious Chairman's Award. In her powerful acceptance speech, the EGOT winner spoke about self-worth and resilience, reflecting on her journey from poverty to stardom. The surprising win for Jordan has significantly shaken up the Oscar race, where "Sinners" leads with a record-breaking 16 nominations. The Actor Awards are often considered a strong predictor for the Academy Awards, as actors make up the largest voting body in the Academy. This victory positions Jordan as a major contender for the Best Actor Oscar.
