Michael B. Jordan, Leonardo DiCaprio exchange heartfelt Oscars moment

2026-03-16 - 13:34

Michael B. Jordan has been in the news following his major achievement at the 2026 Oscars. In the Best Actor category, the 39-year-old was up against stiff competition, including Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme and Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another. With Michael B. Jordan winning his first Oscar for his performance in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, the competitive race has officially concluded. A video making the rounds on the internet shows Michael and Leonardo sharing a touching, emotional moment. Fans believe the Creed actor was sharing tears of joy with the Shutter Island star in the clip. Despite falling short of the award, DiCaprio proved himself to be a gracious and humble person, demonstrating true sportsmanship and respect for his fellow nominee’s talent. Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael B. Jordan embrace after the #Oscars Credit to @InStyle for the pic.twitter.com/0AUIqPCcFf — Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) March 16, 2026 The 51-year-old actor’s kindness has impressed fans. One commenter noted, “Damn, this is cool considering Leo was nominated too, and he still has the class to show Michael that respect and admiration. Two powerhouse actors right there.” Another fan wrote, “That was quite a hug and conversation. I’m a big fan of Leo’s work, and seeing him show love to Michael is cool. Talented men.” In Sinners, Michael B. Jordan portrayed twin brothers Smoke and Stack.