Michael B. Jordan Wins Best Actor at 98th Oscars
At the 98th Academy Awards, Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor award, marking a significant achievement as he became the sixth Black actor to receive this honor.
His acceptance speech paid tribute to previous Black winners in the category, including Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, and Jamie Foxx. The ceremony saw Paul Thomas Anderson emerge as the biggest winner, taking home six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor for Sean Penn.
The film "Citizen Resist" received 13 nominations, the second highest of the night, while Ryan Coogler's "Sinner" made history with 16 nominations, although it missed out on Best Picture and Best Director. The event also highlighted achievements in diversity, with Maggi Kang's film winning Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
The ceremony was hosted by Conan O'Brien for the second consecutive year.
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