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Headline: Michael B. Jordan delivers poignant speech after winning Best Actor at 2026 Academy Awards
Caption: During the ceremony held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, two-time Best Actor winner Adrien Brody presented Jordan with the Oscar for his performance in Sinners, in which he has dual roles as twin brothers Elijah "Smoke" and Elias "Stack" Moore. After receiving a triumphant standing ovation from the crowd, Jordan accepted the prestigious prize and started his speech by thanking director Ryan Coogler. "You are an amazing, amazing person," he declared. "I'm so honoured to call you a collaborator and a friend. You gave me the opportunity and the space to be seen."
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