Fresh off his historic Best Actor victory at the 98th Academy Awards, Michael B. Jordan chose an unexpectedly simple way to celebrate the biggest night of his career — with a late-night burger run.
The Hollywood star, who took home his first-ever Oscar for his performance in the supernatural thriller Sinners, was spotted heading to the popular fast-food spot In-N-Out Burger shortly after the ceremony wrapped up. Still dressed in his elegant tuxedo from the awards show, Jordan casually stepped up to the counter to order burgers and fries — with his golden Oscar statuette in hand.
Photos and videos of the moment quickly surfaced on social media, capturing the actor enjoying the laid-back celebration. In one viral clip, Jordan can be seen walking into the burger joint accompanied by members of his security team. The presence of the newly crowned Oscar winner instantly drew attention, with fans and onlookers gathering around while paparazzi closely followed the actor’s every move.
Despite the excitement around him, Jordan appeared relaxed and cheerful as he approached the counter to place his order. He reportedly asked for burgers and a side of fries before taking time to greet fans and sign autographs for people inside the restaurant.
Perhaps the most charming detail of the evening was that Jordan never let his Oscar trophy leave his side. The actor proudly carried the iconic golden statuette while waiting for his food and even posed with it while standing at the counter.
Later clips shared online showed the actor sitting down inside the restaurant and enjoying his meal, turning the moment into one of the most relatable post-Oscars celebrations fans have seen in recent years.
Unsurprisingly, the videos quickly went viral across social media platforms, with fans praising the actor’s humble and down-to-earth approach to celebrating his milestone achievement. Many users described the burger run as the “most real” and “most wholesome” Oscars after-party moment.
One fan wrote online, “Michael B. Jordan celebrates his Oscars win the real way… at In-N-Out Burger.” Another commented that it was refreshing to see such a simple celebration after such a monumental career moment.
Jordan’s Oscar win itself marked a major milestone in his career. The actor won the Best Actor award for portraying twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Sinners, a supernatural thriller that had already generated strong buzz during awards season.
With the victory, Jordan became only the sixth Black actor to win the Best Actor category at the Academy Awards, joining a historic list of performers who have received the honour over the decades.
During his emotional acceptance speech on stage at the ceremony, Jordan took a moment to acknowledge the legendary Black actors who paved the way for his success. He paid tribute to icons such as Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker and Will Smith. He also gave special recognition to Halle Berry, who remains the only Black woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress.
“I stand here because of the people that came before me,” Jordan said during his speech. Reflecting on the legacy of those who inspired him, he added that being counted among such influential figures was deeply meaningful to him.
The actor also expressed heartfelt gratitude to the audiences who have supported his career over the years. “Thank you everybody in this room and everybody at home for supporting me over my career,” he said, acknowledging the encouragement he has received throughout his journey in Hollywood.
Jordan didn’t forget to thank his family either. During his speech, he gave a warm shout-out to his parents in the audience, especially his mother and father, whom he praised for their unwavering support.
“Momma, what’s up?” he said with a smile, before pointing out that his father had travelled from Ghana to attend the ceremony.
In the Best Actor category, Jordan was competing against a strong lineup of nominees including Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme, Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another, Ethan Hawke for Blue Moon and Wagner Moura for The Secret Agent.
The ceremony itself took place at the iconic Dolby Theatre on Sunday night, celebrating the best achievements in global cinema.
While the Oscars are often associated with glamorous after-parties and lavish celebrations, Michael B. Jordan’s burger run proved that sometimes the most memorable moments come from keeping things simple — and sharing them with fans.