The 2026 Actor Awards went wild over major wins for "Sinners"! The acclaimed genre-bending epic took home the show's top prize, along with star Michael B. Jordan winning in the lead actor category – a moment even he didn't see coming! Presenter Viola Davis led the celebration and didn't hold back her excitement when announcing his name, prompting the crowd to leap to its feet. Michael's fellow nominees and other A-listers appeared delighted for him as he shared his gratitude in a heartfelt speech, reflecting on his early days as a hopeful SAG-AFTRA member and thanking his mom for her dedicated support throughout his road to success before acknowledging director and longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler. The night wasn't over for "Sinners," as Samuel L. Jackson then revealed it as the winner of the Cast Ensemble award – the ceremony's equivalent to Best Picture – besting its top competitor "One Battle After Another." Star Delroy Lindo took the helm in accepting the honor on behalf of himself and his castmates.
The 2026 Actor Awards went wild over major wins for Sinners.
The acclaimed genre-bending epic took home the show's top prize,
along with star Michael B. Jordan winning in the lead actor category,
a moment even he didn't see coming.
Presenter Viola Davis led the celebration
and didn't hold back her excitement when announcing his name,
prompting the crowd to leap to its feet.
Michael's fellow nominees and other A-listers
appeared delighted for him as he shared his gratitude in a heartfelt speech,
reflecting on his early days as a hopeful SAG-AFTRA member,
before thanking his mom for her dedicated support throughout his road to success.
He went on to acknowledge director and longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler
and his fellow performers.
The night wasn't over for Sinners, as Samuel L. Jackson then revealed it
as the winner of the Cast Ensemble Award,
the ceremony's equivalent to Best Picture,
besting its top competitor one battle after another.
Star Delroy Lindo took the helm in accepting the honor on behalf of himself
and his castmates, turning away from the audience in one emotional moment.
