The entertainment world was set ablaze as Michael B. Jordan took home the Oscar, marking a milestone moment in his illustrious career. The actor’s powerful speech left many in tears, and his fellow celebrities weren’t immune to the emotional wave. Will Smith and Jamie Foxx, both icons in their own right, couldn’t help but share their reactions to Jordan’s big win.
Will Smith and Jamie Foxx respond to Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win
Hollywood’s finest came together to celebrate Michael B. Jordan‘s Oscar triumph, with Will Smith and Jamie Foxx extending heartfelt congratulations. The celebrated actors took to social media, lauding Jordan’s win as a testament to his unwavering hard work and dedication.
Smith called Michael B. Jordan’s 2026 Best Actor Oscar win a “historic” moment that left him beaming with pride. The surprise shoutout during the Creed actor’s heartfelt acceptance speech for Sinners reportedly had Smith feeling “happy” and “grateful” to be cited as an influence alongside legends like Denzel Washington and Sidney Poitier.
Jordan’s tribute, “I stand here because of the people that came before me… Will Smith,” clearly meant the world to the veteran actor. In his touching response, Will Smith took to Instagram, sharing a snapshot of the Black Panther star clutching his Oscar, captioning it “CONGRATS, Beloved. Makin’ History!”
Meanwhile, Jamie Foxx flooded social media with congratulatory posts for Michael B. Jordan after the 39-year-old actor thanked him in his acceptance speech.
The post further read, “Honestly, you deserve two Oscars for this one. When I sat down to watch the movie, I already knew it was going to be special the moment I saw a pair of Jordans on screen.”
Foxx went on a congratulatory spree, flooding Instagram with praise for Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win. He called it a “historic achievement” and said Jordan’s operating in “rare air.” Foxx even felt that Jordan deserved two Oscars for his incredible dual performance in Sinners, where he played twins Smoke and Stack.
Originally reported by Sibanee Gogoi for ComingSoon.
