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Travis Scott Supports Michael B. Jordan's Oscars Win Over Timothee Chalamet

Jordan won Best Actor for Sinners after Chalamet's frontrunner status declined due to controversial remarks, shifting the race in the final months before the Oscars.

  • On Sunday, Michael B. Jordan won Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars for Sinners, defeating Timothée Chalamet.
  • Chalamet's early lock came from rave reviews and an aggressive online promotional campaign, but during awards season his odds plunged over the past three months as scrutiny increased.
  • At the ceremony, Conan O'Brien joked 'Security is extremely tight tonight. Just gotta mention that', referencing concerns about attacks from the opera and ballet communities, while Chalamet's remarks drew scrutiny.
  • Social media erupted after the announcement, highlighting how unlikely Jordan's win seemed months ago, while Travis Scott celebrated online with images of Jordan and Ryan Coogler on Instagram Stories Sunday.
  • Sunday had been billed as Chalamet's Super Bowl, but backlash to his comments landed him in hot water with the artistic community, affecting his public standing.
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Michael B. Jordan was surprised to become the Best Actor, for his role in Sinners, at the Oscar 2026 Awards.

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Newsweek broke the news in United States on Monday, March 16, 2026.
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