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Michael B. Jordan’s humble beginnings resurface after Oscar win
The actor earned early recognition during his All My Children days
Long before his Oscar-winning moment, Michael B. Jordan was already showing humility about his craft.
A resurfaced clip from the early 2000s reveals the actor, now 39, reflecting on his early days in Hollywood when simply being nominated for an award felt like a major achievement.
In the throwback interview on Soap Talk, a teenage Jordan spoke about landing his role as Reggie Porter Montgomery on All My Children, where he starred from 2003 to 2006.
The role was originally portrayed by Chadwick Boseman, who would later become his friend and Black Panther co-star.
“I came in for the audition… and I didn’t get it at first,” Jordan recalled. “Then they called me back, and I got it. So I guess it was meant to be.”
During his time on the soap, Jordan earned three consecutive NAACP Image Award nominations for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series. But even then, his expectations were grounded.
“I didn’t win, but being nominated was honor enough,” he said. “Just to be recognized in a class with all the veterans.”
The actor also shared a lighthearted story about his family’s support, revealing that his mother had written him an acceptance speech — just in case.
“She pinned it in my suit,” he joked, adding that it included a humorous warning about thanking her properly.
Jordan credited his co-star Walt Willey for helping him navigate his early career, calling him a mentor who made him feel welcome on set.
Fast forward to today, and Jordan’s career has come full circle.
The actor took home the Academy Award for Best Actor at the Academy Awards 2026, marking a major milestone years after those early nominations.
