{"id":1411,"date":"2026-03-02T14:40:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/sinners-michael-b-jordan-actor-awards\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T14:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T14:40:14","slug":"sinners-michael-b-jordan-actor-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westcoastaftershock.com\/wca\/2026\/03\/sinners-michael-b-jordan-actor-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Splendidly Surprising Sweep: \u2018Sinners\u2019 And Michael B. Jordan Win Big At 2026 Actor Awards, Ryan Coogler Makes History With Director Win"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sinners<\/em> dominated at The Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1, taking home the ceremony\u2019s biggest awards and making history along the way with a splendidly surprising (Smoke & Stack) sweep!<\/p>\n

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The 2026 Actor Awards\u2013previously known as the Screen Actors Guild Awards\u2013rebranded this year, using the show\u2019s new name to align with its iconic statuette \u201cThe Actor\u201d and emphasize its focus on actors honoring fellow actors. The show delivered on that promise during its first year under its new name, delivering one of the most exciting nights of the awards season thus far.<\/p>\n

Just two weeks before the Academy is set to hand out its awards on March 15, The Actor Awards shook up the Oscars race. Voted on by members of SAG-AFTRA, the awards are often viewed as a key indicator of industry sentiment, historically aligning closely with the Academy\u2019s top honors.<\/p>\n

This year, the narrative shifted. While One Battle After Another <\/em>was the favorite to win prior to the ceremony, the night actually belonged to Sinners <\/em>and its leading man, Michael B. Jordan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The film, written and directed by Ryan Coogler, took the top film prize of the night: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. All five nominees in that category are also up for Best Picture at the Oscars, which could mean the cast has a similar trajectory at the upcoming show. The victory also made Coogler the first director to lead two ensemble winners at the Actor Awards, which comes following his earlier win with 2019\u2019s Black Panther.<\/p>\n

While accepting the ensemble award, Delroy Lindo<\/a> highlighted the film\u2019s impact in spiritual terms, saying, \u201cThis project is anointed.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cFrom that standpoint, we\u2019re all anointed to be a part of this incredible journey, created by the genius of Ryan Coogler.\u201d He continued. \u201cEvery single day we brought ourselves, our hearts, our souls, to this endeavor. To be recognized by you all, \u2018thank you\u2019 does not come anywhere near to encompassing what we feel, the gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Jordan\u2019s win for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role was a huge surprise, with many industry experts expected Timoth\u00e9e Chalamet to continue his streak in the category after earlier awards shows. Instead, Viola Davis gleefully presented the award to Jordan, who received a standing ovation before choking up during his passionate acceptance speech.<\/p>\n

He used his time onstage to shoutout his mother, who attended the show with him.<\/p>\n

\u201cMom, thank you for driving me back and forth to New York when we didn\u2019t have enough money to go through the Harlem tunnel, when we were looking for gas money, parking spaces.\u201d He said before going on to thank Coogler and the cast: \u201cEverybody that had something to do with this movie, you gave us your time and your talents and vulnerability and allowed me to do my best work.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Check out the full list of winners from the 2026 Actors Awards below:<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE<\/p>\n

Sinners (Warner Bros)<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE<\/p>\n

Michael B. Jordan, Sinners<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE<\/p>\n

Jessie Buckley, Hamnet<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE<\/p>\n

Amy Madigan, Weapons<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE<\/p>\n

Sean Penn, One Battle After Another<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES<\/p>\n

The Pitt (HBO Max)<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES<\/p>\n

Owen Cooper, Adolescence<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES<\/p>\n

The Studio (Apple TV)<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES<\/p>\n

Noah Wyle, The Pitt<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES<\/p>\n

Catherine O\u2019Hara, The Studio<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR LIMITED SERIES<\/p>\n

Michelle Williams, Dying For Sex<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES<\/p>\n

Seth Rogen, The Studio<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES<\/p>\n

Keri Russell, The Diplomat<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES<\/p>\n

The Last of Us (HBO)<\/p>\n

OUTSTANDING STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A MOTION PICTURE<\/p>\n

Mission: Impossible \u2013 The Final Reckoning (Paramount)<\/p>\n

SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award<\/p>\n

Harrison Ford<\/p>\n

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