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- Michael B Jordan wins Best Actor at Oscars as fans all say same thing about Chalamet (themirror.com)
Michael B. Jordan Takes Home Best Actor Oscar, Social Media Erupts Over Timothée Chalamet’s Loss
Hollywood was buzzing last night as Michael B. Jordan, 39, secured his first-ever Academy Award for Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars ceremony.
The actor, widely recognized for his captivating roles, including the villain in “Black Panther,” was honored for his dynamic portrayal of twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s critically acclaimed film “Sinners.” The movie also garnered an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, among other accolades.
Jordan’s victory came after facing a formidable lineup of nominees, including Leonardo DiCaprio for “One Battle After Another,” Wagner Moura for “The Secret Agent,” Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon,” and the much-talked-about Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme.”
Leading up to the awards, the Best Actor category was a hotbed of debate among cinephiles and critics. Many speculated whether Chalamet, 30, a four-time Oscar nominee, would finally clinch his first Academy Award, while a significant portion of the audience rooted for Jordan.
As presenter Adrien Brody announced Jordan’s win, social media platforms immediately exploded with reactions. While many offered heartfelt congratulations to Jordan, a notable segment of online users took the opportunity to openly gloat about Chalamet’s loss.
“TIMOTHEE CHALAMET DIDN’T WIN LET’S GOOO,” one X (formerly Twitter) user exclaimed, while another quipped, “Timothee Chalamet go sit in the corner and think about how many times you fumbled this press tour!!” A third individual went further, commenting, “TIMOTHEE CHALAMET YOU’RE NOTHING HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.”
Conversely, Michael B. Jordan’s fans were quick to celebrate his well-deserved triumph.
“IT’S A GREAT DAY. Michael B.
Jordan just won an Oscar, y’all!” one user cheered, with another adding, “A big congratulations to Michael B.
Jordan on his Best Actor win at the Oscars. Truly well deserved!”
Another enthusiastic supporter declared, “Michael B. Jordan DID IT!
Best ACTOR, baby!!!!!!! F– k YEAAAAAHHHHHH!!!”
In the aftermath of Chalamet’s loss, some online discussions pointed to his controversial remarks regarding ballet and opera as a potential factor in his Oscar snub. During a pre-Oscars Town Hall special with Matthew McConaughey, Chalamet expressed, “I don’t want to be working in ballet, or opera, or things where it’s like, ‘Hey, keep this thing alive, even though like no one cares about this anymore.'”
Despite having a mother and sister who studied ballet, he quickly added, “All respect to the ballet and opera people out there.” He even jokingly predicted that his opinion might “just lost 14 cents in viewership” for taking “shots for no reason.”
One social media user questioned, “Do y’all think Timothee would have won without the ballet remarks? He looks so upset.” The speculation highlights the intense scrutiny and public commentary that often accompany high-profile awards seasons.