Michael B. Jordan/YouTube screenshot Michael B. Jordan won his first Oscar ( Best Actor ) for his role in Sinners . Jordan won the award against a talented pool of nominees, including Timothée Chalamet, Ethan Hawke, and Leonardo DiCaprio. During his acceptance speech, he expressed gratitude, stating, “God is good... God is good.” He specifically thanked his parents and siblings for their invaluable support, highlighting that his father flew in from Ghana to be there for him.