Will Smith is feeling “amazing” after fellow artist Michael B. Jordan’s Oscar win.
During the evening of the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, the “Sinners” actor received the Best Actor award for his role in the film, making him the sixth Black Hollywood actor to win the category.
In the acceptance speech, he gave a special shout-out to all previous black performers who had won the Oscar for Best Actor, including Will.
Now a source has revealed to People that Will is “very happy” that his name was mentioned at the ceremony, despite facing a 10-year ban from the annual ceremony.
“Will was very happy when he heard his name mentioned during Michael’s Oscar speech,” a tattler told the outlet.
“It was amazing for him to have someone so talented — who just won this incredible Oscar — and mention him,” the source continued.
Will also celebrated Michael’s historic victory by sharing a tribute for him, along with his photo from the ceremony.
“CONGRATULATIONS, beloveds. Making history!” he gushed, along with a photo of Michael holding his award.
After beating out Timothee Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke and Wagner Moura at the 2026 Academy Awards, Michael took a moment to celebrate the former Black Hollywood actors who won the Oscars.
“I’m standing here because of the people who came before me: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, Will Smith and to be among those giants, among those greats, among my ancestors, among my boys,” Michael said.
