Michael B. Jordan may have just won one of Hollywood’s biggest honors, but he still has not figured out where to put it. A month after taking home his first Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in Sinners, Jordan revealed that his Oscar statuette is currently sitting in a rather unexpected place, his closet. Speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of Swapped, he admitted that the award has been moving around as he tries to decide the perfect spot for it. For now, it is “out of sight, out of mind.”
Jordan explained that winning an Oscar is one thing, but figuring out how to display it is another challenge altogether. Despite the significance of the moment, he said he is no longer dwelling on it and is instead focused on what comes next.
That next step is his upcoming project The Thomas Crown Affair, a heist thriller that he is both directing and starring in. The film is a remake of the 1968 classic and will feature Jordan alongside Adria Arjona.
Jordan has already teased the film at CinemaCon, describing his vision as a blend of style, sophistication, and rebellion while giving the story a more grounded emotional core.
Even though he is looking ahead, the Oscar win was clearly a defining moment. During his acceptance speech, Jordan became emotional as he thanked his collaborators, including director Ryan Coogler, as well as his family and fellow nominees.
He also paid tribute to legendary Black actors who paved the way before him, including Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Jamie Foxx, Forest Whitaker, and Will Smith, acknowledging their influence on his journey.
The win was especially notable given the competition. Jordan beat out major contenders including Timothée Chalamet, Leonardo DiCaprio, Wagner Moura, and Ethan Hawke.
And while the award is still waiting for its permanent display spot, Jordan did follow one Oscars tradition immediately after his win. He took the statuette straight to In-N-Out to celebrate. For now, the Oscar may be sitting quietly in a closet, but Jordan’s career is very much out in the open and moving forward at full speed.